Words: Andrew Sluys
Published 16 June 2026
Lepas has been confirmed as the next Chinese brand to enter the New Zealand market with the electric L6 SUV.
As part of the Chery automotive group, Lepas will join Omoda Jaecoo and Chery on sale in New Zealand.
The L6 is a smart-looking mid-size SUV that uses a 65kWh battery, and gets a range rating of 450km.
Power comes from a single electric motor producing 160kW and 275Nm of torque.
On the inside it gets a small digital cluster, and a 12.3-inch infotainment display.
News of Lepas launching in New Zealand comes off the back of a release announcing plans for the brand’s Australian expansion.
“The Lepas L6 represents an exciting new chapter for our business and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to bringing innovative, technology-driven vehicles to Australian customers,” said Lucas Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Lepas Australia.
“As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow locally, the Lepas L6 will offer Australian buyers a compelling combination of sophisticated design, intelligent features and everyday usability within the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment.”
NZ Autocar then reached out to a Lepas spokesperson, who confirmed the following:
“I can confirm the Lepas L6 is coming to NZ with timings currently TBC.”
Given Australia is set to get the L6 in the fourth quarter of 2026, we can estimate we’ll see it in the early months of 2027.
