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Hangzhou, July 10 – Chinese automaker Leapmotor unveiled its upgraded C11 electric SUV with five variants priced from 25,600. The models feature a 60-inch AR-HUD and 17.3-inch central display, with LiDAR-equipped versions delivering this month.
Key Highlights:
- Base model ($23,100) with 640km range launching in October
- 800V ultra-fast charging capability across the lineup
- Standard free home charger with purchase
- Lifetime battery warranty included
| Variant | Powertrain | Price (USD) | Delivery |
| 640 Zhixiang | BEV | $23,100 | October |
| 300 LiDAR | EREV | $23,100 | TBA |
| 640 LiDAR | BEV | $23,500 | July |
| 300 LiDAR Zhizun | EREV | $23,800 | TBA |
| 640 LiDAR Zhizun | BEV | $25,600 | July |
The new C11 undercuts key rivals while maintaining premium features like LiDAR autonomy powered by an Orin-X chip. Chinese media report strong pre-order numbers for the competitively priced models.
Editor’s Note
To be honest, I never thought much of this brand before – but these specs and pricing are making us reconsider our stance. The combination of long-range capability, fast charging and LiDAR autonomous driving at these price points is nothing short of impressive.
The surprisingly strong pre-order numbers prove that Chinese consumers are paying attention. Leapmotor appears to have found a winning formula: giving buyers premium technology at mainstream prices. Maybe it’s time we took this brand more seriously.
