New Leapmotor B10 Ships Aboard Latest Grimaldi Vessel for Global Delivery
Leapmotor Ships 2,500 EVs to Europe on Newly Named Grimaldi Vessel
Leapmotor has marked a major milestone in its global expansion with the official naming and delivery of the Grimaldi Group’s new vessel, Grande Tianjin. The ceremony signals a strengthened partnership between the Chinese electric vehicle maker and the Italian logistics giant.
In the coming days, the Grande Tianjin will depart Shanghai for Europe on her maiden voyage, carrying more than 2,500 brand-new Leapmotor electric vehicles.
“China’s EV innovation is sailing to the world, and Leapmotor is proud to be at the helm of this movement,” said Tianshu Xin, CEO of Leapmotor International. “Today, with great partners such as Grimaldi, our presence spans more than 30 countries, with over 1,500 sales and service outlets worldwide, cumulative deliveries exceeding 800,000 smart EVs.”
The Grimaldi Group has been a logistics partner to Leapmotor since 2022, offering secure transport capacity of 22,500 Car Equivalent Units per month from Asia to Europe.
Leapmotor has reported record performance between January and July 2025, with combined domestic and export sales of 271,793 units – up 149% year-on-year – making it China’s top new energy vehicle start-up.
The company is rapidly expanding its line-up. Following the T03 urban A-segment EV and the D-segment C10 SUV in both BEV and range-extended versions, Leapmotor will debut its first global B-Series model in September 2025. The new B10, an all-electric C-SUV built on the LEAP3.5 architecture, will offer up to 434 km of range, fast charging, 17 driver-assistance systems, and an adaptive smart cockpit.
Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture, began European operations in September 2024 and is rolling out its products to markets across Asia-Pacific, India, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
The Grimaldi Group, founded in 1947, operates a fleet of more than 130 vessels serving 60 countries, specialising in maritime transport, port operations and logistics, with a focus on environmental and safety standards.