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Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Leapmotor vehicles in Nepal, has announced that the first Leapmotor B03 electric SUV is on its way to Nepal and is expected to make its debut at the upcoming NAIMA Mobility Expo.

The company said the B03, known as the A10 in the Chinese market, will be offered in two variants featuring different battery capacities and equipment levels.

Built on a front-wheel-drive platform, the electric SUV is powered by a 100 kW motor producing 200 Nm of torque. It comes equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, a 14.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen infotainment system, Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and a 510-litre boot.

According to Shangrila Motors, the model has received a strong market response in China, where Leapmotor reported sales of 93,376 vehicles in June this year. The company expects the B03 to compete in Nepal's growing affordable electric SUV segment.

Leapmotor, backed by global automotive group Stellantis, markets electric vehicles in more than 40 countries through over 1,700 sales and service outlets. Stellantis owns several international automotive brands, including Jeep, Peugeot and Maserati.

Shangrila Motors has not yet announced the official launch date or pricing of the Leapmotor B03 for the Nepali market.