Leapmotor D19

The Leapmotor D19 is a full-size six- or seven-seat SUV and the brand’s first flagship model. It launched in China on April 16, 2026, priced from ¥219,800 to ¥269,800 (approximately $32,000–$44,000 USD). Two powertrain options are available: a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Both are built on Leapmotor’s LEAP 4.0 platform, developed in partnership with Stellantis.

The D19 is the first model in Leapmotor’s D-series and sits above the C10 and B10 in the brand’s lineup. It competes directly with the Li Auto L9, Aito M9, and ONVO L90 in China’s crowded premium large-SUV segment — a segment Leapmotor has not previously entered.

Leapmotor D19 Battery and Range

The BEV D19 uses CATL ternary lithium cells in either a 99.6 kWh or 115 kWh configuration. CLTC-rated range is 620 km and 720 km respectively. These are Chinese test cycle figures — real-world range in mixed driving conditions will be lower, and no WLTP equivalent has been confirmed at time of publication.

The EREV variant uses an 80.3 kWh CATL LFP battery with cell-to-chassis (CTC) integration. Leapmotor claims this is the largest battery pack installed in any production EREV to date. In pure-EV mode, the CLTC-rated range is 500 km. A 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (Horse Powertrain, 95 kW) acts as the generator, paired with a 40-litre fuel tank. Combined range on a full charge and full tank exceeds 1,000 km under CLTC conditions.

For context: the Li Auto L8 returns approximately 280 km of pure-EV range (CLTC), and the AITO M7 long-range variant manages around 327 km. The D19 EREV’s 500 km EV figure is the highest in this vehicle category.

Leapmotor D19 Charging

The BEV variants run a 1,000-volt electrical architecture. Leapmotor states that 15 minutes of DC fast charging restores more than 350 km of range — a manufacturer claim that has not been independently verified. AC onboard charging rates have not been disclosed in any published documentation for the BEV or EREV variants.

DC charging specifications for the EREV are also unconfirmed. Buyers should treat all charging figures as provisional until third-party testing is available.

Leapmotor D19 Price

The D19 has not been announced for any African market. No official distributor pricing exists for Nigeria, Kenya, or South Africa. Grey-market import costs for Nigeria would sit in the ₦49M–₦67M range at current parallel market rates, excluding port fees, duties, and clearing costs — figures that vary significantly based on import route.

Where the D19 Sits in Leapmotor’s Lineup

Leapmotor currently sells the B10 (compact entry SUV) and the C10 (mid-size BEV and PHEV SUV). The D19 is the first model above both. It extends the brand into a price tier it has not previously occupied — roughly double the starting price of the C10.

The D19 also introduces hardware that Leapmotor’s lower models do not carry: dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 processors (1,280 TOPS), one LiDAR unit combined with 27 additional sensors, dual-chamber air suspension with CDC damping, and an in-cabin oxygen system rated for altitudes up to 4,500 metres.

Leapmotor D19 vs Li Auto L9: How They Compare

The Li Auto L9 is the most direct comparison for the D19 EREV. Both are large EREV SUVs, both offer six- or seven-seat layouts, and both target buyers in a similar price range in China.

The D19 carries a larger EV battery at a lower starting price. Li Auto’s advantage is an established service network, a proven software platform, and more real-world data on long-term reliability. For buyers outside China, Li Auto is not available through official channels either — so that advantage narrows significantly.

Who Should Consider the Leapmotor D19?

The D19 is most appropriate for buyers who need a three-row, large-footprint SUV with over 500 km of electric-only range and are operating primarily in markets where Leapmotor has an official presence. For family buyers in China needing a premium-specification SUV at sub-¥250,000 pricing, the D19 offers specifications that would have cost ¥400,000 or more two years ago.

For African buyers, the D19 is currently a grey-import proposition with no local warranty, service network, or parts supply chain. That is a practical constraint regardless of the hardware on offer.

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