LEPAS Brings Elegant Technology to Life Through Real-World Test Drives at LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week

WUHU, China, Oct. 21, 2026 -- From October 19 to 21, over 300 Test Drive Ambassadors from around the world took part in LEPAS's test drives and technology demonstrations at Squirrel Town in Wuhu. Held as part of the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, the event featured multiple LEPAS NEV models, with driving exercises covering urban commuting, consecutive turns and intelligent parking, alongside everyday demonstrations of NEV technology. Together with the LEPAS L6 EV’s first-ever LEPAS Global Journey of Elegant Driving, which explored long-distance intercity travel, these experiences highlighted the value of Elegant Technology across different driving and lifestyle scenarios.

Putting Effortless Control to the Test

From slowing down at intersections to navigating speed bumps, everyday driving puts a vehicle's smoothness and composure to the test. Test Drive Ambassadors experienced braking response, suspension performance and ride comfort over uneven surfaces firsthand.

Through figure-eight slalom courses, U-shaped turns and S-bends, Test Drive Ambassadors experienced the vehicles’ steering response and body control through successive turns. Together, these driving exercises brought vehicle dynamics into real-world scenarios, making effortless control tangible through every turn and change of direction.

Intelligent Parking Takes Center Stage in Everyday Driving

To address everyday parking challenges, the event featured demonstrations of Automated Parking Assist (APA), Remote Parking Assist (RPA) and the Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) system, exclusive to the LEPAS L8 PHEV. The demonstrations highlighted how these technologies can simplify parking and vehicle retrieval. After trying APA, José Planelles, a Test Drive Ambassador from Borjamotor in Spain, commented: “Automated parking was what impressed me most today. It performed really well, and I think it’s a great solution for people who find parking difficult.”

Test Drive Ambassadors experienced the LEPAS L8 PHEV's SIVP system in realistic parking settings. Using digital garage mapping and navigation technology, along with optimized multi-sensor fusion to enhance environmental perception, the system enables autonomous parking across various scenarios within designated enclosed parking areas. Users can summon their vehicles via a smartphone app, allowing the vehicles to pull out of parking spaces automatically. When parking, users can exit the vehicle and let the system identify available spaces, plan routes and park autonomously. It can also search for vacant spaces while cruising through parking areas and maneuver into tight spots, reducing the need to circle parking lots or enter and exit vehicles in confined spaces.

More Than a Test Drive: Technology Meets Everyday Life

Between test drives, coffee and hot food added a touch of everyday comfort to the event. Vehicles used Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology to power coffee machines and catering equipment, allowing Test Drive Ambassadors to enjoy refreshments while experiencing the convenience of NEV technology firsthand. These moments of relaxation brought another dimension to elegant mobility.

Under the theme “TOGETHER IN ELEGANCE,” the test drives connected product experiences with user co-creation. Throughout the week, feedback from Test Drive Ambassadors across different markets will help LEPAS better understand real-world mobility needs and work with global users to explore new expressions of elegant mobility, bringing the “Drive Your Elegance” philosophy closer to everyday life.

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About LEPAS

LEPAS is Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, dedicated to creating elegant mobility experiences for users worldwide. Committed to becoming the Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life, LEPAS brings together Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology, and Exquisite Space - transforming elegance into a driving experience you can see, feel, and trust. Supported by a growing global dealer network of more than 500 sales and service outlets, LEPAS is expanding its international footprint through localized operations, delivering products and experiences tailored to users across global markets. 

About Chery Auto

Founded in 1997, Chery Auto is a global automotive manufacturer specializing in vehicle development, intelligent technologies, and new energy solutions. The company operates in more than 130 countries and regions, supported by a strong international network of research, production, and strategic partnerships. Chery Auto has remained China's No. 1 passenger vehicle exporter among Chinese brands for 23 consecutive years. Guided by its global philosophy of "In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere," Chery Auto is committed to advancing sustainable mobility through continuous innovation and global collaboration.