Leapmotor B03: This Chinese electric city car could deal a heavy blow to the Renault 5

Leapmotor continues its push and unveils a key model at the Auto Show: the B03 city car. To attract buyers, it will highlight its interior space, fast charging speed... and certainly competitive prices.

Leapmotor has just broken its registration record in France, with over 1,100 vehicles registered in September. The Chinese brand distributed by Stellantis plans to accelerate its growth with a series of new models. In addition to getting up close with the compact B05 and the small SUV B03X, attendees of the Auto Show can also see another model on which Leapmotor is placing heavy bets—the B03, which is the sedan version of the B03X.

With this model, the brand enters the highly competitive category of versatile city cars, which is the most important segment in France. However, this vehicle stands out due to its substantial size, with a length of 4.18 meters—26 centimeters longer than the R5 and 13 centimeters longer than the ID.Polo.

As is typical, Leapmotor holds a preliminary official launch without revealing all details. The manufacturer does confirm some specifications, including a range of up to 390 km in the WLTP mixed cycle, which is slightly lower than that of its competitors. On the positive side, the car promises faster charging, with a peak DC charge rate of 145 kW (compared to 100 kW for the R5), allowing it to reach 80% charge in 21 minutes from 10%.

Thanks to its large size, the B03 promises good interior space and a spacious trunk, which the brand claims is “particularly modular.” There will also be a waterproof loading area. Another already announced advantage is its comprehensive equipment, including a 14.6-inch touchscreen, heated front seats and steering wheel, as well as numerous driving assistance features.

The main selling point should be the price, as usual with Leapmotor. To make it attractive, we imagine a starting price below 20,000 euros, though with a smaller battery that would provide around 300 km of range. The launch date in France has not been specified.

In the meantime, you can already try out the B03X SUV at dealerships, priced starting at 23,900 euros!