Leapmotor C01
| Leapmotor C01 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Leapmotor |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Model years | 2023–present |
| Assembly | China: Jinhua, Zhejiang |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | |
| Related | Leapmotor C11 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor |
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| Transmission | Single-speed gear reduction |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in series hybrid (C01 EREV) |
| Battery |
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| Electric range | 500–717 km (311–446 mi) (EV) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm (115.4 in) |
| Length | 5,050 mm (198.8 in) |
| Width | 1,902 mm (74.9 in) |
| Height | 1,509 mm (59.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,885–2,150 kg (4,156–4,740 lb) |
The Leapmotor C01 (Chinese: 零跑C01; pinyin: Língpǎo C01; stylized as C0I) is a mid-size sedan[1][2] produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Leapmotor. It is the second product of the updated design language of the Leapmotor brand.[3]
Overview


The Leapmotor C01 is built on the same platform as the Leapmotor C11 crossover SUV and has a drag coefficient of 0.226 Cd.[4]
The interior of the C01 shares the T-type triple-screen design with the Leapmotor C11. The center infotainment screen is equipped with a built-in Qualcomm SA 8155P chip and measures 12.8 inches, while the instrument cluster display and additional screens measure 10.25 inches.[4]
Powertrain
Battery electric
The entry level fully-electric C01 has a single motor capable of 200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS) and a peak torque of 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft), while the dual-motor version has a maximum power output of 400 kW (536 hp; 544 PS) and peak torque of 720 N⋅m (531 lb⋅ft). All C01 models are equipped with an NMC battery pack with cell-to-chassis technology, which consists of a battery tray that is a structural member of the chassis to be integrated into production vehicle bodies.[4]
The ultra-long range version of the C01 has a 90 kWh battery pack supporting a CLTC range of 717 kilometres (446 mi), while the base version comes with a 500-kilometre (311 mi) range. The dual-motor version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds.[5]
Range extender
In July 2023, the EREV variant of C01 was unveiled. The EREV C01 has a 1.5-liter petrol engine produced by Seres Group and has a maximum power output of 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS). The drive motor of the vehicle shares the same specifications as the single motor EV version, which has a maximum power output of 200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS).[6]
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Leapmotor C01 EREV
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Rear view
Sales
| Year | China | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EV | EREV | Total | |
| 2022 | 4,815[7] | — | 4,815 |
| 2023 | 20,840[8] | 4,245 | 25,085 |
| 2024 | 15,493[9] | 6,106 | 21,559 |
| 2025 | 5,940[10] | 2,210[11] | 8,150[12] |
References
- ^ Zhang, Phate (11 May 2022). "Leapmotor unveils C01 sedan with cell to chassis technology". cnevpost. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
It is a mid-size sedan over 5 meters long and is offered in five versions with four options of range including 500 km, 606 km, 717 km and 630 km.
- ^ Rahman, Basith (12 May 2022). "Leapmotor C01 Launched with 550 HP and 90kWh Battery. Starts at 26,770 USD". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
The C01 is a mid-sized sedan that can go from zero to a hundred kilometers in just three seconds.
- ^ Zhang, Phate (29 September 2022). "Leapmotor officially launches flagship sedan C01 ahead of Hong Kong stock market debut". cnevpost. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ a b c "Leapmotor C01 with 530 HP to Launch on September 28, Starts at $26,800". carnewschina.com. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "The Leapmotor C01 Is A Chinese EV With 542 HP And A $26,770 Pricetag". carscoops.com. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "零跑C01增程版通过工信部申报,配1.5L增程器- DoNews汽车". www.donews.com. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "December, 2022 auto sales of Leap Motor _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "December, 2023 auto sales of Leap Motor _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "December, 2024 auto sales of Leapmotor _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年零跑汽车纯电动终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年零跑汽车增程式终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年零跑汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.