LEPAS L6 EV kicks off first global elegance drive from Shanghai

LEPAS will send its L6 EV from Shanghai to Wuhu on Oct. 19 as part of the Chery International User Summit 2026, turning the model into the centerpiece of the brand’s first global elegance drive. The two-day trip is meant to showcase the EV’s range, charging, comfort and driver-assist features while helping LEPAS gather feedback from users in multiple markets.

Why it matters: - LEPAS is using the Shanghai-to-Wuhu drive to show how the L6 EV performs in real-world conditions, not just in a showroom. - The trip is designed to gather feedback from drivers from 15 countries as LEPAS expands the model beyond its July launch in Thailand. - The company is tying product testing to brand-building, using the event to support its push for global recognition in the premium NEV market.

What happened: - LEPAS L6 EV departs Shanghai on Oct. 19 for the LEPAS Global Elegance Drive during the Chery International User Summit 2026. - The two-day, overnight journey marks the official opening of the first LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week. - Thirty-four Elegant Driving Ambassadors from 15 countries are taking part. - The route runs from Shanghai to Wuhu and includes city streets, intercity highways, lakeside roads and winding mountain roads.

The details: - LEPAS positions the L6 EV as an Intelligent Urban Living SUV. - The model features a Nature-Inspired Tech Cabin, with a roomy and comfort-focused interior. - LEPAS says the L6 EV combines efficient electric power, a comfort-focused chassis, ADAS and intelligent parking support for easier daily driving and parking. - The EV’s range and fast-charging capability are meant to support longer trips. - During the drive, ambassadors will evaluate throttle response, driver assistance, ride comfort, range and charging performance. - Curves and changes in elevation will help test handling. - Parking in unfamiliar places will highlight the intelligent parking system. - The route is also meant to surface differences in driving expectations across markets. - The experience is intended to feed future co-creation efforts around the model and the broader LEPAS product strategy.

Between the lines: - The event turns a product road test into a marketing and research exercise. - LEPAS is signaling that local feedback from different markets will shape how it presents and develops future mobility products. - The timing, alongside the Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, shows LEPAS wants the brand to stand for lifestyle as much as transportation. - The slogan “TOGETHER IN ELEGANCE” frames the trip as a global community moment, not just a vehicle demonstration.

What's next: - LEPAS said the ambassadors’ first-hand impressions will help guide discussion and co-creation during the inaugural Global Elegant Lifestyle Week. - The Shanghai departure on Oct. 19 will be the first public step in the company’s broader “Drive Your Elegance” message. - LEPAS is expected to keep expanding its global footprint through its network of more than 500 sales and service locations. - Chery Auto will continue positioning the brand inside its wider international push in new-energy vehicles.

The bottom line: - LEPAS is betting that a cross-border road trip can do double duty: prove the L6 EV’s capabilities and sharpen the brand’s global identity. The trip is also a test of how well one EV can appeal to drivers with different road conditions and expectations across markets.