Leapmotor Gets Its Own Ocean Vessel For Vehicle Shipments - CleanTechnica

Leapmotor, a rapidly growing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has launched its own ocean vessel, the Grande Tianjin, to ship vehicles overseas, marking a significant step in its global expansion. The ship, chartered by the Grimaldi Group—Leapmotor’s logistics partner since 2022—will have a capacity to deliver over 2,500 cars to Europe on its inaugural voyage. This move follows a trend set by BYD, which has been expanding its fleet of ocean vessels for EV shipments worldwide, highlighting increased vertical integration in EV logistics. Leapmotor’s international presence is expanding swiftly, with business operations in more than 30 countries and regions, supported by over 1,500 sales and service outlets and cumulative deliveries exceeding 800,000 units. The company is preparing to launch the B10, a compact electric SUV priced at approximately $13,900 in China, which is expected to constitute a significant portion of its future exports. This development underscores Leapmotor’s growing competitiveness