Head-to-head
Chery E5 vs Leapmotor B10
Two suvs priced within $1,000 of each other. Here's where each pulls ahead on range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Chery E5
Chery's electric small SUV — a 58.9 kWh LFP-battery crossover priced under $40,000. The 130 kW DC charging peak is competitive for the segment.
- From
- $37,990
- Range
- 430 km
- Battery
- 58.9 kWh
Option B · SUV
Leapmotor B10
Leapmotor is a Chinese EV brand partly owned by Stellantis, with a small electric SUV that lands at sub-$40k. The 56 kWh LFP battery delivers a modest but honest range; Design LR adds a 67.1 kWh option.
- From
- $38,990
- Range
- 410 km
- Battery
- 56.2 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Chery E5 and Leapmotor B10, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Warranty · advantage Chery E5
The Chery E5 covers the vehicle for 2 more years (7 vs 5 yrs).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Chery E5
The Chery E5 accepts 30 kW more DC peak charging (130 vs 100 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Price · advantage Chery E5
The Chery E5 undercuts the Leapmotor B10 by $1,000 (3%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Chery E5 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $1,000
- ▸ 20 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.6s vs 8s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (130 kW vs 100 kW)
- ▸ Longer warranty (7 years)
Where the Leapmotor B10 wins
Trails the Chery E5 on the core specs we measure.
Chery E5
What we like
- ✓ Sub-$40k pricing with 430 km WLTP range
- ✓ 7-year unlimited-km warranty
- ✓ Strong 130 kW DC fast charging
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Chery dealer network limited regionally
- ✕ Cabin materials clearly cost-engineered
Leapmotor B10
What we like
- ✓ Sub-$40k pricing with 410 km WLTP range
- ✓ Stellantis-backed (gives some scale to AU support)
- ✓ Quick 20-min DC charge (10-80%)
What we don't
- ✕ Leapmotor dealer network is brand new in Australia
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Smaller battery than rivals at this price
Frequently asked: Chery E5 vs Leapmotor B10
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Chery E5 or the Leapmotor B10?
- The Chery E5 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $37,990 versus $38,990 for the Leapmotor B10, a $1,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Chery E5 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 430 km, 20 km further than the Leapmotor B10's 410 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Chery E5 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 130 kW versus 100 kW for the Leapmotor B10. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Chery E5 does 0–100 km/h in 7.6 seconds — 0.4 s quicker than the Leapmotor B10's 8.0 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Which has the longer warranty?
- The Chery E5 is covered by a 7-year vehicle warranty, versus 5 years for the Leapmotor B10. Both also carry separate high-voltage battery warranties — check the manufacturer's site for the latest kilometre and condition limits.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Chery E5
if…
- ✓ peace-of-mind warranty matters (2 more years of cover)
- ✓ you match the profile: budget-led families
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.