Leapmotor B03X lands in Nepal ahead of August 7 launch
Chinese EV brand Leapmotor is set to introduce its B03X electric SUV in the Nepali market, with the official launch planned for August 7, 2026, according to the distributor’s announcement. The SUV has already reached Nepal and will be formally unveiled just ahead of the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.
Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd. is the sole authorized distributor of Leapmotor in Nepal, responsible for sales, service and after-sales support for the B03X. As per the company, customer bookings will start soon after the launch event, giving early buyers a chance to get units before the expo crowd builds interest.
Powertrain, battery and claimed range
For Nepal, the B03X will be sold with a 145 kW electric motor paired with a 53 kWh battery pack, according to the distributor’s specification sheet. The company claims a CLTC driving range of 505 km on a full charge, based on China’s test cycle, suggesting the SUV should comfortably cover daily city use and intercity trips on one charge.
Key headline figures: - Motor: 145 kW electric drive unit - Battery: 53 kWh - Claimed range: 505 km (CLTC test cycle, company figure)
Real-world range in Nepal will depend on driving style, load, terrain and climate. Buyers should expect lower actual range than the CLTC claim. Even so, the B03X sits among the higher-range EVs currently on sale in the market.
Space, practicality and features
Leapmotor is pitching the B03X as a family-focused urban and highway EV. The Nepal-bound model is stated to offer a 510-litre boot capacity, which is sizeable for luggage and should suit long trips and airport runs.
Inside, the SUV gets a modern, tech-oriented cabin layout with premium-looking materials and digital interfaces based on the brand’s global design. Exact feature lists for Nepal — screen sizes, upholstery options and charging equipment — are yet to be detailed by Shangrila Motors and are expected to be clarified at the launch.
Safety and driver assistance
One of the key talking points for the B03X is its driver assistance technology. According to the distributor, the SUV will come with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). In global EVs, this typically means functions such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and automatic emergency braking, though the exact feature set for Nepal has not been fully disclosed.
Level 2 ADAS places the B03X in a small group of EVs in Nepal that offer semi-automated driver support. That could appeal to buyers looking for more advanced safety and convenience features.
What it means for Nepali EV buyers
With its 505 km claimed range, 53 kWh battery, 145 kW motor and Level 2 ADAS, the Leapmotor B03X arrives as a relatively high-spec electric SUV option in Nepal. Exact price in Nepal has not yet been officially confirmed, so interested buyers will need to wait for Shangrila Motors’ announcement at or around the August 7 launch.
For customers considering an EV SUV, the B03X’s mix of long claimed range, large boot and advanced driver assistance puts it up as a new alternative to existing models in the segment. How attractive it turns out to be will depend on the final price (likely in the mid-to-upper EV SUV bracket, in Rs lakh), warranty coverage and the strength of Leapmotor’s service network across Nepal.
Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Editorial policy.
