# Leapmotor B03X
The **Leapmotor B03X** is a compact electric crossover SUV built by the Chinese manufacturer [Leapmotor](https://www.edgepedia.org/leapmotor), sold in its home market as the Leapmotor A10. It was unveiled on 21 November 2025 in [Guangzhou](https://www.edgepedia.org/guangzhou) as the first model developed on Leapmotor's brand-new global A platform, and it launched in China on 26 March 2026 in Jinhua before rolling out to Europe, Australia, and New Zealand during 2026.[1](https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-b03x-global-debut-a-new-benchmark-for-the-global-compact-segment) • [2](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-a10-launch-in-china) Leapmotor positions it as an affordable, technology-rich B-segment SUV and plans sales in nearly 40 countries and regions.[2](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-a10-launch-in-china)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body and platform | B-segment electric SUV, first model on Leapmotor's global A platform; 4,270 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,635 mm high, 2,605 mm wheelbase[1](https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-b03x-global-debut-a-new-benchmark-for-the-global-compact-segment) • [3](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-announces-b03x-order-opening-in-europe-a-new-benchmark-in-the-urban-crossover-segment) |
| Batteries and range | Life grade: 39.8 kWh, 292 km WLTP; Design grade: 53.0 kWh, 382 km WLTP (237 miles); up to 505 km CLTC in China[4](https://www.carexpert.co.nz/car-reviews/2026-leapmotor-b03x-review-quick-drive) • [5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html) • [2](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-a10-launch-in-china) |
| Performance | Front-mounted single motor, 145 kW (about 197 hp) and 200 Nm on the Design grade; 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds on both grades[4](https://www.carexpert.co.nz/car-reviews/2026-leapmotor-b03x-review-quick-drive) • [6](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/leapmotor/b03x/b03x/) |
| Charging | Up to 133 kW DC, 30 to 80 per cent in about 16 minutes; 11 kW onboard AC charger; heat pump standard on Design[5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html) |
| Boot space | 405 liters plus a 105-liter underfloor well, 510 liters with the floor removed; rear seat bases flip up for tall items[7](https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/b03x/suv/review) |
| Pricing | UK from £26,995 including a £1,500 Leap Grant; European orders from €24,900; Australia from $29,990 drive-away[5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html) • [3](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-announces-b03x-order-opening-in-europe-a-new-benchmark-in-the-urban-crossover-segment) • [8](https://www.leapmotor.net/en-au/models/b03x) |
| Safety rating | Not yet assessed by ANCAP or Euro NCAP; Leapmotor targets a five-star result with testing expected in early 2027[9](https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2027-leapmotor-b03x-review) |
## Background and launch
Leapmotor, founded in 2015 in Hangzhou and distributed internationally through a partnership with [Stellantis](https://www.edgepedia.org/stellantis), which holds a stake of just over 20 per cent acquired in 2023, positions the B03X below the C-segment B10 in its line-up.[6](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/leapmotor/b03x/b03x/) The company unveiled the car in Guangzhou in November 2025 as a "smart premium long-range SUV" and describes it as engineered from the outset for international standards rather than adapted from a domestic model.[1](https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-b03x-global-debut-a-new-benchmark-for-the-global-compact-segment) • [2](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-a10-launch-in-china)
The market rollout followed a staged pattern. European order books opened in early July 2026 with a starting list price of €24,900.[3](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-announces-b03x-order-opening-in-europe-a-new-benchmark-in-the-urban-crossover-segment) In the United Kingdom the car went on sale in the second half of 2026 at £26,995 including a £1,500 Leap Grant.[1](https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-b03x-global-debut-a-new-benchmark-for-the-global-compact-segment) • [5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html) In Australia it starts at $29,990 drive-away, while New Zealand pricing opens at $37,990 plus on-road costs.[8](https://www.leapmotor.net/en-au/models/b03x) Spanish market reporting places the official list price for the Life version at about €24,264, with promotional prices reported around €15,000 to €17,500 once subsidies and discounts are applied.[10](https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2026/09/15/leapmotor-presume-en-jaen-de-sus-nuevos-b05-y-b03x-radio-jaen/)
