Leeds has its first Geely dealership. Lookers, which has operated in the city since the 1960s, has opened a dedicated Geely showroom inside its existing Ford site on York Road. The Chinese electric vehicle brand — backed by the group behind Volvo, Polestar and Lotus — launched in the UK last year and is now expanding rapidly, with Leeds among its latest additions.

Geely entered the UK market in October 2025 with the EX5, a compact electric SUV. It has since added the Starray EM-I to its line-up. The brand exceeded its initial target of 50 UK dealers by the end of 2025 and is pushing towards 100 by the end of this year. Lookers, one of the UK’s largest dealer groups, described the Leeds opening as a natural extension of its long-standing presence in the city.

Dave Graham, operations director for Lookers, said:

“Future-focused and future-proofed, the new Geely brand delivers real choice and value for customers keen to take their first or next step on a more sustainable driving future and we’re delighted to be the first dealership in Leeds to make that choice available to customers in the city and wider area.”

A Growing EV Presence in Leeds

The new Geely dealership in Leeds adds another name to the growing list of EV brands establishing themselves in the city. With Leeds’ push towards cleaner transport and continued investment in its automotive retail corridor along York Road, the move reflects broader confidence in the city as a key regional market for electric vehicles. Geely has ambitious plans for the UK, targeting annual sales of 100,000 vehicles and around 10 new models over the next three years.

Why this matters for Leeds

This is another signal that national and international brands see Leeds as a priority market. Lookers has been in the city for over 60 years, and choosing to add Geely shows it’s investing in the EV transition locally rather than waiting it out. For Leeds businesses and professionals weighing up electric options, there’s now more choice on the doorstep.