In May 2026, Leapmotor delivered 81,569 vehicles, reaching a new high and maintaining its position at the top of China's NEV makers for the third consecutive month. CNEV Post data shows Li Auto ranked second with 33,350 deliveries and Xpeng third with 32,158 units.
May Delivery Data: Leapmotor's Continued Leadership
CNEV Post's May delivery data for Chinese automakers shows Leapmotor maintaining strong momentum.
May NEV maker delivery rankings:
| Rank | Brand | May Deliveries | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leapmotor | 81,569 | Significant growth |
| 2 | Huawei HIMA | 46,122 | Steady growth |
| 3 | Nio | 37,705 | Continued growth |
| 4 | Zeekr | 34,377 | MoM growth |
| 5 | Li Auto | 33,350 | Up 17% |
| 6 | Xpeng | 32,158 | Up 230% |
| 7 | Xiaomi | 30,000 | Stable deliveries |
Leapmotor has topped NEV maker delivery rankings for three consecutive months. This success stems from clear product strategy and highly competitive pricing.
Leapmotor's Growth Drivers
Leapmotor's success can be attributed to three core factors:
Precise Product Strategy:
- The 2026 Leapmotor C10 brings 800V high-voltage platforms and LiDAR-equipped ADAS to the $19K price segment
- Leapmotor B10 exceeded 10,000 deliveries within 16 days of launch, winning 18 awards
- Product line covers multiple segments from A0 to mid-size SUV
Price Competitiveness:
- Leapmotor C11 and C16 EREV variants launched limited-time promotions
- Richest intelligent driving hardware configuration in its class
Emerging Scale Effects:
- Sustained high-volume deliveries building brand recognition
- Word-of-mouth accumulating rapidly
Shifting NEV Competitive Landscape
May data reveals subtle shifts in the competitive landscape:
- Leapmotor solidifies leadership through scale advantages
- Li Auto deliveries exceeded 40K units, up 17% YoY
- Xpeng grew 230% YoY, seventh consecutive month above 30K
- Xiaomi maintained stable 30,000-unit delivery level
For overseas buyers following China's NEV market, Leapmotor's rapid rise sends a clear signal: the high value + high configuration product formula has been validated. Buyers exploring Leapmotor products through EX1000.COM may find opportunities to replicate this success in similar markets.
