The Leapmotor D19 is a statement car — the first model in Leapmotor's new "D series" and the flagship that pushes the Stellantis-backed Chinese brand firmly upmarket. Launched in China on 16 April 2026, it's a genuinely huge three-row luxury SUV (longer than a BMW X7) offered as either a pure-electric 1000V BEV or a range-extender EREV with what Leapmotor calls the world's largest EREV battery at 80.3 kWh. The headline, though, is the price: this fully-loaded six-seater — air suspension, LiDAR-assisted driving, a 60-inch AR head-up display, even an in-car oxygen generator — starts at just ~$32,200, roughly half what rivals like the AITO M9 or Zeekr 9X charge. It's an outrageous amount of car for the money.
Performance & Specs
The D19 comes in two very different flavours. The range-extender (EREV) pairs a 1.5-litre turbo petrol generator (95 kW / 127 hp, by Horse Powertrain) with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric system making around 400 kW (536 hp), good for 0–100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. The pure-electric (BEV) range goes harder: a dual-motor version with 410 kW (550 hp), and a tri-motor performance flagship with a mighty 540 kW (724 hp) that fires this near-2.8-tonne SUV to 100 km/h in just 3.94 seconds. Whichever you pick, this is a car built around effortless long-distance comfort rather than track heroics — and the EREV's clever twin-battery setup means you rarely, if ever, need to visit a petrol station.
| Powertrain | Range-extender EV or pure-electric BEV |
|---|---|
| EREV motors | Dual-motor AWD, ~400 kW (536 hp) |
| BEV top motor | Tri-motor AWD, 540 kW (724 hp) |
| Range extender | 1.5T petrol, 95 kW (generator) |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.94 s (BEV tri-motor) / 6.0 s (EREV) |
| Platform | LEAP 4.0 (800V EREV / 1000V BEV) |
| POWERTRAIN | Range-extender EV or pure-electric BEV, AWD |
|---|---|
| EREV SYSTEM | 1.5T generator + dual motor, ~400 kW (536 hp) |
| BEV TOP MOTOR | Tri-motor, 540 kW (724 hp) |
| ACCELERATION | 0–100 km/h 3.94 s (BEV) / 6.0 s (EREV) |
| EREV BATTERY | 63.7 or 80.3 kWh LFP (CATL) |
| BEV BATTERY | 99.6 or 115 kWh (CATL) |
| TOTAL RANGE | up to 1,300 km (EREV, CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,252 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,995 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm |
| Cargo | 337 L (2,667 L folded) |
| Tyres | 265/45 R21 |
At 5,252 mm long on a vast 3,110 mm wheelbase, the D19 is a true full-size SUV — about 70 mm longer than a BMW X7. That space translates into a proper luxury cabin, offered as a six-seater with zero-gravity second-row captain's chairs (heated, ventilated and massaging) or as a seven-seat family hauler. The third row is a genuinely usable size thanks to that long wheelbase, and the second-row seats slide fore-aft and sideways for easy access. Boot space is 337 litres behind the third row, expanding to a huge 2,667 litres with the rear seats folded, plus an 81-litre underfloor cubby; the pure-EV version adds a 176-litre frunk (the range-extender's engine fills that space instead). It rides on standard 21-inch wheels with 265/45 Michelin tyres and dual-chamber air suspension.
| LENGTH | 5,252 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,995 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,780 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,110 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 337 L (2,667 L folded) |
| SEATING | 6 or 7 seats |
Charging & Battery
Batteries are the D19's party trick, and both come from CATL. The range-extender uses a 63.7 kWh or a headline 80.3 kWh pack — the latter billed as the largest battery ever fitted to an EREV — giving up to around 500 km of electric-only range before the 1.5-litre generator even wakes up, and roughly 1,300 km in total. It sits on an 800V system that charges from 30–80% in about 15 minutes. The pure-electric version steps up to a full 1000V architecture with 99.6 kWh or 115 kWh packs for 620–720 km of CLTC range, adding over 350 km in a 15-minute stop. It's a genuinely clever strategy: buy the EREV and treat it like an EV that never has range anxiety, or buy the 1000V BEV for the ultimate in fast-charging convenience. Either way you get a big, durable battery at a price that undercuts everything in the class.
