At €23,400, the Leapmotor B03X is causing a stir!
- Published on 16/09/2026 18:06
- Modified on 17/09/2026 9:00
The Leapmotor B03X aims to attract families with its equipment and compact format, even if it means encroaching on the territory of its European partners.
Inviting a Chinese manufacturer into its network also means allowing them into the family salon. With the B03X, Stellantis welcomes an electric SUV measuring 4.27 meters, whose features could complicate the work of Citroën, Fiat, and Opel salespeople.
The new Leapmotor offers two LFP batteries: 39.8 kWh for 292 kilometers of WLTP range, or 53 kWh for 382 kilometers. The power outputs are 176 and 197 hp, respectively. The claimed charging from 30 to 80% in sixteen minutes is noteworthy, although it should not be confused with the traditional 10 to 80% charge cycle. The figures are not to be contested, but one can do what they wish with them…
Leapmotor forgets nothing
Above all, the equipment avoids minimalism: a 14.6-inch central screen, digital instrumentation, automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, 18-inch wheels, and numerous driving aids. The rear seats that can be folded up and a washable compartment under the trunk add a welcome practical touch.
Against the Renault 4 E-Tech, which can reach 409 kilometers, or the BYD Atto 2 Comfort, credited with 430 kilometers, the B03X does not win the autonomy battle. It relies on the price-equipment ratio. However, caution is advised: the announced €23,400 corresponds to a “customer price,” the conditions of which must be specified before any comparison.
The most interesting confrontation may take place within Stellantis. The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and Opel Frontera Electric also target families with tight budgets. 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 design leans towards sobriety, even austerity. This may provide reassurance, but seduction is another matter!
For Stellantis, which controls 51% of Leapmotor International, this competition is part of a conquest strategy. The challenge remains to attract customers from other manufacturers without simply shifting orders among 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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