## Powertrain and variants
The B03X is offered in two grades with different battery and motor combinations. The entry Life grade pairs a 130 kW electric motor with a 39.8 kWh LFP battery for a claimed 292 km of WLTP range, while the Design grade uses a 145 kW motor and a 53.0 kWh pack for 382 km WLTP. Both grades record the same 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time, with the Design's extra power offset by its heavier battery.[4](https://www.carexpert.co.nz/car-reviews/2026-leapmotor-b03x-review-quick-drive) In the UK specification the 53 kWh car is quoted at 237 miles, with 194 bhp and 200 Nm driving the front wheels, a 0-62 mph time of 8.6 seconds, and a top speed of 99 mph.[5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html)
The Chinese-market A10 is specified more richly: Leapmotor quotes 505 km of CLTC range from a high-density LFP battery, a high-performance oil-cooled electric drive, and an 88.1 per cent space utilization rate.[2](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-a10-launch-in-china) The car uses Leapmotor's CTC 2.0 Plus Cell-to-Chassis construction, which integrates the battery into the vehicle structure rather than mounting it as a separate box, and the company credits this approach with the 88.1 per cent space-efficiency figure.[5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html)
## Charging and efficiency
Charging is one of the B03X's stronger attributes. It accepts up to 133 kW from a suitable DC rapid charger, with Leapmotor claiming a 30 to 80 per cent charge in about 16 minutes, and it carries an 11 kW onboard AC charger, app-controlled battery pre-heating, and a heat pump as standard equipment on the Design grade.[5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html) Vehicle-to-Load output supplies up to 3.3 kW at 230 V for appliances such as laptops, electric bikes, or a portable fridge, and Type 2 and domestic three-pin charging cables are included.[5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html)
Measured consumption has been favorable in early testing. What Car? recorded 5.5 mi/kWh on a warm test drive, and CarExpert's Australian test car displayed 13.9 kWh/100 km over 105 km of mixed driving with air conditioning running, below Leapmotor's quoted combined figure of 15.7 kWh/100 km, though that reading was not a controlled test.[7](https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/b03x/suv/review) • [9](https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2027-leapmotor-b03x-review) Quattroruote measured 6.1 km/kWh over its standard 70 km test route in Italy.[11](https://www.quattroruote.it/prove/2026/leapmotor_b03x-_spazio_e_flessibilita_da_19-900_euro.html)
## Interior and practicality
Space is the car's headline attribute. What Car? notes that five six-foot adults fit with room to spare, and that the middle rear seat sits on a completely flat floor.[7](https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/b03x/suv/review) The boot holds 405 liters, less than the [Kia EV3](https://www.edgepedia.org/kia-ev3) (460 liters), [Nissan Leaf](https://www.edgepedia.org/nissan-leaf) (437 liters), and [Renault 4](https://www.edgepedia.org/renault-4) (420 liters), but removing the boot floor exposes a deep 105-liter well and lifts total capacity to 510 liters. The rear seat backs split 60/40, and the seat bases flip up to create room for tall items, a feature What Car? says none of the B03X's key rivals offer.[7](https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/b03x/suv/review) Leapmotor's own material quotes up to 475 liters of storage including a waterproof, washable hidden Leap Box, 33 storage compartments, and a 2.53 m load length.[8](https://www.leapmotor.net/en-au/models/b03x)
