Leapmotor Unveils Game-Changing Range Extender for EVs at Brussels Motor Show
Leapmotor has unveiled a groundbreaking Range Extender technology at the Brussels Motor Show 2025, boasting an impressive total range of over 1,350 kilometers. This innovative system, featured in the C10 Range-Extended version, promises to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) travel.
The Range Extender, developed by Mahle, acts as an additional power source for EVs. It comprises an 85 kW high-voltage generator driven by a compact internal combustion engine, achieving peak efficiencies of over 97 percent and a continuous power density of over 50 kW per liter. This enables ranges of up to 1,350 kilometers in the WLTP, depending on the vehicle and battery size.
Mahle continues to innovate, developing internal combustion engines suitable for renewable fuels like ethanol. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and offers fuel savings of up to 1.5 percent. The company is also presenting a new thermal management module at the IAA Mobility in Munich. This module ensures proper temperature control for all drive and energy storage system components, enhancing overall efficiency by up to 20 percent compared to systems with electric heaters. The module includes a highly efficient heat pump, reducing installation space, development effort, and costs.
The global market for extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) is projected to grow by 15 percent annually by 2030, with China currently leading in adoption. Leapmotor's new Range Extender technology, powered by Mahle's innovative systems, is poised to capitalize on this growth, offering EV users unparalleled range and efficiency.
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