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Leapmotor's Zhu: Carmaking Needs 20B Yuan Minimum — The Cost Code Behind a Decade of Comeback

Leapmotor's Zhu: Carmaking Needs 20B Yuan Minimum — The Cost Code Behind a Decade of Comeback

Leapmotor founder and Chairman Zhu Jiangming recently admitted in an interview that building cars requires at least 20 billion yuan, adding "I wouldn't have started if I had known how capital-intensive it would be." The veteran who left security giant Dahua Technology in 2015 to venture into vehicle manufacturing has taken Leapmotor from a marginal brand selling fewer than 100 units per month to a top-tier new force automaker targeting 1 million annual sales. As of June 18, 2026, Leapmotor's cumulative global deliveries surpassed 1.5 million units, with the third 500,000 achieved in just 8 months. Zhu revealed Leapmotor adheres to full-stack in-house R&D, self-developing and self-manufacturing 65% of core components, with 70% of large components sourced within a 20km radius in Jinhua, Zhejiang. The company has raised its 2026 sales target to 1 million units and plans to launch a new independent premium sub-brand positioned above RMB 300,000.

52145 days ago
Hongfuhan's H1 Net Profit Surges Over 220%, Thermal Management Business Becomes Core Growth Engine

Hongfuhan's H1 Net Profit Surges Over 220%, Thermal Management Business Becomes Core Growth Engine

Hongfuhan announced that its estimated net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026 is between 73 million and 83 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 221.13% to 265.13%. The significant growth is mainly driven by strengthened market expansion, deepened existing customer value, and emerging segment layout, with thermal management and automation equipment businesses continuing to scale up alongside cost optimization improving profitability.

62869 days ago