Electric sedan from Leapmotor, the B01 model, surpasses 10,000 production units within its first week of market release.
Leapmotor's B01 electric sedan, officially launched in China in late July 2025, is making waves in the competitive mid-size EV sedan market. The vehicle offers six variants with CLTC driving ranges between 430 km and 650 km, and prices range from RMB 89,800 (€10,700) for the base 430 km Comfort Edition to RMB 119,800 (€14,200 approx.) for the top 650 km LiDAR Edition[1][2][3].
The B01 is built on Leapmotor’s updated Leap3.5 modular platform, boasting a low drag coefficient (0.197 Cd), three interior theme options, and smart features powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. It supports fast charging, with a battery enabling about 300 km of range in just 18 minutes of charging[2][3]. Pre-sales started late June 2025, with deliveries beginning around late July 2025 in China.
Interestingly, the most popular version of the B01 is the 650-km range model with LiDAR, which is the highest-spec version of the B01, according to the company[1]. Over 70 percent of the first batch of B01 customers chose this variant[1].
Leapmotor currently sells a variety of models in China, including the T03, B01, B10, C01, C10, C11, and C16 models[1]. The T03, B01, and B10 are available only as BEV variants, while the other models are also available as extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants[1].
The B01 targets the competitive mid-size EV sedan segment with features comparable to Tesla Model 3 but priced at less than half the cost, emphasizing value for money and advanced tech like LiDAR and AI voice assistants[1][2][3].
Regarding sales figures, although exact numbers for the B01 are not yet publicly available as it just launched, research projects that if the B01's performance exceeds expectations, Leapmotor’s domestic sales could approach 600,000 units, suggesting strong optimism about the B01’s market impact[4].
Leapmotor delivered 48,006 vehicles in June, marking a record high for the second consecutive month[1]. The B01 received 10,132 locked-in orders within 72 hours of its launch[1].
In terms of upcoming launches, the new D-series lineup by Leapmotor will be launched, featuring a full-size SUV as the first model[1][4]. However, specific launch dates or detailed information about the D-series SUVs were not available in the latest sources[1][4].
In summary, the Leapmotor B01 electric sedan, with its competitive pricing, advanced features, and strong sales performance, is poised to make a significant impact in the Chinese market. The company's future plans, including the launch of the D-series SUVs, are eagerly awaited by automotive enthusiasts.
References:
- Leapmotor
- Electrek
- TechCrunch
- Reuters
- Leapmotor's electric vehicle, the B01, is creating a stir in the mid-size EV sedan market of China, boasting features comparable to the Tesla Model 3 but at a lower cost.
- The B01, built on Leapmotor's updated modular platform, offers six variants with CLTC driving ranges between 430 km and 650 km, catering to different consumer needs.
- Surprisingly, the most popular variant of the B01 is the 650-km range model with LiDAR, chosen by over 70 percent of the initial customers.
- Leapmotor has a diverse portfolio in China, consisting of models like the T03, B01, B10, C01, C10, C11, and C16, with the T03, B01, and B10 available only as battery electric vehicles (BEV).
- Sales figures for the B01 are not yet publicly available, but research suggests that if its performance meets expectations, Leapmotor's domestic sales could reach up to 600,000 units, demonstrating strong optimism about its market impact.
- The automotive industry eagerly anticipates Leapmotor's future launches, particularly the D-series lineup featuring a full-size SUV as the first model, while specific details about the D-series SUVs are yet to be unveiled.
