By EVCar 
Where Elegance Meets Function
Aerodynamic Silhouette: Flush door handles, frameless windows, and a coupe-like roofline project futuristic minimalism.
Space Wizardry: A 2,930mm wheelbase delivers 319mm rear legroom, dwarfing rivals like Tesla Model.
The Glass Roof Dilemma: 0.91㎡ double-layer Low-E glass blocks 99.9% UV rays, yet some users report heat buildup in summer.
Tech Highlights:
CTC Integration: Battery-chassis fusion boosts rigidity by 40% while reducing NVH.
Oil-Cooled E-Drive: 88.5% energy efficiency enables both performance (3.66s AWD) and efficiency.
Extreme Cold Performance: -20°C testing shows 50.9% range retention (320km), topping most competitors.
Digital Luxury, Practical Flaws
Materials & Comfort:
Optional Nappa leather seats with heating/ventilation, though lumbar support divides opinions.
Smart Cockpit:
Triple screens + Snapdragon 8295 (vs. rivals’ 8155) run Leapmotor OS, yet voice navigation occasionally misfires.
Driver Assistance:
22 sensors enable reliable LCC on highways, but heavy rain triggers system disengagement.
Comfort First, Thrills Second
Suspension: Double-wishbone front + 5-link rear with aluminum components—a ￥300,000-grade setup.
Tuning Philosophy:
Strengths: Plush ride over bumps, linear steering effort progression.
Limitations: High-frequency road vibrations seep into cabin; moderate body roll in corners.
NVH: Double-glazed windows shine in urban areas, but tire roar dominates at >60km/h.
Vertical Integration as Superpower
Leapmotor’s core strategy—70%+ in-house R&D:
Lingxin 01 Chip: Self-developed ADAS processor (8.4 TOPS).
Scalable E-Drive: Single platform supports RWD/AWD, slashing production costs.
Cost Control: Avoiding supplier markups enables “half-price premium” pricing.
Verdict: The New Value Benchmark
The C01 isn’t flawless—its infotainment glitches occasionally, and ride refinement lags behind premium brands. Yet at ￥150,000, it delivers a 5-meter body, executive-class suspension, and domain-controlled tech that force rivals into painful price cuts. As one owner quipped: “For the price of a Corolla, you get 70% of a Mercedes EQE”.
For buyers rejecting badge tax but demanding substance, the C01 represents something radical: Luxury democratized, not diluted. In the age of electric hyper-competition, it might just be the smartest money you’ll spend.
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