On April 23, 2025, at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, Leapmotor officially unveiled the global debut of the B01, the first all-electric sedan in its B series, under the theme "Built for the Young." As a major milestone marking Leapmotor's tenth anniversary, the Leapmotor B01, centered on the core concept of "a high-quality smart sedan for young people," defines a new benchmark for new energy intelligent all-electric sedans in the 150,000-yuan class with its class-leading ultra-high and ultra-high quality, becoming one of the most anticipated highlights of the auto show. In addition, Leapmotor International, the joint venture company, brought a delegation of 100 international media outlets from around the world to the Shanghai Auto Show to experience Leapmotor's product strength and system capabilities while witnessing the value advantages of China's intelligent electric vehicles.
A Decade of Accumulation, Technology for All: The Birth Background of the Leapmotor B01
Cao Li, Senior Vice President of Leapmotor, stated at the launch event: "Leapmotor has always been user-centric, committed to democratizing high-end technology." Over the past decade, Leapmotor has achieved leapfrog development from independent technology research and development to a global layout. In the first quarter of 2025, Leapmotor's deliveries remained at the forefront of new energy vehicle startups, and maintained strong growth momentum in March, with total deliveries across all models reaching 37,095 units, a year-on-year increase of over 154%, capturing the monthly sales championship among new energy vehicle startups. As of April 23, the B series' debut model, the B10, had been on the market for only 13 days, with nationwide batch deliveries already exceeding 8,000 units. The arrival of the Leapmotor B series truly transforms intelligent technology from an exclusive feature of luxury cars into something everyone can have.
The all-new B series product matrix will cover three mainstream categories: SUVs, sedans, and crossovers, fully satisfying users' diverse needs with youthful trend-setting technology and bringing a new value reference for new energy vehicle selection to global users. The Leapmotor B01 unveiled today is the first all-electric sedan built on the LEAP3.5 technology architecture. Together with the Leapmotor B10, it forms a "twin star" matrix, marking another "expansion" of Leapmotor in the global mainstream consumer market.
In the 150,000-yuan class new energy sedan market, the Leapmotor B01 targets a long-neglected blue ocean demand—young people's desire for "both aesthetics and quality." The current market is dominated by pure electric ride-hailing vehicles and plug-in hybrid commuter cars, lacking high-quality products that combine design aesthetics with intelligent experience. The birth of the Leapmotor B01 is a precise response to this pain point.
Nature and Technology in Harmony: Class-Leading Advanced Aesthetics
As the first sedan from the Leapmotor B platform aimed at young people worldwide, the Leapmotor B01 design team delivered a perfect blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics. With "Natural Tech Aesthetics" as its core concept, from the galloping posture of the Alps to the fleeting light and shadow of Shanghai streets, it constructs a design language that conforms to global aesthetics while embodying Eastern philosophy.
The Leapmotor B01 features a streamlined body shape inspired by a racing bicycle, achieving a drag coefficient of just 0.197Cd through innovative designs such as a 17.2° aerodynamic fastback angle, a 1.618 golden wheel-to-height ratio, and an aerodynamic ducktail, surpassing luxury models like the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S. The Leapmotor R&D team drew inspiration from the dorsal fin angle of a sprinting sailfish, and after tens of thousands of fluid simulations and thousands of real-person tests, found the perfect balance between coupe styling and practical space.
The new car offers 8 body colors. The newly unveiled "Morgan Pink" is a brand-new color jointly released by Leapmotor and the internationally renowned color authority Pantone. Because morganite contains trace amounts of manganese, the metallic paint presents a dancing romantic pink shimmer in sunlight, carrying the beautiful symbolism of confidence and courage.
Three body color families cover diverse scenarios: the Natural Romantic color family: Morgan Pink, Dawn Purple, and Starry Night Blue (the same as the Leapmotor B10), suited for weekend light trips; the Tech Fashion color family: Galaxy Silver and Tundra Gray, matching urban individual travel; the Classic Business color family: Photoelectric White, Metallic Black, and Sky Canopy Gray, suitable for weekday commuting.
In terms of body details, the Leapmotor B01's surfaces are dynamic and flowing while maintaining family design characteristics. The wind-breaking waistline and wind-blade skirt line feature sharp lines that are distinctive yet not ostentatious. The horizon wide-body rear creates a wide-body coupe visual effect. At the same time, the Leapmotor B01 comes standard across all trims with large-area piano lacquer exterior trim pieces, looking very premium. In addition, the flying wing starlight headlight cluster, crescent-shaped roof-mounted LiDAR, and starlight sport wheels—every detail is meticulously refined, perfectly interpreting the aesthetic expression of a 150,000-yuan class all-electric intelligent sedan.