## Technology
The cabin centers on a 14.6-inch HD central touchscreen with 2.5K resolution and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, running Leapmotor's Leap OS with wireless Apple CarPlay and [Android Auto](https://www.edgepedia.org/android-auto), a voice assistant, and over-the-air updates.[8](https://www.leapmotor.net/en-au/models/b03x) The Life grade carries a six-speaker audio system and 17 ADAS functions with seven airbags, while the Design grade adds a 360-degree camera, integrated dashcam, front parking sensors, side collision sensors, and a 12-speaker system.[8](https://www.leapmotor.net/en-au/models/b03x) Australian-market specification lists 21 driver-assistance functions on the Life grade.[9](https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2027-leapmotor-b03x-review)
In China, the A10 brings features previously confined to more expensive cars into the budget segment: LiDAR-enabled Parking Spot-to-Parking ADAS and dual Qualcomm flagship chips (8295 and 8650), at a price positioned under the RMB 100,000 level.[2](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-a10-launch-in-china)
## Reception
Early reviews converge on the same profile: strong space, equipment, and value, held back by driving dynamics and software. The Independent rated it 6/10, praising passenger and boot space, clever rear seats, standard equipment, and fast charging, while criticizing cheap-feeling trim, inconsistent driver assistance systems, endless warning sounds, overly light steering, and disappointing tire grip.[5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html) Auto Express scored it 3.0, calling the infotainment system frustratingly slow and laggy and the driving dynamics lacking, while noting impressive rear space and strong efficiency in initial testing.[12](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/leapmotor/b03x/370408/new-leapmotor-b03x-2026-review-spacious-infuriating) The RAC gave it 7.1/10, with value at 9/10 but ride and handling at 5/10, citing lacklustre ride, surprising lack of traction, and intrusive driver aids.[6](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/leapmotor/b03x/b03x/) CarExpert's New Zealand drive found the near-weightless steering and box-like visibility well suited to city use but noted body lean in corners, while judging the driver monitoring and lane-keep systems accurate and non-invasive on its pre-production car.[4](https://www.carexpert.co.nz/car-reviews/2026-leapmotor-b03x-review-quick-drive) Leapmotor has said that over-the-air software updates will address many of the criticisms raised in first drives.[5](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html)
Against direct competitors on range, its 237-mile UK figure falls short of the Renault 4 (250 miles), Kia EV3 (270 miles), and Nissan Leaf (280 miles).[7](https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/b03x/suv/review)
## References
1. [Leapmotor B03X Global Debut: a New Benchmark for the Global Compact Segment, Stellantis Media](https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-b03x-global-debut-a-new-benchmark-for-the-global-compact-segment)
2. [Leapmotor A10 Launch in China, Stellantis Media](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-a10-launch-in-china)
3. [Leapmotor announces B03X order opening in Europe, Stellantis Media](https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-announces-b03x-order-opening-in-europe-a-new-benchmark-in-the-urban-crossover-segment)
4. [2026 Leapmotor B03X review, quick drive, CarExpert NZ](https://www.carexpert.co.nz/car-reviews/2026-leapmotor-b03x-review-quick-drive)
5. [Leapmotor B03X review, The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/leapmotor-b03x-electric-car-review-b3048141.html)
6. [Leapmotor B03X Review 2026: Prices, specs and verdict, RAC Drive](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/leapmotor/b03x/b03x/)
7. [Leapmotor B03X review, What Car?](https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/b03x/suv/review)
8. [Leapmotor B03X, Compact Electric SUV, Leapmotor Australia](https://www.leapmotor.net/en-au/models/b03x)
9. [2027 Leapmotor B03X review, CarExpert](https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2027-leapmotor-b03x-review)
10. [Leapmotor presume en Jaén de sus nuevos B05 y B03X, Cadena SER](https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2026/09/15/leapmotor-presume-en-jaen-de-sus-nuevos-b05-y-b03x-radio-jaen/)
11. [Leapmotor B03X - prova, consumi, prezzo, Quattroruote](https://www.quattroruote.it/prove/2026/leapmotor_b03x-_spazio_e_flessibilita_da_19-900_euro.html)
12. [New Leapmotor B03X 2026 review: spacious but infuriating, Auto Express](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/leapmotor/b03x/370408/new-leapmotor-b03x-2026-review-spacious-infuriating)
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