The Stellantis-backed Leapmotor D19 full-size crossover started taking blind preorders in China. Its EREV version has the largest battery pack in the segment with a capacity of 80.3 kWh. This range extender will be able to cruise up to 500 km in BEV mode.
The Leapmotor D19 is the brand’s ultimate flagship model. It will enter the market in H1 2026 as the Stellantis-backed brand goes upmarket. This model was first revealed on October 16, available in BEV and EREV variants. On November 1, Leapmotor announced it had started taking blind preorders for the D19.
Blind pre-orders are a Chinese term referring to a car that can be reserved, but its official price is not disclosed. Customers who pay a deposit of 999 yuan (140 USD) will enjoy priority in expected delivery. The first 2,000 customers will be able to purchase the Signature Edition of the D19 crossover. This model will reveal the interior by the end of 2025. The market launch is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
As mentioned, there is no official price for the Leapmotor D19. This vehicle will rival other full-size crossovers, such as the Aito M9, the Li Auto L9, the Nio ES8, the Lynk & Co 900, and the Zeekr 9X. Chinese sources expect this vehicle to cost 250,000 – 300,000 yuan (35,160 – 42,190 USD). However, CarNewsChina expects this vehicle to be seemingly more expensive due to its specs.
More about the Leapmotor D19
The Leapmotor D19 is a full-size crossover with a body length of around 5.2 meters. It adopts the “Technology Natural Aesthetics 2.0” design language. Its core highlights include split headlights, flush door handles, and a 1958-mm taillight unit, which consists of 11,026 LED units. The car has large chrome-plated rims, a LiDAR sensor, blackened pillars, and a wheelbase of 3.1 meters.
The EREV variant of the Leapmotor D19 has a CATL-made 80.3 kWh battery. It is the biggest pack available for an extended-range electric vehicle. The runner-up is the Zeekr 9X SUV with a 70 kWh battery. The Leapmotor D19 will be able to run up to 500 km in EV mode. It also has a 40-liter fuel tank. The battery pack powers two electric motors with a combined power output of 400 kW (536 hp).
The electric variant of the Leapmotor D19 has a 115 kWh battery pack and two e-motors for 540 kW (724 hp). It speeds up to 100 km/h in 3 seconds. Moreover, it takes the D19 15 minutes to charge 350 km of range. Other highlights of the Leapmotor flagship include two Snapdragon 8797 chips and a built-in oxygen generator with a maximum oxygen production capacity of 8 liters per minute.
