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New Lepas L6 EV: all-electric family SUV offers 279 miles of range

The second model from Chery’s new brand will be a mid-size family SUV available in both plug-in hybrid and electric form

Lepas L6 EV front driving

On sale Early 2027 Price from £32,000 (est)

Lepas is one of the newest brands arriving on UK shores, so here's a quick introduction: it's a member of the Chery automotive family, which includes brands such as Jaecoo and Omoda, and its name is a portmanteau of 'leopard' and 'passion'. So, now that we've got the basics out of the way, let's take a look at its latest offering: the Lepas L6.

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The new L6 is a family SUV that will follow the arrival of the L8 to launch the Lepas brand in the UK this year. It'll be closely related to the Jaecoo 7 and Omoda 5 and, as such, can facilitate both plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric (EV) power.

Lepas L6 EV rear static

Currently confirmed for the UK is the L6 EV, which is powered by a 65kWh battery alongside a 215bhp electric motor. With that power, it can shoot from 0-62mph in 7.9sec – a whole second faster than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross, and quicker still than the entry-level Skoda Elroq.

Eleanor Cooper

Updated: 26 August 2026

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The L6 is also officially capable of travelling up to 279 miles on a single charge. That's around what the entry-level Elroq can manage, but other versions of that car can travel upwards of 300 miles. The ë-C5 Aircross, meanwhile, has a maximum official range of 420 miles.

With a maximum charging speed of 120kW, a 30-80% top-up of the L6's battery should take 22 minutes, provided you use a quick enough public charger.

While not officially confirmed for the UK yet, the L6 PHEV should use parent company Chery’s ‘Super Hybrid System’, which combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and 18.3kWh battery – the same set-up as in the Jaecoo 7.

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Lepas L6 EV interior

According to Lepas, the plug-in hybrid L6 should yield a combined range (with the battery and engine working together) of more than 700 miles. No electric-only range figures have been revealed yet, but for reference, the Jaecoo 7 can officially manage 57 miles using the battery alone.

With 201bhp, the L6 PHEV will be slightly less punchy than PHEV rivals like the MG HS and Hyundai Tucson.

Inside, the L6 gets a 13.2in portrait-oriented central touchscreen – the same as in the larger L8 – and a slim digital driver's display behind the steering wheel. With 410 litres of boot space, the L6 is slightly less practical than the Elroq, which offers 470 litres, and significantly less practical than the (albeit larger) ë-C5 Aircross, which has 565 litres. There is, however, an additional 99 litres of storage under the floor.

Lepas L6 EV side static

Two trim levels are available: Essence and Elevate. Entry-level Essence trim comes with 19in alloy wheels, full LED headlights, electrically-adjustable and heated door mirrors, rear privacy glass, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging, and keyless entry and start.

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Top-spec Elevate trim adds faux leather upholstery, six-way power adjustment for the heated and ventilated front seats, lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat, a powered tailgate, an eight-speaker Sony sound system and ambient lighting.

Orders will open for the Lepas L6 EV in autumn, and we'd expect deliveries to start early next year. Prices haven’t yet been revealed, but we expect them to start at around £31,000 – cheaper than both the ë-C5 Aircross and Elroq.

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