Dynamic Geometric Aesthetics: A Sensory Revolution of Segment-Transcending Luxury
The interior design of the Leapmotor B01 breaks free from the cost constraints of traditional A-segment cars, creating a sensory experience comparable to luxury cars with the "Dynamic Geometry" concept and segment-transcending material quality. The vehicle's soft-touch coverage rate reaches 88%, with carefully considered soft-touch placement, and cloud-velvet textured leather with a delicate feel comparable to luxury brands.
The Leapmotor B01 offers two interior themes, Phantom Moon Purple and Slender Cloud Gray, and is similarly equipped with a 14.6-inch 2.5K HD central control screen + 8.8-inch full LCD instrument display. In terms of details, the Leapmotor B01 uses chrome decorative pieces from the same-tier suppliers as Mercedes-Benz, employing high-precision mirror polishing technology to present a cool metallic luster and silky touch, resisting corrosion and oxidation, greatly enhancing the sense of quality. At the same time, the ambient lighting is cleverly integrated with the chrome surface of the air vents, like the dazzling glow emitted when an engine starts. The lighting can rhythm with music, being both dynamic and full of technological atmosphere.
Versatile Healthy Cabin: A New Paradigm for Travel Ecology
The Leapmotor B01 continues the B series' pioneering "versatile front passenger space" design—through 6 magic expansion holes and 1 rectangular groove, accessories such as a folding table, phone holder, storage box, cup holder, and hanging ornaments can be freely combined, adapting to multiple scenarios including work, entertainment, and storage.
In the field of healthy cabins, Leapmotor once again sets an industry benchmark. The pioneering bamboo charcoal fiber fabric has passed the EU OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 maternal and infant-grade certification. Its honeycomb microporous structure can actively adsorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde, benzene, and phenol, while also regulating in-cabin humidity, further enhancing cabin comfort. The panoramic glass roof has a UV isolation rate of 99.9%, with a sun protection factor of up to SPF50+, and together with the electric sunshade, achieves the free transition between "blocking the scorching sun and embracing the starry sky."
In terms of passenger space, the Leapmotor B01 boasts a class-leading 86% space utilization rate, with a rear seatback at a golden angle of 28° and support for 6:4 split-folding, providing a superior seating experience. In terms of storage space, the Leapmotor B01 has a class-leading 8.5L glovebox that can fit a 14-inch laptop. At the same time, the trunk has a regular volume of up to 460L and features an upper-and-lower adjustable partition design, with nearly 70L of magic expansion space, allowing for effortless storage even for family trips. Thoughtful storage details include 26 cleverly designed spots, from a tissue box that can store tissues to passenger-friendly rear armrests, each interpreting Leapmotor's pursuit of "design in service of people."
Quality Without Compromise: Strength That Commands Attention
Finally, Cao Li, Senior Vice President of Leapmotor, revealed at the launch event that the Leapmotor B01 has a class-leading 650km CLTC range, achieving further improvement on the basis of the Leapmotor B10. At the same time, the new car will also be equipped with LiDAR end-to-end assisted driving, and the Leapmotor B01's inherent rear-wheel drive characteristics allow every driver to enjoy an extraordinary travel experience. Based on the Leapmotor LEAP3.5 technology architecture, the Leapmotor B01 features a 27-in-1 super integrated thermal management system, further enhancing product reliability and full-scenario operating condition coverage for users, making it smarter and more energy-efficient.
A New Decade Journey: The Global Ambition of China's Intelligent Manufacturing
Standing at the critical juncture of the company's tenth anniversary, Leapmotor demonstrates astonishing global momentum: the LEAP3.5 technology architecture achieves the leap from "independent technology research and development" to "solution output," with strategic cooperation with Stellantis Group and FAW Group continuing to deepen. As of now, Leapmotor has nearly 1,500 global sales outlets, including over 500 overseas channels, with an estimated 700 to be established by 2026, laying a solid foundation for Leapmotor's global sales and service.
It is reported that the Leapmotor B10 will begin global road testing in June and will enter markets in over 20 countries and regions worldwide in 2025. At the same time, the Leapmotor B01 will also officially begin pre-sales in June. As the second model in the Leapmotor B series, the "twin star" combination of the B01 and B10 will further consolidate Leapmotor's leading position in the new energy market.
