Leapmotor Delivers 71,000 Vehicles in April, Leading Among EV Startups

[Market Landscape] Leapmotor delivered 71,387 vehicles in April, far outpacing rivals, while other leading EV startups clustered tightly around the 30,000-unit mark.

Core Development: Leapmotor Achieves Three Consecutive Monthly Delivery Jumps Through Aggressive New Product Launches

Leapmotor reported April deliveries of 71,387 units, up 73.9% year-over-year and 42.7% month-over-month. Its key model, the A10, has surpassed 1,000 units per day in production capacity, and the newly launched D19 secured over 15,000 firm orders within 15 days, propelling the brand to maintain its top position for multiple consecutive months.

Key Metrics: The 30,000-Delivery Mark Becomes a Make-or-Break Threshold for EV Startups

Li Auto delivered 34,085 vehicles, down approximately 17% month-over-month; Xiaomi surpassed 30,000 units for the first time; and NIO closely trailed the threshold with 29,356 deliveries. Excluding Leapmotor, all other top-tier EV startups reported deliveries tightly concentrated within the narrow range of 29,000 to 34,000 units.

Industry Impact: Market Polarization Intensifies Resource Concentration

The market is evolving into a "one dominant leader with several strong contenders" structure, placing significant pressure on smaller brands. Automakers now have virtually zero margin for error in product launch timing and delivery execution, as both market concentration and competitive intensity continue to rise sharply.