Lepas L6 EV in Portugal: Price Estimate, Range and Full Specs
Published: 02/09/2026
Lepas has finally published European specs for its first all-electric SUV
449 km of WLTP range from a 65 kWh battery. That is the headline figure Lepas — the "new energy" brand Chery built for Western markets — put on the table when it released the full UK specification for the L6 EV, with order books opening in early Q4 2026.
If you have been tracking the arrival of Chinese brands in Portugal, this one is worth watching. Lepas is not a complete unknown here: the L8, the plug-in hybrid SUV that introduced the brand to Europe, was the opening move. The L6 EV is chapter two — and the first fully electric one.
What Lepas is, and why Chery launched yet another brand
The name blends three words: Leopard, Leap and Passion. Lepas is Chery International's bid for the premium end of the new-energy market outside China, with a rollout plan covering Europe, Australia and South Africa. Chery already sells here under the Omoda and Jaecoo badges; Lepas sits a rung above, with its own design language — "Leopard Aesthetics", with "Hunting Eye" LED headlights and a full-width rear light bar.
The L6 sits on the LEX platform, Chery's modular new-energy architecture, and comes with two possible powertrains: the electric version covered here, and a Super Hybrid using a 1.5-litre petrol engine, quoted at over 1,125 km of combined range. For now, in Europe, only the EV has a date.
Lepas L6 EV range, battery and charging
The final UK specification, announced in August 2026, reads as follows:
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Battery | 65 kWh LFP |
| Motor | front-mounted, 160 kW (217 hp) |
| Torque | 275 Nm |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel drive, 12-in-1 e-drive |
| WLTP range | 279 miles (around 449 km) |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 179 km/h |
| DC charging | up to 120 kW |
| 30-80% | around 22 minutes |
| V2L | 3.3 kW as standard |
One honesty note about those numbers: Spanish outlets covering the European reveal quote 67.1 kWh and 450 km, and the April pre-launch showing in Milan listed 67 kWh and 270 miles. The August UK specification is the most recent and the only officially homologated one — 65 kWh and 279 miles — but expect some movement before the brand confirms figures for mainland Europe.
What do those numbers mean on Portuguese roads? A 65 kWh LFP pack claiming 449 km WLTP realistically delivers something like 330 to 360 km in mixed driving, and roughly 280 to 300 km on the motorway at 120 km/h in winter. That covers Lisbon to Porto with one short stop. And the stop really is short: 22 minutes from 30 to 80% on a 120 kW charger is competitive for an SUV at this price, even if the 120 kW peak falls short of the 150-160 kW some rivals already manage.
The standard 3.3 kW V2L is one of those features you only appreciate after using it. It lets you run a coffee machine, power tools or festival lighting straight off the car's battery — genuinely useful for camping weekends or work around the house.
Space, boot and dimensions: a family SUV without the bloat
It measures 4,570 mm long, 1,852 mm wide and 1,676 mm tall, with a 2,700 mm wheelbase and 159 mm of ground clearance. In plain terms: a five-seat SUV with roughly the footprint of a Nissan Qashqai, but with the flat rear floor a dedicated EV platform allows — the middle rear passenger will notice.
Boot space is quoted at 410 litres, rising to 1,334 litres with the 40/60 split seats folded. There is also a hidden 99-litre compartment under the floor, the obvious home for charging cables so they stop rolling around on top of your luggage.
Essence and Elevate: how the two trims differ
The range launches with two trims, and unusually, the entry version is not a stripped-out one.
Essence includes 19-inch diamond-cut alloys, a panoramic sunroof with electric blind, a 13.2-inch touchscreen, an 8.88-inch digital cluster running on a Qualcomm 8155 processor, a 540-degree camera, 22 ADAS functions, dual-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, a heated windscreen, 50 W wireless charging and a six-speaker audio system. Seats are cloth, with six-way manual adjustment.
Elevate adds leather-effect upholstery, power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats with power lumbar for the driver, a power tailgate, ion air purification, 256-colour ambient lighting, an eight-speaker SONY system, and Advanced plus Remote Parking Assist.
