Leapmotor introduces new breakthrough for EV electrical systems

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Leapmotor has introduced a new breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) electrical systems, providing a solution to the ongoing requirement for additional 12V batteries, which remain a vital component in modern EVs.

Arena EV reported on Sunday (20/9) that this technology was introduced during the Tech Day 2/026 event in Huzhou, China, through the Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) 3.0 High-Low Fusion Battery system, which is part of Leapmotor’s latest architectural development.

To date, electric vehicles have utilised high-voltage batteries to power the motor, yet they still require a 12V battery to supply electricity to various low-voltage devices. Components such as sensors, ECUs, infotainment systems, lights, wipers, and vehicle safety systems still rely on this supply.

The company claims that the power delivery capability for low-voltage systems has increased up to seven times compared to the previous generation.

With this approach, Leapmotor states that the additional 12V battery can be eliminated, allowing the vehicle’s electrical system to operate using a more integrated battery architecture.

In addition to the electrical system, Leapmotor also introduced the LEAP 5.0 New Mobile Space Architecture, which will be implemented in production vehicles starting from 2027.

This architecture integrates the heating and air-conditioning systems with the powertrain, allowing the number of components to be reduced by up to 18 per cent and the fluid pipe network to be cut by 30 per cent.

This efficiency also expands cabin space. Leapmotor claims that the usable cabin length has increased by 19 per cent, while a new front suspension design provides an additional 37.5 per cent of legroom.