Leapmotor B03X nears local launch, set to become one of Australia's cheapest electric SUVs

The Leapmotor B03X, expected to become one of Australia’s cheapest electric SUVs, has appeared in government certification documents, all but confirming it will be launched locally later this year.

Leapmotor is yet to confirm the B03X for Australia, including its pricing or equipment, leaving the government documents and overseas models as the best indication of what could be offered here.

Already on sale in China as the Leapmotor A10, the small five-door electric SUV will use its B03X export name in Australia, as confirmed by the government filings, with pricing expected to fall between $25,000 and $30,000.

That would make it competitive with the BYD Atto 2, which starts at $31,990 before on-road costs, while also making it the most affordable Leapmotor yet – undercutting the B05 electric hatch, priced from $35,888 before on-road costs.

The B03X is also due to go on sale in the United Kingdom before the end of 2026 and, according to Leapmotor stakeholder Stellantis, is the first model based on the brand’s new global A-platform.

Sitting below the current B10 SUV in the Leapmotor lineup, two versions of the B03X have been certified by the Australian Government, both with front-wheel drive but differing in motor output and battery capacity.

The entry-level version has a 130kW/200Nm front-mounted electric motor and a 39.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, with a claimed WLTP range of up to 292km.

The more powerful version uses a 145kW motor producing the same 200Nm of torque, paired with a larger 53.0kWh LFP battery that increases WLTP range to 382km.

European specifications quote DC fast-charging from 30 to 80 per cent in approximately 16 minutes for both battery packs.

The Australian approval documents also reveal 18-inch wheels will be standard, fitted with 215/50 tyres.

Local models measure 4270mm long, 1810mm wide and 1635mm high, with a 2605mm wheelbase – identical to the dimensions of the Chinese-market A10.

Chinese-market versions offer 602 litres of boot space, expanding to 1549L with the second-row seats folded, and feature what Leapmotor calls ‘Hehe’ headlights and ‘Haha’ tail-lights. Six exterior colours are available in China.

All Chinese-market versions feature a 14.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as an artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistant. All but the base model also receive a panoramic roof.

There's no mention yet of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone connectivity for Australian B03X models.

Both systems are standard on the B05, while an over-the-air (OTA) software update in early 2026 added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the B10.

They remain absent from the larger C10 SUV currently sold in Australian showrooms.

Leapmotor also recently unveiled the B03 electric hatchback. While it hasn't been confirmed for Australia, it could eventually arrive as a rival to the Geely EX2, GAC Aion UT and BYD Dolphin already offered locally.

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