The 2026 Leapmotor D19 is the brand's first true flagship SUV — a 5.25-metre, six-seat luxury people-carrier that launched in mainland China on April 16, 2026 with seven trims spanning RMB 219,800 to RMB 269,800 (about $32,200 to $39,600). Two distinct powertrains share the chassis: a range-extender (EREV) variant carrying the world's largest EREV battery at 80.3 kWh, and a pure-electric (BEV) variant running a new 1,000-volt high-voltage architecture that claims to add 350-plus kilometres of range in just 15 minutes of charging. The top-tier tri-motor BEV puts out 540 kW (724 hp) and reaches 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, while the EREV trim promises a combined CLTC range of around 1,200 km — enough for a Beijing-to-Guangzhou run with one fuel stop. With dimensions deliberately matching the ZEEKR 9X but pricing roughly half the segment's premium average, the D19 is Leapmotor's clearest play yet for the family-luxury segment dominated by AITO, Li Auto and ZEEKR.
Performance & Specs
The D19's two powertrain families read like two different cars sharing a body. The EREV trim pairs a 1.5-litre petrol generator with an electric drive system fed by a 80.3 kWh battery — at launch, the largest battery ever fitted to a range-extender vehicle. Pure-electric driving lasts up to 500 km on the EREV before the engine kicks in as a generator, with combined CLTC range pushing past 1,100-1,200 km. The BEV side is even more aggressive: a dual-motor configuration delivers 410 kW (550 hp) on either a 99.6 kWh or 115 kWh battery, and a tri-motor performance edition adds a third motor to push system output to 540 kW (724 hp) on a 115 kWh battery, dropping 0-100 km/h to 3.4 seconds. Top speed is governed at 210 km/h. All BEV trims run a true 1,000V high-voltage platform — among the most advanced architectures shipping in 2026.
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | EREV (1.5L + electric) or BEV (dual or tri-motor) |
|---|---|
| SYSTEM POWER | up to 540 kW (724 hp) — tri-motor BEV |
| TORQUE | 682 Nm (BEV tri-motor) |
| ACCELERATION 0-100 | 3.4 s (tri-motor BEV) |
| TOP SPEED | 210 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | AWD across all trims |
| BATTERY | 80.3 kWh (EREV) / 99.6 kWh or 115 kWh (BEV) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | up to 500 km (EREV) / 620-720 km (BEV CLTC) |
| COMBINED RANGE | up to ~1,200 km (EREV CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,252 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,995 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm |
| Seats | 6 (2+2+2) |
At 5.25 metres long with a 3.11 m wheelbase, the D19 plays in the same physical league as the Mercedes-Benz GLS or BMW X7. The cabin uses a 2+2+2 layout: front seats with electric adjustment, captain's chairs in the second row with massage and ventilation on higher trims, and a third row that genuinely seats adults thanks to the wheelbase. Cargo behind the third row is 337 litres with all rows up — fine for a family weekend — expanding to a generous 2,600 litres with the second and third rows folded electrically. A 170-litre frunk under the front clamshell hood is among the largest in the segment and rivals the figures from the NIO ES8 and ZEEKR 9X.
| LENGTH | 5,252 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,995 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,780 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,110 mm |
| CURB WEIGHT | 2,730 kg |
| CARGO VOLUME | 337 L (2,600 L seats folded) |
| FRUNK | 170 L |
| SEAT LAYOUT | 6 (2+2+2) |
| WHEELS / TYRES | 21-inch alloys / 265/45 R21 Michelin |
Charging & Battery
The D19 BEV is one of the first production EVs anywhere built around a true 1,000-volt high-voltage architecture — a notable step beyond the 800V platforms now dominating the premium segment. Leapmotor claims this allows 350-plus kilometres of range to be added in just 15 minutes of fast charging on a compatible 1,000V charger. The 99.6 kWh entry battery covers 620 km CLTC; the 115 kWh long-range pack stretches that to 720 km on the dual-motor variant or 680 km on the tri-motor performance edition, where the extra motor pulls energy harder. The EREV trim sits on a separate 800V architecture and uses an 80.3 kWh battery — the largest fitted to any range-extender at the time of writing. AC charging tops out at 11 kW for both architectures.
| BATTERY (EREV) | 80.3 kWh — world's largest in an EREV at launch |
|---|---|
| BATTERY (BEV) | 99.6 kWh or 115 kWh |
| ARCHITECTURE | 1,000V (BEV) / 800V (EREV) |
| AC CHARGING | 11 kW |
| DC FAST CHARGING | +350 km in 15 min (BEV claim) / 30-80% in 15 min (EREV) |
Design & Interior
The D19's exterior leans heavily on Leapmotor's house design language but scales it up to flagship dimensions. The front fascia is dominated by a slim LED daytime running light strip with turquoise accent highlights connected by a continuous light bar across the closed front end. Slim flush door handles, body-coloured side cladding and an aero-tuned rear spoiler give it a clean, planted look that several reviewers have compared to the ZEEKR 9X and NIO ES8 — clearly intentional benchmarking from Leapmotor. Inside, the cabin is finished in nappa leather across the seating with optional brown two-tone trim that's particularly photogenic. The dashboard runs a large central touchscreen with a separate driver instrument cluster, a head-up display projects critical info onto the windscreen, and second-row passengers get their own large entertainment screen plus a refrigerator console between the captain's chairs. Glass roof with electric sunshade is standard from mid-trim up.
