FROM£34,900Essence OTR
ELECTRIC56 milesWLTP headline range
COMBINED745 milesWLTP headline range
What is the LEPAS L8?
The L8 is a five-seat large SUV and the first LEPAS model launched in the UK. It launches as a plug-in hybrid, using a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, Dedicated Hybrid Transmission and an 18.4kWh battery.
POWERTRAINPHEV1.5T + DHT + 18.4kWh
CHARGING20 min30–80% DC, stated maximum
WARRANTY7 / 100kVehicle warranty
Essence vs Elevate
There are two launch trims. Essence starts at £34,900 OTR; Elevate starts at £37,900 OTR.
| Item | Essence | Elevate |
|---|---|---|
| UK OTR price | £34,900 | £37,900 |
| Powertrain | 1.5T PHEV + DHT | 1.5T PHEV + DHT |
| Battery | 18.4kWh | 18.4kWh |
| Electric range | Up to 56 miles WLTP | Up to 56 miles WLTP |
| Warranty | 7 years / 100,000 miles | 7 years / 100,000 miles |
The useful takeawayThe biggest questions aren't just specification. Think about whether you can charge regularly, how much of your driving could be electric, where your nearest dealer is and whether the monthly cost still works when you include insurance and other ownership costs.
Headline specifications
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol |
| Transmission | Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) |
| Battery | 18.4kWh |
| Electric range | Up to 56 miles WLTP |
| Combined range | Up to 745 miles WLTP |
| CO₂ | 21g/km WLTP |
| DC charging | 30–80% in as little as 20 minutes |
| Seats | 5 |
Who is the L8 designed to suit?
Good fit if you can chargeHome or regular charging can make the PHEV concept more useful.
Good fit if you need long-distance flexibilityThe petrol engine removes the need to plan every longer trip around charging.
Investigate if you keep cars for a long timeLook closely at servicing, parts and resale rather than relying on the warranty alone.
Investigate if you need a local dealerFind the nearest authorised retailer before committing.
Figures checked against LEPAS UK information available in September 2026. WLTP figures are test-cycle figures; real-world results vary. Official LEPAS L8 page.