The Stellantis-backed Leapmotor B01 sedan is an electrical car constructed on the Leapmotor B10 crossover’s platform. The B01 will begin gross sales in China with a value vary of round 100,000 – 150,000 yuan (13,650 – 20,450 USD). At this time, it’s revealed on the MIIT web site.
Automobile Specs and Design
The Leapmotor B01 options 4770/1880/1490mm in l/w/h with a wheelbase of 2735mm. The outside design follows Leapmotor’s household styling with a closed-off entrance fascia, that includes a steady gentle strip and cut up headlight association. The sedan sports activities a dynamic profile with black window frames and exterior mirrors that improve its sporty look.
On the rear, the B01 incorporates a via–kind taillight design with segmented lighting components that create a extra vivid visible impact when illuminated. The car gives non-obligatory configurations together with a panoramic glass roof and completely different types of rear place lights.
Powertrain and Expertise
The B01 shall be obtainable with two powertrain choices:
- A 132 kw electrical motor from CRRC Occasions Electrical Drive Expertise
- A 160 kw electrical motor from Jinhua Lingsheng Energy Expertise
Each variations shall be outfitted with lithium-iron phosphate batteries from CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery).
Superior Driver Help
Constructed on Leapmotor’s newest LEAP 3.5 expertise structure, the B01 has an non-obligatory roof-mounted LiDAR system paired with an 8650 chip for clever driving capabilities. This {hardware} allows freeway and concrete computerized navigation help options.
In keeping with data disclosed at Leapmotor’s companion convention, the B01 sedan will launch in July this yr.
Leapmotor has develop into the third Chinese language NEV startup to realize profitability at scale after Li Auto and Aito. It additionally has already begun promoting two electrical car fashions via Stellantis dealerships in the UK as a part of their three way partnership. The C10 and the compact T03 electrical automotive are actually obtainable, with the B10 midsize SUV scheduled to launch later this yr.
