Chery’s Lepas brand has set out the British specification of the L6 EV, a mid-sized electric family SUV. It will be the brand’s first electric car here and only its second model, after the larger L8 SUV. Auto Express says it goes on sale in late 2026. Official prices have not yet been announced.
Lepas is a sister brand to Jaecoo and Omoda, and Auto Express describes it as the slightly more upmarket of the three. A plug-in hybrid version of the L6 is due to follow the electric car.
The UK specification
The UK car has been announced with a single powertrain:
| Lepas L6 EV | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 65kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| Motor | One, front-wheel drive, 215bhp (160kW), 275Nm |
| Official range | Up to 279 miles |
| Fastest DC charging | 120kW, 30–80% in about 22 minutes |
| 0–62mph | 7.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 111mph |
| Length / width / height | 4,570mm / 1,852mm / 1,676mm |
| Boot | 410 litres, plus a 99-litre front storage area |
There are two trim levels, Essence and Elevate. Electrive reports that Elevate adds heated and ventilated power-adjusted front seats, a Sony sound system and an advanced parking assistant.
How it drives
Auto Express has driven the car in China, in top Elevate trim. Its reviewer found the L6 EV impressive overall but noted some faults, and recorded a real-world range about 40 miles short of the official figure on a mixed route in warm weather. The magazine names the Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3 as its main rivals.
What it will cost
Lepas has not published prices. In August, Auto Express estimated a starting price of roughly £32,000 to £35,000. That is the magazine’s estimate rather than an official figure, and it may change when prices are confirmed.
What it means for UK buyers
The L6 EV adds another Chinese-brand option to the busy family electric SUV class, from the group behind the Jaecoo 7. On paper it is competitive on range, size and equipment. The things buyers most need to know, the price and how many dealers will sell it, are still to be confirmed. Electrive reports a warranty of seven years/100,000 miles on the car and eight years/100,000 miles on the battery. If you are interested, it is worth waiting for official pricing and a drive on UK roads before comparing it with established rivals such as the Elroq and EV3. Real-world range in cold weather is also unknown; the only published test so far was in warm conditions.
