Leapmotor C16 Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Leapmotor C16
Leapmotor C16
Overview
Manufacturer	Leapmotor
Production	2024–present
Assembly	China: Jinhua, Zhejiang
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	EV:; Rear motor, rear-wheel drive; Hybrid:; Front-engine + Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive;
Platform	LEAP 3.0
Related	Leapmotor C10
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L H15R I4 (Generator)
Electric motor	LEAP 3.0 Intelligent oil-cooling Syncronus motor
Power output	160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS); 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS);
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in Series Hybrid (EREV)
Battery	EV:; 74.9 or 81.9 kWh LFP; Hybrid-EREV:; 28.4 kWh LFP;
Electric range	301–630 km (187–391 mi) (CTLC); 310–580 km (193–360 mi); Up to 424 km (263 mi);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,825 mm (111.2 in)
Length	4,915 mm (193.5 in)
Width	1,905 mm (75.0 in)
Height	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Curb weight	2,125–2,195 kg (4,685–4,839 lb)

The Leapmotor C16 (Chinese: 零跑C16; pinyin: Língpǎo C16; stylized as CI6) is a full-size crossover SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Leapmotor.

Overview

In April 2024, during the international auto show in Beijing, the premiere of the third, largest SUV in the Leapmotor offer took place, which is a response to, among others, the products of the company Li Auto. The C16 was created as an enlarged version of the C10 model presented a year ago, sharing the characteristic angular proportions and styling of the front part of the body. To distinguish it, the C16 received a longer wheelbase, a longer body and a more shapely shaped rear part of the body.

The passenger compartment has been designed in a minimalist aesthetic with dominant light-colored finishing materials, led by a 14.6-inch touchscreen multimedia system in the center of the dashboard. In addition, a display with digital clocks is located in front of the driver, while a drop-down 15.6-inch screen is provided for the rear passengers. The manufacturer also used a 21-speaker audio system, while the angular passenger cabin allowed for the transport of up to 6 passengers in a 2+2+2 seating arrangement.

Specifications

Like other models in the Leapmotor range, the C16 was created with two types of drives in mind: Battery Electric (BEV) and Extended Range Electric (EREV). The C16 was initially launched as a BEV with 288 hp motor allowing for a maximum speed of up to 160 km/h, and a 67 kWh battery with up to 520 kilometers of range on the Chinese CLTC test cycle. The EREV variant has the same battery and 228 hp motor with an added 1.5-liter petrol engine. This extends the range by up to 230 kilometers. As with all EREV vehicles the petrol engine exclusively generates electricity which in turn drives the electric powertrain.