| EREV BATTERY | 63.7 / 80.3 kWh LFP (CATL) |
|---|---|
| EREV EV RANGE | up to ~500 km (CLTC) |
| BEV BATTERY | 99.6 / 115 kWh, 1000V |
| BEV RANGE | 620–720 km (CLTC) |
Technology & ADAS
Inside, the D19 throws everything at you. There's a five-screen cabin — a 10.25-inch driver cluster, a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a fold-down 21.4-inch 3K rear entertainment display, a small rear control screen and a 60-inch AR head-up display — all powered by a world-first pairing of dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 chips. Comfort touches run deep: a panoramic glass roof, an 8.1-litre fridge, a 23-speaker Leap Sound system and Leapmotor's novel "Forest Oxygen Cabin" that generates up to 8 litres of oxygen a minute. On the driving side, the D19 uses its LEAP 4.0 architecture with one roof-mounted LiDAR among 28 sensors and a massive 1,280 TOPS of compute to run city and highway navigation assist plus park-to-park automation. Leapmotor is candid that its assisted-driving software is still maturing versus the very best, but the hardware headroom here is enormous for the money.
| ADAS | LEAP 4.0, city + highway NOA, 1 LiDAR |
|---|---|
| COMPUTE | Dual Snapdragon 8797 (1,280 TOPS) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | TYPE | BATTERY | RANGE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EREV 400 | Range-extender | 63.7 kWh | 1,300 km total | ~$32,200 (¥219,800) |
| EREV 500 | Range-extender | 80.3 kWh | 1,180 km total | ~$35,200 (¥239,800) |
| BEV 620 | Pure-electric | 99.6 kWh | 620 km | ~$35,200 (¥239,800) |
| BEV 720 | Pure-electric | 115 kWh | 720 km | ~$36,600 (¥249,800) |
| BEV Tri-Motor | Pure-electric | 115 kWh | 680 km | ~$39,600 (¥269,800) |
Pricing & Availability
The D19 launched in China on 16 April 2026 with a seven-variant lineup spanning ¥219,800 to ¥269,800 (about $32,200 to $39,600), with deliveries starting the same day. That pricing is the whole story: the D19 undercuts big luxury six-seat rivals by roughly half while matching or beating them on size and battery. It arrives on a wave of momentum for Leapmotor, which has become China's best-selling EV start-up — a record 93,376 deliveries in June 2026 alone. For now the D19 is a China-only model; although Stellantis holds the brand's global export rights, this flagship hasn't been confirmed for Europe, where Leapmotor's strategy centres on cheaper models. If it ever does travel, rivals should be worried.
How It Compares
The D19's rivals are a who's-who of Chinese luxury six-seat SUVs — and every one of them costs dramatically more. The Huawei-powered AITO M9 is the tech benchmark with six LiDAR units, but starts around $69,000. The Zeekr 9X is a plush performance hybrid from ~$58,800, and BYD's Denza N9 is a ~$51,500 plug-in. The D19 matches them on size (it's longer than most), packs the largest EREV battery in the business and a 1000V BEV option, and yet costs from just ~$32,200. Its assisted-driving software still trails the Huawei-tier best, but no rival comes close on sheer value-per-dollar. It's the bargain of the segment by a country mile.
- Extraordinary value — roughly half the price of rivals
- World's largest EREV battery (80.3 kWh) and up to 1,300 km range
- Huge, luxurious 6- or 7-seat cabin with air suspension
- Loaded with tech: 60-inch AR-HUD, LiDAR, oxygen cabin
- Assisted-driving software still lags the Huawei-tier best
- No rear-wheel steering despite the 5.25 m length
- Brand-new, unproven flagship from a value-focused maker
- China-only for now, with no confirmed export plans
The Leapmotor D19 might be the most car-for-your-money on sale anywhere right now. It's a full-size, three-row luxury SUV — longer than a BMW X7 — with the world's largest range-extender battery, a 1000V pure-electric option, standard air suspension, a 60-inch AR head-up display, LiDAR-assisted driving and even an oxygen generator, all starting from around $32,200. That's roughly half what an AITO M9, Zeekr 9X or Li Auto L9 commands. It isn't flawless: the assisted-driving software still trails the class leaders, there's no rear-wheel steering, and it's an unproven flagship from a brand still building its premium reputation. But as a value proposition, the D19 is almost absurd — and with Leapmotor now China's hottest EV start-up, it could reshape what buyers expect a luxury SUV to cost.
