Leapmotor D99. Credit: Sohu Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Leapmotor officially launched its latest model, the D99, today. The new MPV enters the market with six variants, featuring both extended-range (EREV) and pure electric (BEV) powertrain options. Pricing for the lineup ranges from 249,800 yuan (36,700 USD) to 319,800 yuan (47,000 USD). Deliveries are scheduled to commence on July 20. Pricing and variants ModelPrice (yuan and USD)EREV 480 Enjoy Edition249,800 (36,700)EREV 480 Smart Edition279,800 (41,100)EREV 480 Flagship Edition309,800 (45,600)BEV 700 Enjoy Edition259,800 (38,200)BEV 700 Smart Edition289,800 (42,600)BEV 700 Flagship Edition319,800 (47,000) Design and Exterior The Leapmotor D99 features a rounded, “bullet-head” aesthetic characterised by a split headlight design. The lower main light units are nearly square, while the upper horizontal light bar incorporates a folded design, aligning with Leapmotor’s family styling. The vehicle is available in five exterior colours: Photoelectric White, Liquid Silver, Chenjing Blue, Skyscape Grey, and Metallic Black. The side profile is defined by a silver trim outlining the roof arc, with a thickened D-pillar and hidden sliding door rails beneath the third-row windows. The vehicle is equipped with high-gloss chrome disc wheels and a massive panoramic sunroof with a light-transmitting area of 1.46㎡, offering over 99.9% UV protection. The rear features an integrated horizontal taillight connected to the rear window, incorporating ISD smart interactive lighting, with the “LEAPMOTOR” logo positioned below. Interior The interior is equipped with a digital instrument cluster, a large floating central control screen, a Head-Up Display (HUD), and a ceiling-mounted entertainment screen for rear passengers. The D99 supports multiple configurations, including flat-folding for the first and second rows, 180-degree flat-folding for the third row, and various combinations for sleeping or social settings. The second row features rotating zero-gravity aviation seats that support a 90-degree viewing angle and face-to-face seating with the third row, complemented by an interior table. Technology and powertrain The D99 debuts Leapmotor’s centralised domain controller for cockpit and driving integration, powered by dual 8797 chips providing 1280 TOPS of computing power. It also features an on-device large model smart cockpit and the VLA large model for assisted driving. The powertrain lineup: EREV Version: Features an 800V high-voltage platform, a dual-motor four-wheel-drive extended-range system, and Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) technology, paired with an 80.3 kWh battery pack. BEV Version: Utilises a full-stack 1000V electric system and debuts CATL’s 115 kWh super hybrid (NCM-LFP) cells. The interior of Leapmotor D99.
