Leapmotor previews B03X electric SUV in Malaysia to test market interest
By Eve
Leapmotor Malaysia is displaying its B03X electric SUV for the first time at the paultan.org Auto Car Expo 2026 (31 October to 1 November, Setia City Convention Centre) to gauge public interest, with no launch date or pricing announced. The B segment SUV is expected to offer a 145 kW front motor (197 PS, 200 Nm), zero to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, and two LFP battery options: 39.8 kWh (292 km WLTP range) or 53.0 kWh (382 km range), with DC charging up to 133 kW and 30% to 80% charge in around 16 minutes. The preview vehicle is shown alongside Leapmotor's established C10 and B10 SUVs.
Why it matters
A new affordable electric SUV entering Malaysia signals potential demand for public and workplace charging infrastructure in the B segment market. The 133 kW DC charging capability and sub 20 minute rapid charging times will inform CPO site planning and power requirements for future installations.
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- Original title
- “ACE 2026: Leapmotor B03X makes its first appearance in Malaysia – special preview of EV to gauge public interest”
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- 29 October 2026
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