LEPAS announces its UK design manifesto

• Sculpted body panels and flowing contours reflect the fluid movement and muscular form of the leopard, creating a refined and dynamic automotive expression
• Distinctive design features, including muscular proportions and eye-like headlight clusters, convey precision and confidence
• LEPAS vehicles are designed to evoke motion even when stationary, balancing striking visual impact with refinement and controlled power
• The LEPAS L6 has debuted in Europe with LEPAS Super Hybrid and EV powertrains, with the flagship L8 set to arrive in the UK in late 2026
• The LEPAS brand name is derived from “Leopard” and “Passion”, reflecting the brand’s focus on agility, progress and elegance

London, 29 April 2026

Following its creative showcase during Milan Design Week last week and recent Auto China 2026 (Beijing Auto Show) debuts, LEPAS is now pleased to announce its UK Design Manifesto.

The LEPAS UK Design Manifesto is centred on the brand’s deep and fundamental connection to one of nature’s most beautiful and formidable creatures: the leopard. Directly inspired by its spirit, LEPAS’ design language embodies a seamless fusion of speed, power, and elegance – principles that sit at the very heart of the brand’s creative vision.

The sleek stance and graceful tapering of LEPAS models are shaped by the fluid form of the leopard, translating natural agility into a refined automotive expression. Each sculpted body panel is defined by subtle, flowing contours that evoke the ripple of muscles beneath its skin. The LEPAS Design Manifesto takes inspiration from this and designs its models so light moves seamlessly across the vehicles’ surfaces, echoing the elegance of a predator in motion and reinforcing a sense of quiet authority, poised strength, and understated power.

Balancing strength with beauty, the LEPAS Design Manifesto creates vehicles that evoke a sense of motion even when at rest. Inspired by the leopard’s agile stance and powerful curves, each model blends taut, dynamic surfaces with fluid lines, creating forms that deliver striking visual presence while maintaining exceptional refinement and a clear expression of controlled power.

The LEPAS L6 made its European debut during Milan Design Week with a choice of two distinct powertrains – Super Hybrid and battery electric (EV). The LEPAS Super Hybrid combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with an electric motor and battery pack to offer drivers notable performance and a total range of approximately 700 miles. The fully electric L6 EV delivers 270 miles on a single charge from its 67kWh battery.

Continuing the brand’s expansion in the UK, LEPAS has confirmed the L6 will be introduced after the arrival of the flagship LEPAS L8, which will arrive in the UK in late 2026.

Gary Lan, CEO of LEPAS UK, said: “The LEPAS Design Manifesto defines the future direction of our brand and articulates the principles that shape every vehicle we create. At its core is inspiration drawn from the leopard, one of nature’s most graceful, agile, and powerful forms.

“For LEPAS, the leopard aesthetic is far more than a design language; it represents a mindset. It reflects confidence, individuality and a bold sense of self-expression. Through this philosophy, we create vehicles that combine sophistication with character, allowing our customers to express their identity through design.

“A vehicle inspired by such a formidable and elegant creature must do more than perform – it must feel alive. Our Design Manifesto captures this vision through a balance of quiet power, effortless speed, and a constant sense of readiness, while embedding refinement, beauty, and sophistication into every detail.”

LEPAS, which combines “Leopard” and “Passion”, has been created to resonate with those seeking authenticity, intelligent design, and a bold, elevated everyday experience. Beyond mobility, it also aims to connect with creative and culturally progressive communities who value craftsmanship, aesthetic integrity, and expressive identity.