Leapmotor B10 surpassed 31,000 orders in 48 hours after pre-sale began

Leapmotor, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced that its latest model, the B10, received over 31,688 orders within 48 hours of its pre-sale beginning on March 10 in China. The 510 LiDAR Self-Driving version emerged as the most popular variant, accounting for 73% of total pre-orders. Notably, the B10 secured over 15,010 pre-orders within the first hour alone, signalling strong consumer interest.

The B10, the sixth model under the Stellantis-backed NEV brand, is the first vehicle with a LiDAR sensor priced under RMB 120,000 (approximately 16,600 USD). It is also the first model built on Leapmotor’s Leap 3.5 architecture. The compact crossover measures 4,515 mm in length, 1,885 mm in width, and 1,655 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,735 mm.

The B10 features a sleek design with two slim running lights connected by an LED strip at the front, a LiDAR sensor on the roof, flush door handles, and a single taillight unit. The LiDAR system, supplied by Hesai, enhances the vehicle’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), supporting 26 functions, including smart parking and obstacle avoidance.

The B10 boasts a 14.6-inch suspended touchscreen, an 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster, and a two-spoke D-shaped steering wheel. The centre console includes two wireless charging pads and anchor points on the passenger side for attaching a folding table. The innovative cabin utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip and a cloud-based AI voice assistant. The B10 includes a 1.83-square-meter sunroof and 12 speakers. The interior is available in grey and purple colour schemes.

The entry-level B10 is powered by a single electric motor with a peak output of 132 kW (177 hp), accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds. A more powerful variant delivers 160 kW (214 hp), reducing the acceleration time to 6.8 seconds. The B10 offers two battery options: a 56.2 kWh LFP battery for a 510 km range and a 67.1 kWh battery for a 600 km range, both under CLTC conditions. The vehicle supports 800V high-voltage fast charging, allowing the battery to recharge from 30% to 80% in about 20 minutes.

Leapmotor aims to sell 40,000 B-series units monthly, surpassing its C-series. February deliveries hit 25,287, up 285% year-over-year, with 50,457 units delivered in January-February. The company targets 500,000 annual deliveries in 2025.

Source: IT-Home