The New LEPAS L8
From £399 per month¹
1.9% Representative | 49 Months
PCP REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE: On the Road Price: £34,900 | Customer Deposit: £2,999 | Test Drive Voucher²: £500 | Total Amount of Credit: £31,401.00 | Duration of Agreement: 49 Months | Annual Mileage: 6,000 | Excess per mile: 4p | Option to Purchase Fee: £10.00 | 48 Payments: £398.99 | Optional Final Payment: £14,003 | Interest Rate (Fixed): 1.87% | Representative APR: 1.9% APR | Total Amount Payable: £36,153.52. View full details
You will have three options at the end of the agreement: part exchange (new agreements subject to status), pay the optional final repayment to own, or return the vehicle (to avoid charges, the vehicle needs to be returned in good condition and within the permitted maximum mileage).
Other finance products available in the showroom.
The LEPAS L8 is a large hybrid SUV arriving in the UK in 2026
Powered by the the LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain, combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and an 18.4kWh battery. Bold leopard-inspired design and a 2,800mm wheelbase complete the picture.
Design, Refined.
Exterior Design
Leopard-Inspired Design
Every surface of the L8 is shaped by Leopard Aesthetics, LEPAS’s design philosophy that draws on the fluid power and precision of the leopard to inform the proportions, lines and detailing of the vehicle.
Leopard-Eye LED Headlights
The L8’s defining front-end feature: full LED headlights shaped in the distinctive angular outline of the leopard eye, with a chrome surround that gives the face its character.
Porcelain-Inspired Elegance
The sculpted rear of the L8 takes its influence from the flowing, refined forms of Chinese porcelain, bringing a softness and crafted quality to the bodywork that sets it apart from conventional SUV design.
Vibrant Premium Metallic Paint
The L8 is available in a range of premium metallic finishes, including bold tones designed to express the brand's confident, expressive identity.
Compliment Your Style
Exterior Colour Options
Intelligent Technology and the LEX Platform
The LEPAS L8 is built on the brand's proprietary LEX platform, developed specifically to deliver what LEPAS calls the elegant driving experience. The platform underpins a suite of intelligent driver assistance systems and a cabin architecture designed around space, comfort and intuitive control.
The LEX Platform
The LEX platform is LEPAS’s proprietary vehicle architecture, engineered to prioritise cabin space, structural efficiency and the integration of intelligent driver assistance technologies. It forms the foundation of every LEPAS model.
AI-Powered Voice Control
The L8’s AI-powered voice control system responds to natural language commands across navigation, climate, media and comfort functions, eliminating the need to interact with the touchscreen while driving.
Interior Space and Comfort
Room to Settle Into
At 2,800mm, the L8's wheelbase is among the longest in its class, creating a rear cabin that genuinely accommodates adult passengers.
Comfort, Done Properly.
Multi-layered seat construction supports occupants across a wide range of body types, with reclining rear seats that adjust to preference.
Power, Used Well.
With up to 6.6kW of external power output via the V2L (vehicle-to-load) system, the LEPAS L8 can power external devices, appliances or equipment directly from its battery.
Be the First to Discover the LEPAS L8
Register your interest to receive updates on UK pricing, specifications and availability as the L8 launch approaches. A member of the LEPAS UK team will be in touch.
LEPAS L8 FAQs
When Does the LEPAS L8 Go on Sale in the UK?
Pre-orders for the LEPAS L8 open in July 2026, with first customer deliveries from September 2026. The L8 is the first model to launch the LEPAS brand in the UK, with the L6 mid-size SUV and the smaller L4 SUV set to follow later in the year.
How Much Will the LEPAS L8 Cost?
The LEPAS L8 PHEV starts from £34,900 RRP on-the-road in Essence trim. The higher-specification Elevate trim starts from £37,900 RRP on-the-road.
What Warranty Does the LEPAS L8 Come With?
The LEPAS L8 comes with a 7-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty and an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on the high-voltage battery system. All models also include up to 7 years of RAC Roadside Assistance as standard.
Is the LEPAS L8 a Plug-In Hybrid?
Yes. Both L8 trim levels launch as plug-in hybrids (PHEV), powered by the LEPAS Super Hybrid System. The 18.4kWh battery can be charged from an external power source for electric-only driving, with the petrol engine providing extended range beyond that. CO2 emissions of just 21g/km mean the L8 qualifies to drive free of charge in London's ULEZ. A fully electric version of the L8 will follow in 2027.
What Is the Electric Range of the LEPAS L8?
The LEPAS L8 delivers a pure electric range of up to 56 miles and a combined range of up to 745 miles.*
*According to WLTP testing cycle.
Can You Fast Charge the LEPAS L8?
Yes. The LEPAS L8 supports DC fast charging, capable of charging the 18.4kWh battery from 30% to 80% in as little as 20 minutes.
How Big Is the LEPAS L8?
The LEPAS L8 is a large five-seat SUV built on the LEX platform with a 2,800mm wheelbase, offering rear legroom of 970mm.
