Electric sedan manufactured by Leapmotor surpasses 10,000 production units within the initial week of its market debut
Leapmotor's B01 electric sedan was officially launched in China in late July 2025, with deliveries starting in August. The initial production of the B01 set a new speed record for Leapmotor, and the company delivered 48,006 vehicles in June, marking a record high for the second consecutive month.
The B01 received 10,132 locked-in orders within 72 hours of its launch, indicating strong market interest. While exact sales beyond the initial 10,000 units are not publicly detailed, forecasts envision sales reaching up to 600,000 units domestically and 60,000 overseas if market reception is positive.
The B01 competes in a fast-growing mid-size EV market segment with various trims offering ranges up to 650 km and pricing significantly lower than comparable models like the Tesla Model 3. The model is priced from RMB 89,800 (~€10,700) to RMB 119,800 depending on trim level.
Among the first batch of B01 users, 72 percent are under 35 years old, reflecting the appeal of the B01 to younger generations. The B01 comes in six variants, with one variant having a CLTC range of 430 kilometers, three variants having a CLTC range of 550 kilometers, and two variants having a CLTC range of 650 kilometers.
The highest-priced variants of the B01 electric sedan, with a range of 550 kilometers and 650 kilometers, are equipped with LiDAR to provide better smart driving performance. The most popular version of the B01 electric sedan is the 650-km range model with LiDAR, which is the highest-spec version of the B01, according to the company.
Leapmotor targets markets in China and plans global expansion, underpinning their expectation that the B01 could become a significant growth driver for the company. In addition to the B01, Leapmotor currently sells the T03, B10, C01, C10, C11, and C16 models in China.
Looking forward, Leapmotor is set to launch the new D-series lineup, with the first model being a full-size SUV. The success of the B01 and future models will be crucial in Leapmotor's aim to become a major player in the global EV market.
- The Leapmotor B01 electric sedan, launched in China in July 2025, set a new production record for the company with deliveries starting in August.
- The B01 received 10,132 orders within 72 hours of its launch, signaling strong market interest.
- The B01 competes in the fast-growing mid-size electric vehicle market, offering ranges up to 650 km and pricing significantly lower than models like the Tesla Model 3.
- Among the B01's initial users, 72% are under 35 years old, indicating its appeal to younger generations.
- The highest-priced variants of the B01, equipped with LiDAR, aim to provide better smart driving performance.
- Leapmotor, planning to expand globally, expects the B01 to be a significant growth driver for the company, and they are set to launch the D-series lineup, starting with a full-size SUV.
