Leapmotor officially launched updated versions of its C10, C11, and C16 SUVs on June 16, 2026, upgrading all three to an 800V high-voltage platform with up to 660km of pure-electric range. Starting prices are as low as 125,800 yuan ($18,620), bringing high-voltage fast-charging technology previously found only in premium segments to the mass market.
800V Architecture First at 120K Yuan Price Point
On June 16, 2026, Leapmotor officially launched refreshed versions of its three core SUVs — the C10, C11, and C16. The highlight of this refresh is the upgrade to an 800V high-voltage platform across all three models. This technology was previously mainly equipped in premium models above 200,000 yuan; Leapmotor bringing it to a starting price of 125,800 yuan marks a significant milestone.
The core advantages of the 800V architecture include:
- Significantly increased charging power, reducing fast-charging time by approximately 50%
- Improved motor efficiency for longer range from the same battery capacity
- Reduced wiring harness weight for further energy optimization
Specific pricing: refreshed C10 offers four variants from 125,800 to 142,800 yuan; refreshed C11 offers five variants from 143,800 to 159,800 yuan; refreshed C16 offers eight variants from 145,800 to 169,800 yuan. All three models are available in both pure electric and extended-range versions, with the pure electric version offering up to 660km of range and the extended-range version delivering over 1,200km of combined range.
Comprehensive Product Evolution
Beyond the 800V platform, the refreshed models feature significant upgrades in design, equipment, and intelligence:
- Exterior design: New gold paint and brown interior options, C10 adopts split-headlamp design with body length increased to 4749mm; C11 upgraded to frameless doors and front double-layer laminated glass; C16 continues to offer flexible five-seat and six-seat layouts
- Intelligent driving: All three models support highway navigation-assisted driving, with select high-end variants offering optional LiDAR for urban road assistance
- Smart cockpit: Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, supporting multi-screen联动 and continuous voice interaction
C-Series Trio Configuration Comparison
| Model | Starting Price (Yuan) | Variant Count | Pure EV Range (km) | EREV Range (km) | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | 125,800 | 4 variants | Up to 530 | Over 1,200 | Split-headlamp, 4749mm body |
| C11 | 143,800 | 5 variants | Up to 580 | Over 1,200 | Frameless doors, laminated glass |
| C16 | 145,800 | 8 variants | Up to 660 | Over 1,200 | Flexible 5-seat/6-seat layout |
Market Outlook and Overseas Value
The C-series trio is Leapmotor's absolute sales pillar. From January to May 2026, combined deliveries of the C10, C11, and C16 reached 103,973 units, accounting for 39.52% of the company's total sales of 181,542 units during the same period. This refresh is expected to further consolidate Leapmotor's leading position in the 150,000 yuan new energy SUV market.
As the world's fourth-largest automaker, Stellantis provides multi-dimensional support to Leapmotor in supply chain management, quality systems, and overseas market channels. The cooperation has already extended to European markets, with Leapmotor models planned for distribution through Stellantis's sales network in multiple European countries. In the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Leapmotor's localized sales networks are also being rapidly built out.
EX1000.COM analysis indicates that Leapmotor's "high configuration at low price" strategy holds important reference value for China's automobile exports. In price-sensitive markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, high cost-performance remains the core competitive advantage of Chinese vehicles. Rapidly bringing premium features to mainstream price bands is becoming a typical paradigm for Chinese automakers going global.