Technology & Features
Leapmotor's latest cockpit OS runs on a fast new chip with split-screen multitasking, OTA updates for both infotainment and ADAS firmware, and natural-language voice control. Standard equipment includes dual wireless phone chargers, an in-armrest refrigerator, electric tailgate and an electric front door mechanism on the upper trims. The triple-display cockpit setup is unusual at this price — most rivals reserve dual-screen layouts for their $50k+ trims. The infotainment lacks an English language interface at launch, which limits direct export potential, though Leapmotor has confirmed multilingual support is coming via OTA update later in 2026.
Safety & ADAS
Driver assistance is L2++ across the range with highway and urban NOA on the higher trims. Hardware includes a roof-mounted LiDAR (top trims), multiple millimeter-wave radars and a 360° camera with transparent-chassis underbody view. Active safety covers AEB with vulnerable-road-user detection, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring and full automated parking. Passive safety includes a comprehensive airbag set with curtain bags reaching all three rows and ISOFIX anchor points on second and third rows.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2++ (highway + urban NOA on top trims) |
|---|---|
| ADAS HARDWARE | Roof LiDAR (top trim), mmWave radars, 360° camera array |
| ADAS FEATURES | NOA, AEB, ACC, LKA, BSM, transparent-chassis 360, automated parking |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EREV (entry) | ~390 hp | 80.3 kWh | ~500 km | ~1,100 km | ~$32,200 | Range-extender, 800V, world's largest EREV battery |
| EREV Long Range | ~536 hp | 80.3 kWh | ~500 km | ~1,200 km | ~$36,700 | Higher-output dual motor, full ADAS |
| BEV Standard | 550 hp (410 kW) | 99.6 kWh | 620 km | — | ~$36,000 | 1,000V architecture, dual-motor AWD |
| BEV Long Range | 550 hp (410 kW) | 115 kWh | 720 km | — | ~$38,500 | Larger pack, longest-range BEV trim |
| BEV Tri-Motor (top) | 724 hp (540 kW) | 115 kWh | 680 km | — | ~$39,600 | Three motors, 0-100 in 3.4 s, top-tier ADAS with LiDAR |
Pricing & Availability
Sales of the Leapmotor D19 opened in mainland China on April 16, 2026 across seven trim variants ranging from RMB 219,800 to RMB 269,800 (~$32,200 to $39,600). The EREV variants are positioned as the value entry into the line-up; the BEV versions sit at the top of the range, with the tri-motor performance edition closing out the price ladder. International expansion plans haven't been formally announced, but with Leapmotor's growing partnership with Stellantis pushing the brand into European markets, the D19 is a likely candidate for export later in 2026 or early 2027.
How It Compares
Among the six-seat luxury BEV crowd in this price band, the D19 stands out on three dimensions. Versus the NIO ONVO L90 — a similarly sized 6-seat BEV from NIO's value sub-brand — the D19 undercuts on entry price by over $4,000 while delivering a larger top-trim battery and the unique 1,000V architecture. The BYD Datang EV is the closest spec-for-spec rival on price, with a longer 950 km BEV range, but the Datang lacks the EREV alternative that effectively doubles the D19's usable highway range. Against the more upscale NIO ES8, the D19 is roughly $11,000 cheaper at the entry level, trading some brand cachet for a longer-range BEV trim and a much larger frunk. The D19 is the value pick of the segment for buyers who want flagship-class size at mid-tier money.
- Genuine flagship size and luxury at $32,200 entry — segment best value
- World's largest EREV battery (80.3 kWh) eliminates road-trip range anxiety
- True 1,000V BEV architecture — among the most advanced shipping in 2026
- 170-litre frunk and 2,600-litre folded cargo bay — class-leading practicality
- No English-language UI at launch — limits direct export potential until OTA update
- Tri-motor top trim's 680 km range is shorter than the dual-motor 720 km variant
- Brand recognition outside China still trails AITO, NIO and ZEEKR
The D19 is Leapmotor's clearest statement yet that it can compete head-to-head with China's flagship-tier brands without flagship-tier pricing. The combination of the world's largest EREV battery, the new 1,000V BEV architecture, and a starting price under $33,000 makes the D19 functionally the value play of the entire 6-seat premium SUV segment. The EREV Long Range trim is the smart pick for most buyers; the tri-motor BEV is for anyone who wants ZEEKR 9X-class performance for half the money. With the planned Stellantis-backed European expansion, the D19 could be one of the most disruptive new arrivals of 2026.
