NEWS7Leapmotor B03X arrives as Australia's cheapest electric SUVCompact electric SUV lands from $29,990 drive-away with up to 382km of rangeCarsales Staff - Oct 6th
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NEWS7Leapmotor B03X arrives as Australia's cheapest electric SUVCompact electric SUV lands from $29,990 drive-away with up to 382km of rangeCarsales Staff - Oct 6th
Read at carsales →Leapmotor B03X confirmed as Australia’s cheapest electric SUV
Update – 6th October 2026 A $29,990 drive-away price has been confirmed for the Leapmotor B03X to establish it as Australia’s most affordable fully electric SUV. However, the entry Style model will…
Read at Chasing Cars →Move over, BYD: Australia has a new cheapest electric SUV
Leapmotor has stolen BYD's thunder with a sharp base price for its new B03X, now Australia's cheapest electric SUV.
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I went over to Spain for the international launch of the 2026 Leapmotor B03X. With an indicative price tag starting around $30,000 drive-away, this is set to land in Australian showrooms before the…
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