Lillywhites welcome Leapmotor
Published on 21st November 2025 at 14:53
With further dealer franchise appointments set to be announced in the coming
months, Fitzpatrick’s Garage in Naas, adjacent to the Naas Ball, now wears the
Leapmotor jersey, their seventh retail partner in Ireland.
First deliveries of Leapmotor’s T03 compact car (265km WLTP), retailing from
€18,995 plus delivery related charges, and the C10 large family SUV (420km WLTP),
retailing from €38,995 for the all-electric version or from €45,420 for the REEV
(975km Range-Extended Electric Vehicle), are landing at Fitzpatrick’s Garage in
Naas this week.
The newly unveiled B10 SUV (434km WLTP), retailing from €32,984 inclusive of
grants, will take pride of place in the Naas showroom, promising premium
technology and style at an accessible price point.
The brand recently announced its six-year/unlimited mileage warranty across the
range, together with 261 offers, to include 3.9% APR finance rates.
Stephen McGrath, Brand Manager at Leapmotor Ireland, commenting on the
appointment, said: “Welcoming Fitzpatrick’s Garage to the Leapmotor family is a
significant milestone in our journey to democratise accessible electric mobility,
without compromise, across Ireland. Fitzpatrick’s long heritage and reputation for
excellent service align perfectly with Leapmotor’s values of innovation, trust and
customer focus. Together, we look forward to making EV ownership an accessible
reality for Kildare motorists and beyond.”
For over seven decades, Fitzpatrick’s Garage Group has stood at the forefront of
automotive excellence in Ireland. Founded in 1951 by Mr. Jimmy Fitzpatrick in
Kildare Town, the business quickly outgrew its modest beginnings, relocating in 1968
to the Dublin Road, now its head office. Today, Fitzpatrick’s operates showrooms in
Kildare Town, Naas, Carlow, and Tullamore, employing over 150 dedicated
professionals.
Sean Lyons, CEO at Fitzpatrick’s Garage Group, commented: “We are delighted to be
“Taking the Leap” as the newest official Leapmotor dealer. Customers have always
been at the heart of the Fitzpatrick’s business. As the motor industry accelerates
towards electrification, Fitzpatrick’s prides itself as being progressive, open to
change, new technology, and willing to help their customers on this exciting new
journey.”
He continued: “Leapmotor’s EV and REEV models deliver outstanding value and
technology, marking an exciting new chapter for both our business and our
customers. Partnering with such an exciting and innovative new brand in Leapmotor
fills us with immense pride, and we look forward to celebrating Fitzpatrick's 75th
Birthday in 2026 with this fantastic new brand.
Leapmotor is a strategic partnership between Stellantis, one of the world’s largest
mobility companies, and Leapmotor, one of the leading, and fastest-growing, electric
vehicle brands globally.
Gowan Auto, National Importer for Leapmotor in Ireland, is the exclusive importer
and distributor of Stellantis brands in Ireland including Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS
Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Opel, and Peugeot, together with Honda.
The addition of Leapmotor to the Gowan Auto portfolio offers Irish electric vehicle
customers an even wider choice in terms of value and technology.
