Lepas is a brand of Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery that was established in 2025. It is a sub-division of Chery International, and will only be marketed outside China to support Chery's export strategy.
The brand was announced in a brand convention in Wuhu, Anhui, China in April 2025.[2] Its first model, the Lepas L8, rolled off the production line on 22 April 2025.[3] The brand introduced its new logo in July 2025, during its auto show debut at the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.[4] The brand intends to sell 500,000 units globally within three years of its launch, targeting 27 countries by the end of 2025, with plans to reach 45 countries by 2027.[2][5]
The name "Lepas" is a combination of the words 'leap' and 'passion'.