The two-day relay-style drive saw 12 Stellantis &You general managers take the wheel for a different leg of the journey alongside presenter Tom Deacon as they travelled to dealerships in Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Hatfield, Chingford, West London, Croydon, Wimbledon, Crawley and Maidstone.
Designed to spotlight the Leapmotor B10 in everyday driving conditions and locations, the tour on Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, highlighted the B10’s long-range capabilities, rapid charging technology and real-world practicality.
“This roadshow has been a fantastic demonstration of both the Leapmotor B10 and the strength of our nationwide Stellantis &You network” said Richard Garbutt, Stellantis &You UK Chief Executive. “By taking the vehicle directly to our dealerships and customers, we've been able to showcase the B10's impressive range, technology and everyday usability in real-world conditions. The enthusiasm we've seen throughout the journey reinforces our belief that Leapmotor has an exciting future in the UK market.”
Throughout the journey, a different feature of the B10 was brought into focus. The all-electric SUV offers a driving range of up to 270 miles, it can charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in 20 minutes and delivers 215 horsepower, accelerating from 0-62mph in eight seconds.
The vehicle also features a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, which are fully reclinable, customisable ambient lighting and a 12–speaker audio system all as standard.
The recent roadshow also celebrated the growing partnership between Stellantis &You and Leapmotor – and Stellantis &You CEO Mr Garbutt and Leapmotor UK Managing Director Damien Dally took the wheel for a trip around Coventry on the tour.
Stops throughout the drive also included several well-known local landmarks, from Old Trafford and the Peak District to Wimbledon and Maidstone’s Leeds Castle.
The tour came as Leapmotor continues to expand its presence within the UK market. It also follows a series of initiatives designed to make electric vehicle ownership more achievable for everyday drivers, including the introduction the brand’s own manufacturer-funded EV grant.
Visitors to Stellantis &You dealerships around the country can now see the Leapmotor B10 in person, explore the wider range and learn more about the brand.
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