Leapmotor assisted driving roadmap 2026 CNAP expansion

In a company-led update tied to its annual financial disclosure, Leapmotor outlined a clear technology trajectory for advanced driver assistance and intelligent mobility systems. The announcement, made alongside its 2025 financial report on the Hong Kong stock exchange, provides insight into how the company is scaling assisted driving capabilities across platforms and geographies. The strategy emphasizes rapid deployment combined with long-term artificial intelligence integration to strengthen competitiveness in smart mobility.

CNAP rollout across vehicle platforms

In February 2026, Leapmotor introduced its City Navigation-Assisted Driving (CNAP) system across B- and C-segment platforms for the first time. This deployment initially covered multiple urban regions in China, marking a significant step toward scalable assisted driving adoption. The company confirmed that by the second quarter of 2026, CNAP will expand to nationwide availability, positioning the system among higher-tier offerings within the industry in terms of coverage and capability.

AI-driven assisted driving development

Beyond immediate feature deployment, Leapmotor is focusing on long-term innovation through artificial intelligence. The company aims to build an intelligent driving foundation model by the end of 2026. This model is expected to support research and development of next-generation assisted driving systems powered by large-scale AI architectures, enabling improved decision-making, adaptability, and performance in complex driving environments.

Strategic focus on scalability and intelligence

The combined approach of expanding CNAP coverage while investing in AI-driven models reflects a dual strategy of short-term execution and long-term capability building. By integrating advanced algorithms with broader deployment, Leapmotor is positioning its assisted driving ecosystem to evolve toward higher levels of automation while maintaining scalability across vehicle segments.