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Lepas L8Release date and price in Australia

The Lepas L8 is confirmed for Australia. Timing: Plug-in hybrid towards the end of 2027; an electric L8 is planned for 2028. Price: Not announced.

Lepas L8

Photo: Andra Febrian, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.

Confirmed for AustraliaStatus
Plug-in hybrid towards the end of 2027; an electric L8 is planned for 2028Expected
Plug-in hybrid (electric later)Powertrain
Not announcedPrice

What we know so far

About Lepas

MainstreamOwned by Chery (China)

A new Chery brand sitting between Chery and Jaecoo. Sister brands: Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, Exlantix, Jetour, Freelander. Who owns which car brand.

On sale now: the closest alternatives

If you don't want to wait, these are the nearest cars you can buy today, with full running costs.

GWMHaval H6 PHEVGWM Haval H6 PHEV
106 km electricPlug-in · Mid-size SUVClaimed electric range, then petrol19.1 kWh battery4.70 m long
From $44,990 drive-awayPlug-in≈ $19.20/week, charged at home240 kWToo new to tellCheryTiggo 8 Super HybridChery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid
95 km electricPlug-in · 7-seat SUVClaimed electric range, then petrol18.3 kWh battery4.72 m long
From $45,990 drive-awayPlug-in≈ $20.21/week, charged at home0–100 8.5 sToo new to tellHyundaiKona ElectricHyundai Kona Electric
505 kmSmall SUVClaimed range, Extended Range (from 370 km)64.8 kWh battery4.36 m long
From $46,000 + on-roads505 km range≈ $13.78/week to charge99–150 kW · 0–100 from 7.8 sEstablished

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Common questions

When is the Lepas L8 coming to Australia?

Plug-in hybrid towards the end of 2027; an electric L8 is planned for 2028.

How much will the Lepas L8 cost in Australia?

Not announced.

What can I buy now instead of the Lepas L8?

The closest cars on sale now are the GWM Haval H6 PHEV, Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and Hyundai Kona Electric.

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