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A new electrified car brand from Chery International. Launching officially at Peoples in 2026. Every LEPAS vehicle, whether hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric is built around Leopard Aesthetics, a design philosophy inspired by the speed, power, and fluid grace of the leopard. The first UK model, the LEPAS L8, is a spacious five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV arriving in 2026.
The LEPAS L8 PHEV starts from £34,900 RRP on-the-road in Essence trim. The higher-specification Elevate trim starts from £37,900 RRP on-the-road. The LEPAS L8 comes with a 7-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty and an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on the high-voltage battery system. All models also include up to 7 years of RAC Roadside Assistance as standard.
LEPAS is the fourth brand from the Chery International group to launch in the UK, joining OMODA, JAECOO and Chery UK.
Its first UK model, the LEPAS L8, is a large five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV built around a philosophy of precision, power and elegance. Across the range, all LEPAS models will be electrified: hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric.
A large Plug-In Hybrid SUV arriving in the UK in 2026
The LEPAS L8 will be the first model to launch at Peoples Lepas, marking the arrival of the LEPAS brand in the UK.
Powered by the the LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain, combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and an 18.4kWh battery. Bold leopard-inspired design and a 2,800mm wheelbase complete the picture.
Become one of the first LEPAS owners in the UK and unlock exclusive Founder benefits worth almost £1,800. Secure your place with a fully refundable £99 deposit and enjoy a range of exclusive rewards when you order your new LEPAS.
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New energy car brand LEPAS will make its UK public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, showcasing the L8 premium SUV before its official launch later in the month.
The design-led carmaker will give festival goers an early glimpse of its flagship model when it appears in the festival’s First Glance Paddock between Thursday July 9 and Sunday July 12.
The crowds will also have the chance to see the L8 in action as LEPAS’ own ‘cat woman’, pro-racing driver Sasha Brunton, pilots it up the famous Goodwood Hillclimb, twice each day, wearing a specially commissioned leopard print race suit and helmet. The name LEPAS is a fusion of the words ‘leopard
Register your interest and we will keep you updated on pricing, specifications and the our official launch date. When the L8 is ready to order, you will be first to know.
Peoples LEPAS Edinburgh
Address: Peoples LEPAS Edinburgh, 1 Cultins Rd, Edinburgh EH11 4DF
Telephone: 0131 297 7607
Peoples LEPAS Livingston
Address: Howden South, Burnvale, Almondvale, Livingston EH54 6PZ
Telephone:01506 536025
Email: Customercare@peoples-lepas.co.uk
Opening Hours:
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Pre-orders for the LEPAS L8 open in July 2026, with first customer deliveries from September 2026. The L8 is the first model to launch the LEPAS brand in the UK, with the L6 mid-size SUV and the smaller L4 SUV set to follow later in the year.
The LEPAS L8 PHEV starts from £34,900 RRP on-the-road in Essence trim. The higher-specification Elevate trim starts from £37,900 RRP on-the-road.
The LEPAS L8 comes with a 7-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty and an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on the high-voltage battery system. All models also include up to 7 years of RAC Roadside Assistance as standard.
Yes. Both L8 trim levels launch as plug-in hybrids (PHEV), powered by the LEPAS Super Hybrid System. The 18.4kWh battery can be charged from an external power source for electric-only driving, with the petrol engine providing extended range beyond that. CO2 emissions of just 21g/km mean the L8 qualifies to drive free of charge in London's ULEZ. A fully electric version of the L8 will follow in 2027.
The LEPAS L8 delivers a pure electric range of up to 56 miles and a combined range of up to 745 miles.*
*According to WLTP testing cycle.
Yes. The LEPAS L8 supports DC fast charging, capable of charging the 18.4kWh battery from 30% to 80% in as little as 20 minutes.
The LEPAS L8 is a large five-seat SUV built on the LEX platform with a 2,800mm wheelbase, offering rear legroom of 970mm.
All LEPAS L8 models come with a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems as standard, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), emergency lane-keeping (ELK), front distance monitoring (FDM), adaptive cruise control (ACC), and intelligent speed limit control (ISLC). Every L8 also has 10 airbags.
Elevate models add front parking sensors, a 540° panoramic camera system, advanced parking assist, and remote parking assist, which allows the vehicle to manoeuvre into or out of a parking space while the driver stands outside the car.
Both trim levels share the same LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain, core safety systems, and infotainment setup. The differences are focused on comfort, luxury, and refinement.
Elevate adds 20-inch wheels (versus 19-inch on Essence), acoustic laminated front windows, Active Engine Noise Cancellation, heated and power-adjustable front seats with cooling and massage functions, a hands-free power tailgate, heated windscreen, 256-colour ambient interior lighting, in-car fragrance technology, puddle lights, front parking sensors, a 540° panoramic camera, advanced parking assist, remote parking assist, and a Sony Premium 8-speaker audio system.
Essence starts from £34,900 RRP on-the-road; Elevate starts from £37,900 RRP on-the-road.
LEPAS is owned by Chery International, the global export arm of Chery Automobile, one of China’s largest independent vehicle manufacturers. In the UK, LEPAS is the fourth brand from the Chery Group, alongside OMODA, JAECOO and Chery UK.
