Exploration
The Leapmotor B01, a compact all-electric sedan, was launched in July 2025, targeting young urban drivers who value aesthetics, intelligence, and affordability. This vehicle is positioned as a competitive mid-range EV offering advanced technology and a strong value proposition in China’s EV market.
Specifications and Features
The Leapmotor B01 comes with three battery packs: 43.9 kWh, 56.2 kWh, and 67.1 kWh, providing CLTC driving ranges of 430 km, 550 km, and 650 km respectively. Fast charging from 30% to 80% can be achieved in just 18 minutes, and energy consumption is as low as 11.4 kWh per 100 km. The vehicle uses a 27-in-1 thermal management system, improving range by about 10% and optimizing space and weight.
In terms of performance, the Leapmotor B01 features a rear-wheel-drive layout powered by a 7-in-1 electric drive producing 160 kW (218 PS) and 240 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h takes 6.4 seconds. The suspension system is a combination of MacPherson front and multi-link rear, tuned jointly by Chinese and European experts. The vehicle boasts a 50:50 weight distribution, enhancing handling stability, and a turning radius of 5.25 meters for agile city maneuverability. The tire blowout stabilization system can handle a maximum vehicle speed of 120 km/h.
The Leapmotor B01's dimensions are 4770 mm in length, 1880 mm in width, 1490 mm in height, and 2735 mm in wheelbase. The aerodynamic fastback shape, with a low drag coefficient of 0.197 Cd, offers better wind resistance than many premium electric cars.
The interior of the Leapmotor B01 features two color themes: gray or purple. The instrument panel is an 8.8-inch full LCD, while the central infotainment system is a 14.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen. The operating system is Leapmotor OS 4.0 Plus with DeepSeek AI voice assistant. The vehicle is equipped with either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155P or 8295P chip, depending on the trim. The interior also includes "magic expansion holes" for customizable accessories like foldable tables or phone holders. The standard trunk volume is 460 liters.
L2 autonomous driving features are standard, including automatic and memory parking, aided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip and 27 high-precision sensing devices (11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, mm-wave radars, LiDAR).
Market Positioning
The Leapmotor B01 is priced very competitively, ranging from ¥89,800 to ¥119,800 (approx. $12,500 to $16,700 USD). It offers six trim levels including comfort, enjoy, and LiDAR-equipped versions. The vehicle is designed for young drivers in urban settings focusing on style, smart features, and practical daily usability. Consumers who want a blend of long range, quick acceleration, smart safety, and modern comfort at an affordable price are the target customers.
The Leapmotor B01 was launched on July 24 and is available for delivery immediately. It follows the successful debut of Leapmotor’s B10 SUV, which surpassed 8,000 deliveries in 13 days, indicating strong market momentum for Leapmotor's EV offerings. The B01 aims to replicate this with its impressive combination of technology and pricing.
In the first half of 2025, Leapmotor's cumulative deliveries exceeded 220,000 vehicles, marking a year-on-year increase of more than 150%. Over 70% of the first batch of buyers chose the 650 km version of the Leapmotor B01, and 48% of them were female. Within 72 hours of its launch, 10,132 firm orders were received for the Leapmotor B01.
The Leapmotor B01 is the first vehicle under the brand's B series. It is equipped with two screens, including an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel. Slow charging for the Leapmotor B01 takes between 3.8 hours and 5.6 hours, depending on the versions. The Leapmotor Pilot advanced driving assistance system onboard the top-of-the-line version of the Leapmotor B01 is supported by 27 sensors. Leapmotor announced the production of its 10,000th Leapmotor B01 vehicle on July 30.
In summary, the Leapmotor B01 is a long-range, affordable, and tech-rich EV sedan designed for the youthful urban market, combining competitive pricing, advanced safety/autonomy features, and impressive performance in the rapidly growing Chinese electric vehicle landscape.
| Specification | Details | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Battery Options (kWh) | 43.9 / 56.2 / 67.1 | | Range (CLTC, km) | 430 / 550 / 650 | | Motor Power (kW/PS) | 160 kW / 218 PS | | Torque (Nm) | 240 | | Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 6.4 seconds | | Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) | 4770 x 1880 x 1490 | | Wheelbase (mm) | 2735 | | Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.197 | | Price (¥ / USD approx) | ¥89,800 - ¥119,800 ($12,500-$16,700) | | Infotainment Screen | 14.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen | | Autonomous Features | L2 assisted driving, automatic and memory parking | | Market Segment | Compact EV sedan, affordable mid-range segment |
The Leapmotor B01, boasting advanced technology in its hardware and software, integrates a 14.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen central infotainment system, DeepSeek AI voice assistant, and either Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155P or 8295P chip.
Young urban drivers looking for a blend of long range, quick acceleration, smart safety, and modern comfort at an affordable price will find the Leapmotor B01 appealing, as it offers several trim levels and is equipped with L2 autonomous driving features.
