Lepas L6 electric SUV launches in Australia as a single well-equipped grade

Key takeaways

• Priced from $47,990 before on-roads in a single Signature grade
• 65kWh LFP battery, 440km WLTP range and 30-80% charging in 22 minutes
• Seven-year warranty, eight-year battery cover, test drives from early November

Lepas has priced its first Australian model, the L6 mid-size electric SUV, from $47,990 before on-road costs. It comes in one Signature grade, with orders open now and test drives at Lepas dealers from early November.

Lepas is part of the Chery Group and is positioned above Chery as its more upmarket brand. It will be sold through Chery dealers and standalone showrooms, with 40 sites targeted by the end of 2026.

At $47,990, the L6 costs $6000 more than the similarly sized BYD Atto 3 Evo and Geely EX5, which both start at $41,990 before on-roads. It’s priced the same as the Skoda Elroq 60 Select, while the MG S5 EV Essence 62 shares the same $47,990 figure as a driveaway price, making the MG cheaper once on-roads are added to the Lepas.

Lepas L6 battery, range and charging

A single electric motor makes 160kW and 275Nm, drawing on a 65kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Lepas claims 440km of range on the WLTP test cycle.

DC fast charging peaks at 120kW, enough for a 30-80% top-up in about 22 minutes. Australian acceleration figures haven’t been published, though the UK-market L6 uses the same powertrain and is quoted at 7.9 seconds from 0-100km/h.

The L6 measures 4570mm long on a 2700mm wheelbase. Boot space is 323 litres, growing to 1255L with the rear seats folded, and two underfloor compartments add another 99L. A power tailgate is standard.

Lepas L6 standard equipment

• 19-inch machined alloy wheels, LED headlights with intelligent high-beam assist and puddle lights
• Panoramic sunroof with powered sunshade and acoustic glass for the front doors
• 13.2-inch portrait touchscreen and 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster
• Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 50W wireless phone charger
• Eight-speaker Sony sound system
• Beige synthetic leather trim with heated and ventilated power front seats
• Seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, surround-view camera and automatic parking assist

Khaki White is the only standard paint. Crimson Purple, Light Speed Orange and Bamboo Grey are premium colours, but Lepas is waiving the cost for a limited time, an $800 saving. Carbon Crystal Black is available only to pre-order customers.

Ownership cover runs to a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with seven years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing, although servicing costs haven’t been disclosed. The battery carries an eight-year, 200,000km warranty.

The L6 is the first of five model lines Lepas plans for Australia. The smaller L4 electric SUV is due in December, with a plug-in hybrid version of the L6 to follow in 2027.