Leapmotor introduces LEAP5.0 architecture and hybrid technology
According to 虎嗅, on 16 September 2026 Zero Motor unveiled its LEAP5.0 architecture and a multimodal hybrid drive, marking its entry into the plug‑in hybrid market. However, the company lacks the domestic production qualification for plug‑in hybrids, so the new technology will only be deployed in overseas models for now. The firm is still applying for the necessary domestic licence, meaning it cannot sell plug‑in hybrids in China in the short term.
Key facts
- 01Zero Motor released LEAP5.0 architecture and MM‑i multimodal hybrid drive on 16 September 2026.
- 02MM‑i hybrid marks the company’s entry into the plug‑in hybrid segment, completing a pure‑electric, range‑extended, and plug‑in hybrid power lineup.
- 03According to Chinese regulations, plug‑in hybrids fall under fuel‑vehicle projects, and Zero Motor only holds a pure‑electric vehicle production licence.
- 04The hybrid system will first be installed on overseas models produced by Zero Motor International joint‑venture, unaffected by the domestic licence issue.
- 05Zero Motor is currently applying for the domestic plug‑in hybrid production qualification, so it cannot sell plug‑in hybrids in China in the near future.
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