{"id":907450,"date":"2026-09-27T14:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T14:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/907450\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T14:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T14:30:32","slug":"leapmotor-b03-bargain-ev-approved-for-sale-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/907450\/","title":{"rendered":"Leapmotor B03: Bargain EV approved for sale in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Leapmotor B03\u00a0has been given government approval to go on sale in Australia, and could soon take on the likes of the BYD Atto 1<\/a> and Geely EX2<\/a> at the price-leading end of the electric vehicle (EV) market.<\/p>\n

Two motors have been given the green light for Australian roads: a base 130kW unit, and a more powerful 145kW variant. In European-spec both motors make 200Nm of torque, and both drive the front wheels of the electric hatchback.<\/p>\n

Chinese models are also available with less powerful 70kW\/150Nm and 90kW\/150Nm motors.<\/p>\n

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Australia-bound B03s will feature 16- or 17-inch wheels. Regardless of rim size, all B03 models will ride on 205\/55 tyres.<\/p>\n

Leapmotor’s filing doesn’t detail which batteries will be available locally in the B03, but the closely related B03X<\/a> small SUV is sold in Europe with a choice of 39.8kWh and 53kWh batteries.<\/p>\n

In Germany, the 39.8kWh battery is paired with the 130kW motor, and has a driving range of 292km under the WLTP testing standard. It can complete the 0-100km\/h sprint in a claimed 8.6 seconds.<\/p>\n

The B03X variant with the 145kW motor is fitted with the larger 53kWh battery. It has a 382km WLTP range rating, and supports DC fast-charging at up to 133kW. Despite having more spuds under the bonnet, Leapmotor says it also needs 8.6 seconds to bring up the century.<\/p>\n

We expect the lower and more aerodynamic B03 to be slightly more efficient and faster than its SUV sibling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The B03 measures 4175mm long, 1790mm wide, 1560mm tall, and rides on a 2605mm wheelbase.<\/p>\n

Although Leapmotor has yet to confirm local pricing, let alone specifications, it’s widely expected the B03X will start at around $30,000 in Australia.<\/p>\n

This will likely mean the B03 hatch is priced from under the $30,000 mark. At the time of writing, just three EVs are positioned in this price zone, with the cheapest being the entry-level BYD Atto 1 Essential, which is priced from $23,990, has a 65kW\/175Nm motor, a 30kWh battery, and WLTP range of 220km.<\/p>\n

Next up the $26,490 Geely EX2 Complete with a 60kW\/150Nm motor, 35kWh battery, and 252km WLTP range rating.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The BYD Atto 1 range also hosts the more desirable $27,990 Premium model that sports a punchier 115kW\/220Nm motor, larger 43kWh battery, and 310km WLTP range.<\/p>\n

Completing the current quartet is the $29,990 BYD Dolphin<\/a> Essential, which has a 70kW\/180Nm motor, 45kWh battery, and a 340km WLTP range estimate.<\/p>\n

All prices listed here for existing models are standard list prices that exclude on-road costs.<\/p>\n

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