At €23,400, the Leapmotor B03X Raises Eyebrows!
- Published on 16/09/2026 18:06
The Leapmotor B03X aims to attract families with its equipment and compact format, even if it steps on the toes of its European partners.
Bringing a Chinese manufacturer into its network also means accepting to open the door of the family salon. With the B03X, Stellantis welcomes an electric SUV measuring 4.27 meters, whose strengths could complicate the tasks of Citroën, Fiat, and Opel sellers.
The new Leapmotor offers two LFP batteries: 39.8 kWh for a WLTP range of 292 kilometers, or 53 kWh for 382 kilometers. The power levels reach 176 and 197 hp, respectively. The claimed charging from 30 to 80% in sixteen minutes is noteworthy, but should not be confused with the traditional exercise of 10 to 80%. The numbers don’t lie, but you can interpret them however you want…
Leapmotor forgets nothing
Above all, the equipment avoids any spartan feel: a central screen of 14.6 inches, digital instrumentation, automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 18-inch wheels, and numerous driving aids. The foldable rear seats and a washable compartment under the trunk add a welcome practical touch.
When compared to the Renault 4 E-Tech, capable of reaching 409 kilometers, or the BYD Atto 2 Comfort, credited with 430 kilometers, the B03X does not win the battle of range. It bets on the price-equipment ratio. However, caution is advised: the announced €23,400 corresponds to a “customer price,” the conditions of which must be clarified before any comparison.
The most interesting confrontation could happen within Stellantis. The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and Opel Frontera Electric also target families on a tight budget. The smaller Fiat Grande Panda and Citroën ë-C3 will need to defend their relevance. The style argument remains, and at this level, everything is a matter of taste. The Chinese opts for sobriety, even austerity. This may offer reassurance, but seduction is another matter!
For Stellantis, which controls 51% of Leapmotor International, this competition accompanies a conquest strategy. The challenge remains to attract customers from other manufacturers without simply shifting orders between its own brands. The B03X makes this balance particularly precarious.
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This page is translated from the original post "À 23 400 €, le Leapmotor B03X sème le trouble !" in French.
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