What Safety Features Does the LEPAS L8 Have?
All LEPAS L8 models come with a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems as standard, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), emergency lane-keeping (ELK), front distance monitoring (FDM), adaptive cruise control (ACC), and intelligent speed limit control (ISLC). Every L8 also has 10 airbags.
Elevate models add front parking sensors, a 540° panoramic camera system, advanced parking assist, and remote parking assist, which allows the vehicle to manoeuvre into or out of a parking space while the driver stands outside the car.
What Is the Difference Between LEPAS L8 Essence and Elevate?
Both trim levels share the same LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain, core safety systems, and infotainment setup. The differences are focused on comfort, luxury, and refinement.
Elevate adds 20-inch wheels (versus 19-inch on Essence), acoustic laminated front windows, Active Engine Noise Cancellation, heated and power-adjustable front seats with cooling and massage functions, a hands-free power tailgate, heated windscreen, 256-colour ambient interior lighting, in-car fragrance technology, puddle lights, front parking sensors, a 540° panoramic camera, advanced parking assist, remote parking assist, and a Sony Premium 8-speaker audio system.
Essence starts from £34,900 RRP on-the-road; Elevate starts from £37,900 RRP on-the-road.
Who Makes LEPAS Cars?
LEPAS is owned by Chery International, the global export arm of Chery Automobile, one of China’s largest independent vehicle manufacturers. In the UK, LEPAS is the fourth brand from the Chery Group, alongside OMODA, JAECOO and Chery UK.
¹ Representative Example based on 6,000 miles per annum. Credit available subject to status. UK residents 18+. Finance Offered HP and PCP available. This offer is available to Retail customers only and is not available in conjunction with any other offers unless specified. Offer valid to 30th September 2026.
With Personal Contract Purchase, once you have paid all of your regular monthly repayments you can either 1) Pay the Optional Final Repayment and own the car. 2) Part exchange the car for a new one (subject to settlement of your existing agreement, new agreements are subject to status). 3) Return the car to Black Horse without paying the optional final repayment. Providing you’ve not exceeded the maximum agreed mileage and the car is in good condition (fair wear and tear accepted) you will have nothing further to pay. If the vehicle has exceeded the maximum agreed mileage then a charge of 8.0p+ VAT per excess mile applies.
Orders must be placed and accepted by 30th September and Vehicle Delivery fulfilled by 30th October 2026. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time.
OMODA & JAECOO UK LIMITED will receive a commission if you enter into an agreement with Black Horse Limited. This will be a percentage of the amount that you borrow. The commission will be the same, no matter the interest rate that you pay.
² This offer is available to private retail customers only who complete a test drive. It is not available to Fleet or Motability customers. A £500 voucher, which is deducted from the On The Road Price of the vehicle, is redeemable against the purchase of a new LEPAS L8 PHEV ordered and registered between 01.09.2026 and 30.09.2026. Available at participating LEPAS retailers only. LEPAS UK reserves the right to amend, extend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice. For full details, please contact your local LEPAS retailer.
Finance Option | Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) | Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) is a finance plan that allows you to spread the cost of the vehicle by making monthly payments over an agreed term. You will have three options at the end of the agreement; part exchange (new agreements subject to status), pay the option final repayment to own , or return the vehicle (conditions apply). |
OTR Cash Price | £34,900.00 | The amount required to purchase your vehicle if you were to pay by cash. |
Customer Deposit | £2,999.00 | The total amount of deposit you will put down on your finance agreement including your cash deposit, any part exchange equity and any contributions from the manufacturer or lender. |
Test Drive Voucher² | £500 | The Voucher offer will be deducted from the cash price of the vehicle. |
Total Amount of Credit | £31,401.00 | The amount that you will borrow under your finance agreement before any interest charges or fees are applied. |
Duration of Agreement | 49 Months | The number of your regular monthly payments under your finance agreement. |
Annual Mileage | 6,000 miles | The estimated annual mileage during your personal contract purchase agreement. It is important to be realistic with your estimation as excess mileage charges will be payable if you exceed your total contracted mileage. |
Excess per mile | 4p | The charge per mile if the mileage travelled has exceeded the total contracted mileage. |
Option to Purchase Fee | £10.00 | Included within the Optional Final Payment, should you wish to keep the vehicle at the end of the term. |
48 Monthly Payments | £398.99 | The amount of your regular monthly payments under your finance agreement. |
Optional Final Payment | £14,003.00 | The final payment, including the £10 purchase fee, that you will need to pay at the end of your finance agreement if you decide to keep the vehicle. |
Interest Rate (Fixed) | 1.87% | The interest rate is the percentage charged for the amount of credit per annum, fixed for the duration of the agreement. |
APR | 1.9% | The Annual Percentage Rate you are being charged for your finance agreement. |
Total Amount Payable | £36,153.52 | The total amount you pay for the vehicle if you keep it until the end of your finance agreement. It includes your deposit and any Finance Deposit Allowance (if applicable) and all scheduled monthly payments. |