Joe Norris Motors Named First Leapmotor Dealer in Ireland

Published on 17 September, 2025

Navan-based dealership will introduce Leapmotor’s new T03 and C10 electric models to Irish motorists this October.

Overview

Joe Norris Motors in Navan, Co. Meath, has been appointed as the first official retail partner for Leapmotor in Ireland. The move comes ahead of the brand’s launch this October, when the new T03 city EV and C10 SUV will arrive on Irish roads.

Yvonne Sweeney, Business Development Manager at Leapmotor Ireland, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Joe Norris Motors as the inaugural Leapmotor Retail Partner in Ireland. Their outstanding reputation for quality, customer care, and genuine community focus makes them an ideal representative for the Leapmotor brand.”

Founded in 1986, Joe Norris Motors has built a strong reputation in Meath, originally linked with Renault before becoming the county’s main Peugeot dealer in 2020. Operating from its state-of-the-art facility on Kentstown Road, the dealership is now preparing for a new chapter with Leapmotor.

Dealer Principal Pieter Van Der Linde said:
“Joining Leapmotor at the start of its Irish journey is an exciting and proud moment for the dealership. We look forward to bringing Leapmotor’s innovative, feature-rich electric vehicles to our customers and to being at the forefront of sustainable mobility in County Meath and beyond.”

The partnership marks the first step in Leapmotor’s rollout across Ireland. Distributed by Gowan Auto — the importer of Stellantis brands including Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Jeep, and Alfa Romeo, as well as Honda — Leapmotor will expand its retail network nationwide in the coming weeks.

Sinead McCann

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