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 B10
Compact SUV
The B10 is Leapmotor’s volume play for Europe slightly bigger than most of its B-segment rivals (Renault 4, Ford Puma Gen-E, Volvo EX30, Kia EV3), at a price that undercuts them. At £29,995 all-in with no options needed, it is straightforwardly priced.
The B10 is soft-riding, practical, well-equipped, and thoroughly unexciting to drive. Its interior quality is below Volkswagen Group rivals. That said, for fleet buyers or value-conscious private buyers, the numbers are compelling.
Specifications
| Attribute | B-segment |
| Platform | B/ Small SUV ` |
| Battery | TBA (~50–60 kWh est.) |
| Motor output | AWD (standard) |
| Range extender | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | seconds |
| CLTC range | ~270 miles |
| DC charge | (30–80%) 16 minutes (800V) |
| Equipment | All-inclusive: heated/ventilated seats, 360-cam, panoramic roof, wireless charging |
| Length | ~4.5 m |
| Euro NCAP | TBA |
| UK Price | £29,995 (all-in, one spec) |
| Production | Zaragoza, Spain (from late 2026) |
The Challenge
The B10 is Leapmotor’s volume play for Europe — slightly bigger than most of its B-segment rivals (Renault 4, Ford Puma Gen-E, Volvo EX30, Kia EV3), at a price that undercuts them. At £29,995 all-in with no options needed, it is straightforwardly priced.
Driving impressions
The B10 is best described as soft-riding, practical, well-equipped, and thoroughly unexciting to drive. Its interior quality is below Volkswagen Group rivals. Still, for fleet buyers or value-conscious private buyers, the numbers are compelling.
Rivals Range Price
- Renault 4 E-Tech 248–310 miles WLTP ~£28,995
- Volvo EX30 200 miles WLTP ~£33,000
- Puma Gen-E 233 miles WLTP ~£29,000
- Kia EV3 372 miles WLTP ~£32,000
- Peugeot e-2008 215 miles WLTP ~£31,000
Verdict
The B10 competes well on price and space, but lags the Kia EV3 on range and the Renault 4 on driver appeal
