Leapmotor B03X celebrates European debut
With the Stellantis brands currently between two major waves of new models, and having recently showcased facelifts such as those for the Opel Astra Electric and the Peugeot E-408, their Chinese partner has used its presence in Hall 5 of the Brussels Expo to stage several premieres. The highlight was the European premiere of the B03X model.
The 4.31-metre-long battery-electric vehicle was unveiled in November 2025 at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China—for the local market under the name A10. The company has not commented on the differing sales designations, but there are likely several reasons for this. Firstly, the B03X, at 4.31 metres in length, does not fit into the European A-segment for city cars. Additionally, Leapmotor likely wants to avoid a conflict with Audi, which has already taken legal action against Nio over alleged confusion regarding model names.
“At the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, Leapmotor confirms that Europe is the strategic key region for the brand’s global growth,” Stellantis states. The B03X is intended to reinforce this ambition, as the compact segment is growing rapidly worldwide—particularly in Europe. Leapmotor aims to capitalise on this trend and actively shape the transition. Furthermore, the model is described as a “milestone for Leapmotor,” as it is the “first vehicle built on an entirely new global platform that meets international standards and offers customers what truly matters to them: reliable electric performance, intelligent technology, and everyday usability.”
However, the appearance in Brussels focused more on the premiere of the body design: the windows of the exhibit were completely blacked out, and the doors were locked, as electrive observed on site. Currently, there is no glimpse into the interior of the B03X, nor any impressions of the operating system or build quality from a first test sit. Leapmotor adopted a similar approach during the premiere of the B05 at the IAA Mobility, where all views of the interior were also blocked.
In Brussels, however, the B05 is now fully visible and accessible. With its coupé-like silhouette, the B05 targets the C-segment, appealing to customers who prefer slightly more dynamic vehicles. Leapmotor describes it as a sporty style that balances everyday comfort—it is not a pure sports car but a dynamically designed model at the boundary between the compact and mid-size classes. In Europe, Leapmotor currently offers primarily SUV models with the B10 and C10—and officially also the brand’s first model, the electric city car T03. All data on the B05 can be found here.
The Chinese manufacturer also brought a range-extender hybrid variant of the B10. The 4.53-metre-long SUV visually matches the familiar battery-electric version but expands the powertrain portfolio. Leapmotor combines an 18.8 kWh battery pack for a purely electric range of 80 kilometres with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. The 50 kW on-board generator is designed to enable a combined range of up to 900 kilometres.
When the battery is fully charged, Leapmotor states the WLTP consumption as 20.5 kWh/100 km plus 0.4 l/100 km, which officially corresponds to ten grams of CO₂ emissions per kilometre. However, if the battery is depleted and the B10 Hybrid EV is running solely on generator mode, consumption increases to 6.4 l/100 km.
Prices for the B10 with range extender have not yet been announced, with orders in Germany expected to open in the second quarter. The battery-electric version is available for order from €29,990, and even with the large battery and full equipment, the B10 BEV remains under €34,000.
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