On colours, Lucid White is free; Phantom Grey, Cosmic Black, Quicksilver, Solar Orange and Supernova Purple cost £500 in the UK.
How much the Lepas L6 EV could cost in Portugal
Let us be clear: there is no confirmed Portuguese price and no confirmed launch date. Lepas has not even announced UK pricing yet, with order books opening there in October 2026. British press speculation points to a starting figure of around £32,000.
Working from that number, the Portuguese maths runs like this: strip out the UK's 20% VAT and you get roughly £26,700, or about €30,700 at current rates; add Portugal's 23% IVA and you land somewhere between €37,000 and €40,000. Electric cars are exempt from ISV, Portugal's vehicle registration tax, and pay only the minimum environmental band of IUC, the annual road tax. Treat that as an estimate, not a price — recent history shows Chinese brands usually come in more aggressively than this arithmetic suggests.
At that money, the L6 EV would enter one of the most contested corners of the market. The MG S5 EV offers 62 kWh and around 446 km, the Leapmotor B10 makes do with 56.2 kWh and around 442 km, and both already have a service network in place in Portugal. In the UK, the press lines the L6 up against the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5 and Leapmotor C10.
The warranty is the strongest argument here
Seven years or 160,000 km on the vehicle, eight years or 160,000 km on the high-voltage battery, twelve years against corrosion perforation and three years on the paint. For a brand almost nobody recognises, that is the most direct possible answer to the question every buyer asks about Chinese cars: what happens in five years?
It also beats most European mainstream makers, where three to five years remains the norm. Worth checking, once Lepas officially reaches Portugal, whether the same terms apply to the local market — they do not always carry over.
Frequently Asked Questions
No price has been announced for Portugal, and none has been confirmed for the UK either. British press reports point to a starting figure of around £32,000, which, stripping out UK VAT and adding Portugal's 23% VAT, works out at an estimated €37,000 to €40,000. Treat that as indicative only: Chinese brands have repeatedly entered European markets below what UK-derived maths suggests. Buyers also benefit from full ISV exemption on battery-electric cars and an IUC road tax limited to the minimum environmental component.
There is no confirmed Portuguese date. What has been announced is that UK order books open in early Q4 2026, which British outlets place in October 2026. Lepas is Chery's new-energy brand for Western markets, with a stated rollout across Europe, Australia and South Africa, so a continental launch after the UK start is likely — but nothing official has been said about Portugal.
The European specification quotes 279 miles WLTP, roughly 449 km, from a 65 kWh LFP battery (some Spanish sources list 67.1 kWh, so the exact figure may vary by market). DC fast charging peaks at 120 kW, with 30–80% taking about 22 minutes. In mixed real-world use, with motorway running and cold weather, expect something closer to 330–380 km. Standard 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load lets you power equipment straight from the car's battery.
Lepas quotes a 7-year or 100,000-mile vehicle warranty and an 8-year or 100,000-mile warranty on the high-voltage battery, plus 12 years against body corrosion and 3 years on the paint. That is one of the longest packages in the segment and the brand's strongest commercial argument while it has no European reliability record to point to. Final terms for Portugal will only be clear once Lepas confirms local distribution.
On paper the L6 EV has a small edge: 65 kWh and around 449 km WLTP against the MG S5 EV's 62 kWh and roughly 446 km, and the Leapmotor B10's 56.2 kWh and roughly 442 km. Power is broadly comparable across all three, in the 200–220 hp range. The decisive difference is not the spec sheet but the network: MG and Leapmotor already have dealers and service coverage in Portugal, while Lepas has not yet confirmed national distribution. In the UK, the press also frames the L6 against the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5 and Leapmotor C10.
What we still do not know
The essentials are missing: whether Lepas is coming to Portugal, when, through which dealer network and at what price. Chery already has a structure here through Omoda and Jaecoo, which makes the brand's entry technically straightforward. The L8 PHEV has opened the door in Europe, and of the two, the L6 EV is the model with real volume potential.
If the price lands under €38,000 with Essence equipment, this belongs on your shortlist. Above that, the MG S5 EV and Leapmotor B10 hold the advantage of already being here — with a price, a showroom and a mechanic one phone call away.