Pre-orders for the LEPAS L8 opened in July 2026, with first customer deliveries from September 2026. The L8 is the first model to launch the LEPAS brand in the UK, with the L6 mid-size SUV and the smaller L4 SUV set to follow later in the year.
From £34,900
LEPAS L8
Plug-In Hybrid
One Powertrain
56 miles
Pure Electric Range (WLTP)
Up to 745* miles
Combined Driving Range (WLTP)
30% to 80% in 20 minutes*
Fast Charging Speeds
Plug-In Hybrid
One Powertrain
56 miles
Pure Electric Range (WLTP)
Up to 745* miles
Combined Driving Range (WLTP)
30% to 80% in 20 minutes*
Fast Charging Speeds
LEPAS L8
The LEPAS L8 is the new large hybrid SUV from LEPAS UK, arriving late 2026.
Powered by the LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain, the L8 combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and 18.4kWh battery. To the exterior, the LEPAS signature leopard-inspired design approach and impressive 2,800mm wheelbase complete the picture.
Inside, you can experience refined comfort with reclining rear seats, and a 256-colour ambient interior lighting system. Your driving experience is enhanced with the Elevate specification level, with the addition of in-car fragrance technology and a Sony Premium 8-speaker audio system.
Register your interest in the L8 at Greenhous LEPAS today.
Design, Refined.
Leopard Inspired Design
Leopard-Eye LED Headlights
Plug-In Hybrid
Leopard Inspired Design
Leopard-Eye LED Headlights
Plug-In Hybrid
Interior Space and Comfort
Spacious Interior Cabin
13.2" Central Touchscreen
Reclining Rear Seats
*Images for illustrative purposes only
Choose Your LEPAS L8
Two Specification Levels
Compliment Your Style
Choose Your Exterior Colour Option
The LEPAS L8 is available with a range of paint options, helping you to personalise your vehicle with a range of colours to choose from.
Discover the New LEPAS L8
Learn more about the latest technology from LEPAS UK and the proprietary LEX platform.
Leopard Aesthetics
Every surface of the LEPAS L8 is shaped by the brand's Leopard Aesthetics. This design philosophy draws on the fluid power and precision of the leopard, helping to inform the proportions, lines and detailing of the vehicle.
The defining feature of the front-end of the L8 is the full LED headlights, shaped in the distinctive angular outline of the leopard eye.
LEX Platform
The LEX platform is LEPAS' proprietary vehicle architecture, engineered to prioritise interior cabin space. Structural efficiency and integrated intelligent driver assistance systems form the foundation of every LEPAS model.
Designed around around space, comfort and control, the LEPAS L8 is built to deliver the brand's elegant driving experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the first model from LEPAS UK.
When Does the LEPAS L8 Go on Sale in the UK?
How Much Will the LEPAS L8 Cost?
The LEPAS L8 PHEV starts from £34,900 RRP on-the-road in Essence trim. The higher-specification Elevate trim starts from £37,900 RRP on-the-road.
What Warranty Does the LEPAS L8 Come With?
The LEPAS L8 comes with a 7-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty and an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on the high-voltage battery system. All models also include up to 7 years of RAC Roadside Assistance as standard.
Is the LEPAS L8 a Plug-In Hybrid?
Yes. Both L8 trim levels launch as plug-in hybrids (PHEV), powered by the LEPAS Super Hybrid System. The 18.4kWh battery can be charged from an external power source for electric-only driving, with the petrol engine providing extended range beyond that. CO2 emissions of just 21g/km mean the L8 qualifies to drive free of charge in London's ULEZ. A fully electric version of the L8 will follow in 2027.
What Is the Electric Range of the LEPAS L8?
The LEPAS L8 delivers a pure electric range of up to 56 miles and a combined range of up to 745 miles.*
*According to WLTP testing cycle.
Can You Fast Charge the LEPAS L8?
Yes. The LEPAS L8 supports DC fast charging, capable of charging the 18.4kWh battery from 30% to 80% in as little as 20 minutes.
The LEPAS L8 is a large five-seat SUV built on the LEX platform with a 2,800mm wheelbase, offering rear legroom of 970mm.
What Safety Features Does the LEPAS L8 Have?
All LEPAS L8 models come with a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems as standard, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), emergency lane-keeping (ELK), front distance monitoring (FDM), adaptive cruise control (ACC), and intelligent speed limit control (ISLC). Every L8 also has 10 airbags.
Elevate models add front parking sensors, a 540° panoramic camera system, advanced parking assist, and remote parking assist, which allows the vehicle to manoeuvre into or out of a parking space while the driver stands outside the car.
What Is the Difference Between LEPAS L8 Essence and Elevate?
Both trim levels share the same LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain, core safety systems, and infotainment setup. The differences are focused on comfort, luxury, and refinement.
Elevate adds 20-inch wheels (versus 19-inch on Essence), acoustic laminated front windows, Active Engine Noise Cancellation, heated and power-adjustable front seats with cooling and massage functions, a hands-free power tailgate, heated windscreen, 256-colour ambient interior lighting, in-car fragrance technology, puddle lights, front parking sensors, a 540° panoramic camera, advanced parking assist, remote parking assist, and a Sony Premium 8-speaker audio system.
Essence starts from £34,900 RRP on-the-road; Elevate starts from £37,900 RRP on-the-road.
LEPAS is owned by Chery International, the global export arm of Chery Automobile, one of China’s largest independent vehicle manufacturers. In the UK, LEPAS is the fourth brand from the Chery Group, alongside OMODA, JAECOO and Chery UK.
The LEPAS brand takes its name from a combination of ‘leopard’ and ‘passion’. The leopard is one of nature’s most elegant creatures, making it a clear representation of the LEPAS brand as elegance embodied. Every movement of the leopard is precise, always powerful but never aggressive, truly reflective of the LEPAS spirit. Originating from nature and the power of life, LEPAS is the perfect fusion of speed, power and elegance, embodying quality and comfort.
This flagship SUV from the LEPAS brand commands presence. Seeking to redefine what a luxury SUV can be, the LEPAS L8 offers a whisper-quiet ride and porcelain-inspired elegance. To the exterior, the LEPAS L8 is shaped by the brand’s Leopard Aesthetics principles, drawing on the fluid power and precision of the leopard to inform this luxury SUV’s proportions, lines and detailing. Leopard-Eye LED headlights seek to define the front-end of the model, giving the LEPAS L8 a character face reflective of the leopard’s eye. At the rear, the sculpted form takes influence from flowing and refined forms in Chinese porcelain. Here, softness and considered craft and quality are brought to the bodywork to elevate this new model above conventional SUVs on the market. The LEPAS L8 is also available in a range of premium metallic finishes, helping you to customise your new L8 SUV to suit your style. Options include a bold purple or deep green, reflective of the expressive identity of the LEPAS L8, as well as more traditional shades such as grey, white and black.
Inside the L8, the considered luxury touches continue. There is plenty of room to settle into even at the rear of the new LEPAS L8 SUV. At 2,800mm, the wheelbase of the LEPAS L8 is amongst some of the longest in its class segment, creating a rear cabin that can comfortably accommodate adult passengers. The multi-layered seat construction throughout the interior, offers reclining rear seats to help your passengers adjust their experience to their preference. Many luxury features and considered touches are complete as standard on the baseline Essence specification, starting from £34,900. However, if you upgrade to the Elevate specification, you can also benefit from a heated windscreen, 256-colour ambient interior lighting and in-car fragrance technology that takes your everyday drive to the next level.
Elevate specification starts from £37,900.
*According to WLTP testing cycle.