Key Takeaways
1. The Leapmotor B01 electric sedan starts at RMB 105,800 ($14,700) and offers a driving range of up to 650 km.
2. The B01 has five trim options, with the first three trims providing a 550 km range and priced between RMB 105,800 and RMB 125,800.
3. The car features a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that charges from 30 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes, with options for 56.2 kWh or 67.1 kWh.
4. Leapmotor aims to sell 40,000 units of the B01 monthly and has already surpassed 800,000 total deliveries by June 2025.
5. The company exports its vehicles globally, entering European markets, although facing potential tariff challenges for sales in the US.
The Leapmotor B01 electric sedan is ready for pre-order with a starting price of RMB 105,800 ($14,700) and can go as far as 650 km (according to CLTC estimates). This move is part of the brand’s strategy to offer lower prices than its competitors.
Trim Levels and Pricing
The B01 comes in five different trim options. The first three trims can achieve a distance of 550 km between charges, priced at RMB 105,800, RMB 115,800, and RMB 125,800 respectively. The pricier trims start from RMB 125,800 and go up to RMB 135,800, boasting a longer driving range of 650 km.
In contrast, the Xpeng Mona M03 begins at RMB 129,800 ($18,040) and has a driving range of 502 km.
Battery and Performance
Leapmotor states that the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, available in 56.2 kWh or 67.1 kWh variants, can charge from 30 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.
When it comes to performance, the B01 can be bought with either a single-motor or double-motor configuration, delivering an output of up to 292 kW. The quickest trim can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds.
Sales Goals and Market Presence
Leapmotor has set an ambitious goal of selling 40,000 units monthly for the B01, aiming at the budget-friendly segment of the market. In May 2025, the carmaker managed to deliver over 45,000 units, leading to total deliveries surpassing 800,000 by June. They plan to reach over half a million deliveries by year-end.
Leapmotor also exports its electric vehicles worldwide. Although tariff issues may hinder sales in the US, the company has made its way into Europe, where it sells the C10 SUV and the compact TO3 model.
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