Leapmotor says it plans to develop Thailand into a hub for Southeast Asia and right-hand-drive markets worldwide. The company is assessing sites for a factory and has sent engineers from its China headquarters to discuss the project with potential business partners and Thai authorities. It aims to settle on a plan in 2026, begin construction in 2027 and complete the facility toward the end of that year.
Production is expected to start in phases, with the first stage focused mainly on the Thai market and the B03X as an initial model. Leapmotor says it will consider exports in later phases. The company also wants to bring suppliers into Thailand and eventually source 70–80% of parts locally, compared with a stated government requirement of 40%. It expects more than 90% of positions in Thailand to be filled by local employees.
The company describes Thailand as a strategic base for its global business. Its current production footprint spans China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Spain. Leapmotor says it is awaiting official details of upcoming changes to excise tax rules for imported electric cars before settling on an investment approach, which could include its own factory, a partnership or contract assembly.
For Thailand, Leapmotor plans to introduce the B03X and special versions of the B03X and C10, and says it intends to bring new global models to the market each year. Its dealer and service network is targeted to grow from 30 locations in 2026 to 65 in 2027 and 100 in 2028. Vehicle coverage is listed as eight years or 150,000 km; the battery, motor and electric control system are covered for the vehicle’s lifetime.