This is Leapmotor’s response to the Volkswagen ID. Polo

It’s called the Leapmotor B03, has up to 197 horsepower, and promises a range of 390 km. It made its debut at the Paris Motor Show and could surprise with its price.

Another Leapmotor model is set to compete in the new generation of more affordable electric cars. Named the Leapmotor B03, it recently made its European debut at the Paris Motor Show, where Razão Automóvel was present.

Following the B03X and B05, the Chinese brand strengthens its lineup with a five-door utility vehicle positioned above the smaller T03. Its natural rivals include the Volkswagen ID. Polo, Geely E2, and Renault 5.

With a length of 4.18 meters and a wheelbase of 2.61 meters, the B03 promises ample interior space as one of its key selling points — the brand claims up to 888 mm of legroom for rear passengers.

Spaciousness and versatility highlighted

In addition to ample legroom, the seats can be adjusted in various configurations, starting with the front passenger seat, which allows the backrest to fold down.

In the second row, the seat bases can be raised, similar to Honda’s well-known magic seats. Leapmotor calls this feature LeapFlex.

There are also over 30 storage spaces throughout the cabin, including the Leap Box, an waterproof storage area. The trunk is very spacious as well, with 474 liters of capacity, and it features a split floor to enhance versatility.

Inside, there’s a 14.6″ central screen and an 8.8″ digital instrument panel, both integrated into the Leap OS 4.0 Plus operating system.

It also supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote software updates, as well as features like heated seats and steering wheel. The brand mentions 21 driving assistance systems as well.

Up to 197 hp and 21-minute charging

The updates don’t stop at the interior. Leapmotor finally revealed some of the key technical specifications for the European version of the B03.

Built on the Compact Electric Platform, the new electric utility vehicle will come in versions with up to 145 kW (197 hp), a power level significantly higher than those sold in China, where it is known as the A05.

The announced range is up to 390 km (WLTP), while the fast charging system allows the battery to go from 10% to 80% charge in just 21 minutes. Still, some important details remain unknown, such as the battery capacity and the various configurations available in the European market.

As for battery power and capacity, secrecy persists, forcing us to look at the version sold in China, known as the A05, to get an idea of what to expect.

In that region, this utility vehicle is available with two electric motors, one with 70 kW (95 hp) and another with 90 kW (122 hp), which can be paired with two different batteries: one with a capacity of 40 kWh and another with 53 kWh.

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How much does it cost?

The final price of the Leapmotor B03 remains unknown. The brand has not yet revealed the price for Portugal, nor confirmed the exact date of its arrival in our market.

For reference, the B03X, the brand’s SUV in the same segment, is available in Portugal starting at 24,285 euros.

Therefore, it is expected that the new B03 will be priced below this amount. For example, the Geely E2 starts at 21,900 euros.