Recently, the global model Leapmotor C10 under Leapmotor emerged as the winner in Portugal's most prestigious automotive industry award, the "Seguro Direto Car of the Year/Crystal Steering Wheel Trophy," and won the 2026 "Car of the Year" award. This is the first time Leapmotor has received national-level authoritative recognition only one year after entering the Portuguese market in 2025, marking that Leapmotor's global product strength and technological innovation have already earned reputation and credibility in a core European market.
This award is jointly organized by the well-known Portuguese media outlet Expresso and the news channel SIC Notícias. It has been held for more than 40 editions and is the oldest and most prestigious annual award event in Portugal's automotive industry. The jury is composed of senior automotive journalists from mainstream Portuguese media. During months of dynamic vehicle testing, they conduct in-depth testing and comprehensive evaluation of participating vehicles' design, performance, safety, reliability, value for money, and energy efficiency, and finally grant the annual award. That Leapmotor C10 stood out among numerous global models is a hard-core demonstration of its all-round product strength.
João Camara, Commercial Director of Leapmotor Portugal, attended the award ceremony to receive the prize (right).
As a core masterpiece built by Leapmotor for the global market, C10 has always adhered to the R&D and manufacturing philosophy of global standards and global quality. From component selection to vehicle assembly, every step has undergone strict testing. In terms of space design, intelligent experience, safety protection, and driving feel, it fully considers the usage habits of global users, creating a high-quality mobility experience that is both human-centered and internationalized, and becoming a benchmark work in Leapmotor's global product matrix.
In recent years, Leapmotor has accelerated its layout in overseas markets with a firm pace of globalization. At present, Leapmotor International has established about 900 outlets with both sales and after-sales service functions in about 40 international markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Asia-Pacific, providing global users with high-standard product experiences and convenient services.
With strong product strength and a global layout, Leapmotor has set a new record for the speed of overseas expansion among new forces. In 2025, Leapmotor's cumulative exports reached 67,052 units, winning the championship in overseas sales among Chinese new force brands. Overseas markets are becoming the second engine of Leapmotor's steady growth. From gaining reputation in the European market to selling well globally, Leapmotor continues to show the world the innovative strength of China's intelligent electric vehicles with solid technological accumulation and a global vision.
