Leapmotor launches Australia's cheapest electric SUV

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 23:25 · Archive

Chinese brand Leapmotor will launch the B03X electric SUV in Australia from November 2026 at $29,990 drive-away, undercutting the BYD Atto 2.

Chinese brand Leapmotor will introduce the B03X, described as Australia's cheapest electric SUV, to showrooms from November 2026. The Style model is priced from $26,990 before on-road costs. For vehicles purchased and delivered between October 1 and December 31, 2026 in the standard Acorn Brown paint, the B03X Style has a drive-away price of $29,990. A Design Long Range variant is offered at $33,990 drive-away, with a list price of $30,990 plus on-road costs.

The B03X undercuts the popular BYD Atto 2 Dynamic, which costs $31,990 before on-road costs. The car features front-wheel drive and includes 3.3kW vehicle-to-load capability to power small appliances. Its rear seats can be folded in a cinema-seat style to accommodate tall or bulky items, and it includes a 105-litre waterproof compartment below the boot floor with 33 storage spaces claimed throughout the cabin.

Leapmotor backs the B03X with a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. The company also provides eight years of roadside assistance and eight years of capped-price servicing.

How it is being reported

• 2027 Leapmotor B03X price and specsAustralia's cheapest electric SUV is the Leapmotor B03X, due in showrooms from November 2026 with a base price of $29,990 drive-away.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 23:00
• 2027 Leapmotor B03X price and specsAustralia's cheapest electric SUV is the Leapmotor B03X, due in showrooms from November 2026 with a base price of $29,990 drive-away.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 23:00

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