Head-to-head
Leapmotor B10 vs Leapmotor C10
The Leapmotor B10 starts $6,898 (15%) below the Leapmotor C10. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · 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
Option B · SUV
Leapmotor C10
Leapmotor's larger C10 SUV pairs a 67.9 kWh LFP battery with 180 kW DC charging. The Stellantis JV gives it more credible AU dealer backing than most Chinese imports.
- From
- $45,888
- Range
- 420 km
- Battery
- 67.9 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Leapmotor B10 and Leapmotor C10, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
DC charging · advantage Leapmotor C10
The Leapmotor C10 accepts 80 kW more DC peak charging (180 vs 100 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 2
Battery · advantage Leapmotor C10
The Leapmotor C10 carries a 11.7 kWh larger battery (67.9 vs 56.2 kWh).
- 3
Price · advantage Leapmotor B10
The Leapmotor B10 undercuts the Leapmotor C10 by $6,898 (15%) on starting price.
- 4
0–100 km/h · advantage Leapmotor C10
The Leapmotor C10 is 0.5 s quicker to 100 km/h (7.5 s vs 8 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Leapmotor B10 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $6,898
Where the Leapmotor C10 wins
- ▸ 10 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.5s vs 8s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (180 kW vs 100 kW)
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
Leapmotor C10
What we like
- ✓ Strong 22-min DC charging (10-80%)
- ✓ Spacious 546 L boot
- ✓ Stellantis-backed Australian support
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Cabin software is China-origin and needs adaptation
- ✕ Modest WLTP range vs newer competitors
Frequently asked: Leapmotor B10 vs Leapmotor C10
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Leapmotor B10 or the Leapmotor C10?
- The Leapmotor B10 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $38,990 versus $45,888 for the Leapmotor C10, a $6,898 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Leapmotor C10 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 420 km, 10 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 Leapmotor C10 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 180 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 Leapmotor C10 does 0–100 km/h in 7.5 seconds — 0.5 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.
- Is the Leapmotor B10 better value than the Leapmotor C10?
- On paper the Leapmotor B10 is $6,898 cheaper, but the Leapmotor C10 edges ahead on most other measurable specs. Whether the saving justifies the gap depends on which features matter most to you, and how much weight you give to brand and dealer factors.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Leapmotor B10
if…
- ✓ you want to save $6,898 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: city families
Choose the
Leapmotor C10
if…
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you match the profile: family commuters
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.