LEPAS expands European partner network ahead of 2027 launch in five markets

LEPAS is building out its global dealer and partner network as it prepares to enter the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Slovakia and Sweden in the first half of 2027. The Chery Group premium NEV brand says its European rollout is moving from market entry to scale, with more than 500 partners and guests attending its first Global Partner Conference in Wuhu.

Why it matters: - LEPAS is preparing for a broader European push, with Sweden included in the next wave of market launches in the first half of 2027. - The expansion signals that the Chery Group premium new-energy vehicle brand is moving from brand-building to local sales and service execution. - LEPAS says the partner network is meant to support sustainable local profitability as the company scales internationally.

What happened: - LEPAS said it will launch in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Slovakia and Sweden in the first half of 2027. - The brand highlighted its global partner network ahead of those launches. - LEPAS held its first Global Partner Conference in Wuhu earlier this year. - The conference brought together more than 500 distributors, strategic partners and industry guests from nearly 20 countries and regions. - LEPAS also said the conference marked a milestone in the company’s global business development.

The details: - LEPAS debuted in Europe during Milan Design Week in April 2026. - The brand has already begun market introductions in the UK, Italy and Spain. - LEPAS said it presented its brand architecture, product matrix and sales-channel development roadmap at the conference. - The company said its Intelligent LEX Platform underpins a structured product portfolio spanning multiple drivetrains. - LEPAS introduced three core models in 2026: the LEPAS L4, LEPAS L6 and LEPAS L8. - LEPAS said it will work with partners on locally adapted market plans for different regions. - LEPAS CEO Zhai Xiaobing said the company offers a business model that is “replicable and sustainable.” - LEPAS said Chery Group’s global supply chain and technical capabilities will support partner profitability in local markets.

Between the lines: - The company is using partner agreements as the main signal of readiness before consumer launches. - LEPAS is trying to show it can do more than unveil products. It wants to prove it can build a repeatable operating model across regions. - The conference messaging suggests the brand sees local execution, not just product launch timing, as the key barrier to expansion.

What's next: - LEPAS said more information on launch timing, model lineup and local sales and service will follow later. - The brand said it is welcoming additional cooperation opportunities as it expands into more European markets. - LEPAS is continuing to build relationships in the five planned launch markets ahead of rollout.

The bottom line: - LEPAS is moving into its next growth phase with Sweden and four other European markets on deck, backed by a widening partner network and a clearer plan for local execution.