On June 16th, LEAPMOTOR (HKG: 09863) officially launched its new C-Series—the all-new C10, C11, and C16—at the Yundie Center on Jinyi Lake in Jinhua, Zhejiang. The official launch prices for the new C-Series range from 125,800 to 169,800 yuan. Specifically, the C10 is priced between 125,800 and 142,800 yuan, the C11 between 143,800 and 159,800 yuan, and the C16 between 145,800 and 169,800 yuan.
As milestone products representing five years of iteration for the C-Series, the three new models are positioned as the "Intelligent Family Long-Range Mid-Size SUV" (C10), "Tech-Luxury Sport SUV" (C11), and "Versatile, Spacious, and Comfortable Large SUV" (C16). Covering both pure electric and extended-range powertrain options, the series leverages the company's full-domain in-house R&D to systematically bring premium features typically found in 300,000-yuan vehicles down to the mainstream 120,000-200,000 yuan price bracket, redefining the value benchmark for new energy family SUVs in China.
Core Technological Advantages
The new C-Series achieves leading levels in core areas such as the three-electric system, intelligence, and safety. For the three-electric system, both the pure electric and extended-range versions have undergone architectural upgrades, adopting an 800V high-voltage platform to significantly reduce charging times. Furthermore, utilizing the in-house LEAPMOTOR CTC2.0 Plus battery-chassis integration technology combined with a proprietary full-domain thermal management solution addresses three major user pain points: high-speed energy consumption, low-temperature range degradation, and slow charging.
In terms of intelligence, all three models are equipped with advanced hardware systems. They feature the 4nm Qualcomm SA8650 chip, capable of supporting high-level assisted driving needs including public road navigation and automated parking. For the smart cockpit, they are powered by the flagship 5nm Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P chip, offering 30 TOPS of AI computing power, with CPU performance 200% higher than the previous-generation 8155 chip. Additionally, the new C10 model provides an AI Agent Plaza offering a unified AI entry point, supporting proactive and continuous cross-ecosystem services, greatly enhancing the user experience.
Emphasis on Safety
Safety is a paramount product strength for LEAPMOTOR, with all three models leading the industry in both passive and active safety. For example, the new C10's passive safety features a nine-horizontal, three-vertical cage body structure that meets five-star safety standards from China, Europe, and Australia. The CTC2.0 Plus integrated protection system reduces battery lateral displacement by 47% during a collision. Its internal ten-layer thermal insulation and explosion-proof structure has passed over 1,000 extreme condition tests, ensuring no fire or explosion for 48 hours after thermal runaway. Active safety systems include full-speed, omnidirectional AEB emergency braking assist, AES emergency avoidance system, and MAI unintended acceleration mitigation (front and rear). The AI cloud diagnostics for the electric drive, based on an AI + big data quadruple redundancy mechanism, ensures no power degradation during operation, with a reliability lifespan of ≥600,000 kilometers.
Proven Market Success
The C-Series is one of LEAPMOTOR's mainstay models. Since the first C11 launched in 2021, the C-Series has deeply cultivated the competitive 120,000-200,000 yuan family SUV segment, achieving cumulative global sales exceeding 800,000 units over five years, growing into a "perennial family" amidst competition from over 300 SUV models. According to 2025 insurance registration data, among the more than 60 new energy models launched in 2021, only Tesla's Model Y, Model 3, BYD's core models, and the LEAPMOTOR C11 have consistently maintained monthly sales exceeding 5,000 units—making the C-Series one of the few domestic new energy classic models to successfully navigate the "valley of death" for new vehicles.
Furthermore, C-Series models lead comprehensively in their respective segments: the C10 consistently ranks first in sales for 120,000-200,000 yuan pure electric SUVs, with the C11 ranking sixth; the C16 has topped sales for large SUVs under 200,000 yuan for 14 consecutive months. In terms of user reputation, the C-Series overall NPS (Net Promoter Score) reaches 65.5 points, significantly exceeding the industry average of 59.1 points and on par with luxury SUVs priced above 300,000 yuan. A first-generation 2021 C11 user has driven 700,000 kilometers over four years with zero failures in the in-house three-electric system, battery health maintained at factory standards, and only regular wear and tear on interior and exterior trim, solidly verifying the long-term reliability of LEAPMOTOR's full-domain in-house components.
Driving Growth and Confidence
LEAPMOTOR has successfully created hit models across its A to D series, with each new launch achieving sales leadership within its price segment. In 2025, the company delivered 596,555 vehicles for the full year, doubling its sales for two consecutive years to top the sales chart among new automakers and achieving its first annual net profit of 540 million yuan. In May 2026, monthly deliveries reached a record 81,569 units, further solidifying its top position among new automakers. Globally, LEAPMOTOR exported 67,052 vehicles in 2025, ranking first in exports among domestic new automakers, with its pure electric sales in Europe entering the top three among Chinese passenger car brands. With its rich portfolio of hit models across the A to D series, the launch of the full C-Series is expected to drive continued sales leadership in the second half of the year.
Reflecting strong confidence in future development, on June 4th, the company's shareholder, Chairman, and CEO Mr. Zhu Jiangming, along with company shareholder Mr. Fu Liquan, continued to increase their holdings in the secondary market, collectively purchasing 11,621,900 H-shares of the company (in this round of increase) for a total amount of approximately HK$490 million. The company has also received positive outlooks from several investment banks, with CLSA setting a target price of HK$60, representing a 64.5% premium to the market price at the time.
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