Leapmotor
LEAPMOTOR
The new member of the Stellantis conglomerate
History
With a little help from friends
Stellantis acquired a 20% stake in China’s Leapmotor in 2023 for approximately €1.6 billion and formed Leapmotor International, a joint venture in which Stellantis controls 51% with exclusive rights to manufacture, sell and export Leapmotor products outside China. The strategy is straightforward: use Chinese cost efficiency and technology to compete at price points where Stellantis’s own brands cannot reach profitably.
The key models available or imminently arriving in international markets are the T03, C10, and B10, with the B05 and B03X following in late 2026.
Leapmotor models at a glance
| Buyer Profile | Recommended Model | Key Reason |
| Urban driver A segment | Leapmotor T03 | Efficiency (165 mile range) not speed (capped at 62mph) |
| Compact SUV B segment | Leapmotor C10 | 4.7m long, 800V & 16 min 30-80% chargingSUV class, 315 mi range |
| Large family SUV C segment | Leapmotor B10 | Families needing a little more room |
Leapmotor C10
Undeniable value
The C10 is Leapmotor’s flagship product for international markets and its best seller (over 100,000 global deliveries in 14 months). The 2026 update upgraded the BEV to an 800V platform is a significant leap with the 16 minute 30–80% charge time among the fastest in its price bracket globally.
At 4.7 metres long, it is genuinely large for its price class matching the BMW iX3 in footprint while costing substantially less. Equipment is lavish: heated and ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, 12-speaker audio, panoramic roof, heat pump, and ambient lighting all standard.
Specifications
| Attribute | BEV (2026 MY) | EREV |
| Platform | Leap 3.5 (800V) ` | Leap 3.0 |
| Battery | 74.9 kWh (LFP) | 28.4 kWh (LFP) |
| Motor output | 295 hp (220 kW) AWD (standard) | |213 hp |
| Range extender | N/A | 1.5L petrol generator |
| Architecture | STLA Brain | |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | ~8 seconds |
| CLTC range | 605 km (376 miles) | 1,190 km (740 miles) total |
| DC charge | (30–80%) 16 minutes (800V) | N/A |
| Infotainment | 14.6-inch, Snapdragon 8295P | 14.6-inch |
| Dimensions | 4739 × 1900 × 1680 mm | 4739 × 1900 × 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2825 mm | 2825 mm |
| Euro NCAP | 5-star (2024) | 5-star |
| UK Price (BEV) | ~£36,000–£38,000 | ~£33,000–£35,000 |
| China Price (USD) | $17,000–$20,000 | $17,000–$19,000 |
The Challenge
The C10 is Leapmotor’s flagship product for international markets and its best seller (over 100,000 global deliveries in 14 months). The 2026 update upgraded the BEV to an 800V platform a significant leap with the 16-minute 30–80% charge time among the fastest in its price bracket globally.
At 4.7 metres long, it is genuinely large for its price class matching the BMW iX3 in footprint while costing substantially less. Equipment is lavish: heated and ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, 12-speaker audio, panoramic roof, heat pump, and ambient lighting all standard.
Driving impressions
Driving impressions are mixed: refinement is good, handling is soft and numb, and the interior lacks premium materials. But the value proposition is real.
Rivals Range Price
- Skoda Enyaq 85 370 miles WLTP ~£42,000
- Renault Scenic E-Tech 379 miles WLTP ~£38,000
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 316 miles EPA ~£42,000
- MG S6 296 miles WLTP. ~£28,000
- Kia EV6 314 miles EPA ~£44,000
Verdict
The C10 undercuts all mainstream European rivals on price while exceeding most on interior space. It trails on driving dynamics.
