Leapmotor closed its participation at the Brussels Motor Show with great visibility, taking advantage of an event that attracted 349,775 visitors (+13.8% compared to last year). The brand presented new models and key technologies, reinforcing its strategic expansion in Europe. With a range that includes both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and electric hybrids with range extenders, Leapmotor continues to offer practical, user-focused electrification solutions to meet real-world mobility needs.
European premiere of the Leapmotor B03X
Brussels 2026 was the European debut of the Leapmotor B03X, a model that embodies the brand’s focus on advanced electric technologies, intelligent design and accessible mobility. The presentation marks an important step in Leapmotor’s strategy to bring its next-generation vehicles to European customers.
World presentation of the B05 interior
Another highlight of Leapmotor’s presence at the show was the first official presentation of the B05 interior, with a next-generation user-centric design philosophy, focusing on comfort, digital integration and premium materials. The interior presentation reaffirms Leapmotor’s commitment to delivering an enhanced in-vehicle experience.
Launch of the B10 Hybrid EV with Range Extender
Leapmotor launched the B10 Hybrid EV, equipped with the brand’s intelligent Range Extender technology. This model offers customers the refinement of electric driving with the flexibility of extended range. It represents a solution designed for all types of driving habits and infrastructure.
The main advantages of the B10 Hybrid EV are:
- 100% electric driving experience: unlike traditional hybrids, propulsion is carried out exclusively by an electric motor.
- Greater range of action thanks to an efficient autonomy extender that produces electricity to recharge the battery when necessary.
- Smooth and quiet driving, offering the characteristic feeling of a pure electric vehicle.
- Practical flexibility for long-distance trips and for areas with limited fast charging infrastructure.
A new type of hybrid: always electric, with support when necessary
Leapmotor’s electric hybrid is a fully electric vehicle supported by a compact range extender that produces electricity only when needed. The system is defined by three key characteristics:
- The electric motor always drives the wheels.
- The range extender is never mechanically connected to the wheels.
- The purpose of the range extender is to generate electricity to recharge the battery while driving.
This design ensures a constant purely electric driving sensation, while allowing longer distances to be traveled, beyond the limits of a single battery.
For customers, the benefits are obvious: smooth and quiet operation, similar to that of an electric vehicle, instant torque and smooth acceleration without gear changes, and automatic energy management, without the need for driver intervention.
Leapmotor defines this architecture as a hybrid electric vehicle: a vehicle that draws power from both electricity and fuel, but behaves on the road like an electric vehicle.
How Leapmotor’s hybrid electric vehicle is different from a conventional hybrid
The difference between Leapmotor’s solution and traditional hybrid technology lies in how propulsion is provided.
In conventional hybrid vehicles (HEV), the engine typically drives the wheels directly, the electric motor plays a secondary or limited role, and the driving experience remains closely tied to the operation of the engine.
In contrast, the electric motor in Leapmotor’s hybrid electric vehicle is the sole source of propulsion, meaning the motor never drives the wheels and driving is always electric.
This results in greater refinement, reduced noise and optimized engine efficiency, as the range extender only operates under ideal conditions. The driving experience remains closer to that of a pure electric vehicle, especially in urban environments.
Why is Leapmotor developing a hybrid solution alongside pure electric vehicles?
Leapmotor continues to invest in and advocate for the rapid adoption of pure electric vehicles. At the same time, the company recognizes that customer needs and infrastructure availability vary by region.
Leapmotor’s hybrid solution directly responds to these realities by offering:
- Electric driving for daily commutes
- Greater autonomy for long trips or unexpected needs
- Less dependence on charging infrastructure
This approach allows customers to enjoy electric mobility today, without compromises or anxiety about range.
Electric hybrid: a different approach compared to plug-in hybrids (PHEV)
Although both solutions may include external recharging capability, their underlying concepts differ significantly.
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) combines engine propulsion and electric propulsion, switches between multiple driving modes, and the driving experience varies depending on conditions and driver behavior.
The Leapmotor Hybrid EV employs a unique propulsion architecture, the electric motor. The Range Extender is only for power supply, it is not a propulsion system. And it ensures a predictable, EV-like experience in all situations.
By simplifying the drivetrain and eliminating mechanical complexity, Leapmotor delivers a more refined and consistent electric driving experience.
A practical, user-centric path to electrification
Leapmotor’s hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a Range Extender, embodies the company’s commitment to practical innovation. Designed around real-world driving habits, infrastructure diversity and global customer expectations, this solution represents a flexible and intelligent step forward in the transition to electric mobility.
Leapmotor continues to drive affordable, efficient and user-centric electrification, bringing electric driving to more customers, in more markets, without compromise.
