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Leapmotor · 2026REEVRange-Extended EV
C16 280 EREV
Six seats with 1,150 km range — worry-free family hauling
The range-extended C16: six family seats with 280 km of pure-electric CLTC and 1,150 km combined — the full Li Auto formula for roughly KWD 8,000.
- 860
- PLANNED KM
- 231
- HP
- TBA
- 0-100
- TBA
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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Source: Leapmotor official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
Qatar
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
UAE
Announced — dealer details pending
Through members' eyes
Leapmotor C16 280 EREV, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
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See every unclaimed badgeBuyer question
If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the Leapmotor C16 280 EREV?
Sign in to vote and see the crowdAn EV Gulf guide page — specifications and prices are for research and comparison, not a vehicle sale listing.
Technical Specs
- Official range
- 1,150 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 860 km
- Power
- 231 HP
- Torque
- TBA
- 0-100 km/h
- TBA
- Top Speed
- TBA
- Battery Capacity
- TBA
- DC Fast Charging
- TBA
- AC Charging
- 11 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- TBA
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 94,700 QARto ≈ 142,100 QAR
≈ EstimatedUpdated July 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- 1,150 km combined — long family trips with no charging stops
- 6 seats + rear entertainment — luxury minivan-grade kit
- China price ≈ KWD 8,000 — half the price of its rivals
Watch out for
- Battery size and charging power for the EREV are undocumented
- Outside the official GCC lineup — import only for now
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
Range-extended system — 280 km of daily EV driving plus petrol for open-road trips
Tailgate theatre — 15.6-inch roof screen + 21-speaker Dolby Atmos for outdoor cinema
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Leapmotor C16 280 EREV
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your Leapmotor C16 280 EREV in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
11 kW
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Leapmotor has not published: DC fast-charging power · battery capacity — we show only what is official.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
Battery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
Battery registry — method & reportsThe Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
No logged experiences for this car yet — be the first to document it.
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Agent in the Gulf, not in your market
There is a factory agent in nearby markets — warranty usually does not transfer automatically, and servicing means moving the car. Ask before buying.
- Agent in Qatar
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
Official agent in Jordan
“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.
From owners and the community
Leapmotor C16 280 EREV discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest Leapmotor news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the Leapmotor C16 280 EREV?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
Independent importer
Awaiting local evidence
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Where have we observed an access route?
UAE
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
Where to buy the C16 280 EREV
No official Leapmotor dealer in Qatar yet — browse the full directory across the Gulf.
All Gulf dealers & distributorsHow it stacks up
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Leapmotor C16 280 EREV vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
Leapmotor C16 280 EREVLeapmotorBattery—- COMBINED RANGE
- 860 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
- POWER
- 231 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥145,800
Geely Starship 7 EM-i 120GeelyBattery19.09 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 90 km
- DC PEAK
- 36 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.5 s
- POWER
- 218 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥136,800
Leapmotor C10 210 EREVLeapmotorBattery28.4 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 890 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.68 s
- POWER
- 231 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥135,800
Avatr 07 EREV Long RangeAvatrBattery52.01 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 900 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
- POWER
- 310 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
Deepal S07 EREV 230DeepalBattery31.73 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 990 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.5 s
- POWER
- 258 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥156,900
China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
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