Leapmotor C16 Export from China — Specs & Quote

Name: Leapmotor C16
Brand: Leapmotor
Availability: PreOrder

Why this model

What makes the Leapmotor C16 worth importing

01

Six seats in a 2+2+2 layout

Individual captain's chairs in the middle row rather than a bench. That is the configuration large families and chauffeur operators specifically ask for, and few Chinese SUVs at this price offer it.

02

A Li Auto alternative at lower cost

The C16 is explicitly Leapmotor's answer to Li Auto's six-seat range-extender SUVs, which dominate that segment in China. It offers the same formula considerably cheaper.

03

Range-extender available

The REEV version carries a 28.4 kWh pack plus an engine acting as a generator, adding up to 424 km beyond the electric range. No charging infrastructure required.

04

21-speaker audio and a drop-down rear screen

A 14.6-inch main touchscreen plus a 15.6-inch drop-down screen for rear passengers. In a six-seat family SUV that is the equipment that closes the sale with the people sitting in the back.

Specifications

Leapmotor C16 technical data

Manufacturer figures for the China-market car. Equipment and certification vary by trim, production batch and destination — we confirm the exact build sheet before the order is placed.

Request full configuration sheet

Version	Power	Torque	Battery	Range	0–100	Drive
74.9 kWh LFP — RWD BEV · single-speed	160 kW218 PS	—	74.9 kWh	550 km CLTC	—	RWD
81.9 kWh LFP — RWD long range BEV · single-speed	170 kW231 PS	—	81.9 kWh	630 km CLTC	—	RWD
REEV — 28.4 kWh LFP plus range extender EREV · single-speed	170 kW231 PS	—	28.4 kWh	—	—	RWD

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure for this version — we do not estimate it. Range standards differ: CLTC and NEDC read higher than WLTP for the same car, so compare like with like when quoting against a European rival.

Body & dimensions

Production 2024–present

Body Six-seat SUV

Seats 6

Doors 5

Length 4915 mm

Width 1905 mm

Height 1770 mm

Wheelbase 2825 mm

Kerb weight up to 2195 kg

Trim levels

·74.9 kWh LFP — 550 km CLTC
·81.9 kWh LFP — 630 km CLTC
·REEV — 28.4 kWh plus range extender

Documented equipment

Exterior

Roof rails
Flush door handles
19" or 20" wheels

Interior

14.6" touchscreen
15.6" drop-down rear screen
21-speaker audio system
2+2+2 six-seat layout

Safety & platform

LFP battery pack
Driver assistance suite
Multi-camera system

Only equipment documented by the manufacturer is listed. Trim levels differ by production batch — request the current configuration and colour sheet for your market.

About this model

Where the Leapmotor C16 sits in the market

The C16 is Leapmotor's full-size six-seat SUV — 4,915 mm long, seating six in a 2+2+2 layout with individual middle-row seats, offered as a battery-electric car with LFP packs up to 81.9 kWh and 630 km CLTC, or as an EREV range-extender with a 28.4 kWh pack and an engine generator.

It is a direct response to Li Auto, whose six-seat range-extender SUVs created this segment in China, and it undercuts them substantially. The buyer is a large family or a chauffeur operator who needs three rows without the compromise of a bench middle row. Leapmotor has not documented specific export markets for the C16, so most destinations will be served through the parallel-export channel — worth stating plainly to customers, since warranty and service must then be arranged locally.

Which version are you quoting?

Offered as a battery-electric car and as an EREV range-extender. Six seats in a 2+2+2 layout.

Buyers cross-shop it against

Li Auto L7Denza N9Jetour X90 Plus

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Before you order

What an importer must know about the Leapmotor C16

LHD; right-hand-drive availability is not documented for the C16 — verify before quoting an RHD market. Charging is GB/T on China-market cars. Leapmotor has not published a specific export market list for this model, so for most destinations it moves through the parallel-export channel: we source the units and handle export and destination documentation, but manufacturer warranty and after-sales must be arranged locally rather than inherited. The REEV version is the one to quote where charging infrastructure is unreliable.

Market fit

Where the Leapmotor C16 sells

Based on documented export presence and how the vehicle suits local conditions — not a guarantee of homologation, which we confirm per market before you order.

Middle East

Large-family demand in the Gulf and a strong six- and seven-seat SUV market where the 2+2+2 layout is preferred.

Central Asia

Multi-generational family transport with long distances between cities; the REEV version avoids charging dependency.

Southeast Asia

Six- and seven-seat vehicles are the default family purchase across much of the region, and Leapmotor has local assembly nearby.

Latin America

Large-family SUV demand where Japanese three-row alternatives carry a substantial price premium.

How it works

From your Leapmotor C16 inquiry to your port

Every milestone tracked, every fee disclosed up front. Founder Cai reviews each order personally.

1 < 24 hours

Inquiry

Instant Inquiry Response
2 1-2 days

Order

Contract & Pro Forma Invoice
3 2-3 days

Production

Vehicle Sourcing & Allocation
4 3-5 days

Production

Pre-Shipment Inspection

All eight steps, with what you do and what we do at each → Export process

Leapmotor C16 FAQ

Questions importers ask about this model

Why does the 2+2+2 seating layout matter? +

Individual captain's chairs in the middle row instead of a bench give second-row passengers armrests, independent adjustment and easier access to the third row. Large families and chauffeur operators specifically ask for this configuration, and in China it is the reason Li Auto's six-seat SUVs sell in the numbers they do. Few Chinese SUVs at the C16's price point offer it, which is the C16's clearest differentiator.

How does the C16 compare with a Li Auto L7? +

Same basic formula — a large six-seat SUV available as a range-extender — at a considerably lower price. Li Auto has stronger brand recognition in China and a more refined product. The C16 offers the same practical package with a 21-speaker audio system and a drop-down rear screen. For an importer whose customers care about space and equipment per unit of cost, the C16 is the easier sale.

Can I import the C16 officially? +

Leapmotor has not published a specific export market list for the C16, unlike the C10 which is officially sold in seven markets. For most destinations that means parallel export: we source the vehicles, handle export and destination-market documentation and shipping, but manufacturer warranty is not automatically available in your country. We will tell you plainly what exists for your market before you commit rather than after the units ship.

Can EV Auto Pro supply the Leapmotor C16 for export? +

Yes, with an honest caveat. Leapmotor sells this model through official channels in China only, so export units move through China's parallel-export channel. We source the vehicles, handle export and destination-market documentation and shipping, and explain the warranty and after-sales position for your country before you commit. Tell us the quantity and destination and we will confirm feasibility and send a real quote.

What does a Leapmotor C16 quote include? +

We quote per confirmed configuration rather than publishing a fixed price we cannot hold. Every quote states the vehicle cost, inland transport, export handling, documentation and shipping separately, as EXW, FOB or CIF depending on your request — so you can see exactly what is and is not included before you commit to a deposit.

How is the vehicle checked before shipment? +

We check condition, appearance, mileage, configuration, battery status and basic functions before loading, and send you a photo and video report. If something does not match the specification you ordered, it is resolved before the unit is loaded rather than after it arrives at your port.

What warranty applies to an exported Leapmotor C16? +

Warranty policy depends on brand, model and destination country, and some manufacturer warranties are limited or void outside China. We explain the actual warranty position for your market before order confirmation rather than after, and we supply common spare and maintenance parts for units we have exported.

More on payment, shipping, documents and warranty in our full FAQ.

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