Leapmotor C10
Specs, engines and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
- Built
- 2024–present
- Top power
- 446 kW (606 PS)
Which C10 to choose and its rivals
Our verdict · Felix Hartmann
For drivers with a wallbox and mostly regional mileage, the BEV Pro is the simplest choice, at €37,600 to €39,100 in the German lists of 2024–2026, with 420 km of WLTP range. Those who cannot charge often on the road, or tow, may find the range-extender version easier to live with, at the same price. The AWD, with more than 400 kW, is for buyers who want all-wheel drive and the quickest version.
The C10 competes on price with established electric SUVs such as the Tesla Model Y, and with Chinese rivals like the BYD Sealion 7. The electric car hub collects other models of the class.
The Leapmotor C10 is a mid-size SUV of 4,740 mm offered either as a battery-electric car or with a petrol range extender. It was shown at the Munich Motor Show in 2023, went on sale in China in March 2024 and reached Europe in September 2024 as the first model sold through Leapmotor International, the joint venture with Stellantis. German list prices started at €37,600 in October 2024.
Leapmotor, officially Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, was founded in Hangzhou in December 2015 by Fu Liquan and Zhu Jiangming together with Dahua Technology. Its first car, the S01, was delivered in June 2019. In October 2023 Stellantis paid €1.5 billion for a 20 % stake and set up Leapmotor International, owned 51 % by Stellantis and 49 % by Leapmotor, to sell the cars outside China through Stellantis dealers. Deliveries grew from 1,000 cars in 2019 to 596,555 in 2025.
Specs by version
Dimensions and weight
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In short
- Electric version: 69.9 kWh LFP battery, 160 kW (218 PS), 420 km WLTP; later also a 220 kW and an all-wheel-drive version with about 440 kW.
- Range-extender version: 1.5-litre petrol generator and 28.4 kWh battery, 145 km electric and 950 km total on the WLTP cycle.
- Euro NCAP 2024: five stars, with 89 % for adult occupants.
- German list prices from €37,600 (October 2024) to €45,900 for the AWD (October 2026).
Leapmotor C10 at a glance
| Parameter | Leapmotor C10 |
|---|---|
| Production | since 2024, Jinhua (Zhejiang, China); also Purwakarta (Indonesia), Gurun (Malaysia) from 2026 |
| Platform | LEAP 3.0 |
| Body | five-door mid-size SUV |
| Length / width / height | 4,740 / 1,900 / 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,825 mm |
| Powertrains | BEV rear-wheel drive; BEV all-wheel drive; range extender (EREV) |
| Batteries | 69.9 kWh (BEV), 81.9 kWh (AWD), 28.4 kWh (EREV) |
| Kerb weight | 1,940 kg |
| Boot | 435 l; 1,410 l with rear seats folded |
| Facelift | 4 June 2026 |
From Munich show car to Stellantis showrooms
The C10 was shown publicly at the Munich Motor Show in 2023, a month before Stellantis announced its investment in October. Chinese sales started in March 2024. Sales in Europe began in September 2024 and orders opened in October; Wikipedia EN lists 13 initial markets, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland and the UK.
All European cars come from China, and Wikipedia EN notes a 21 % import duty on them. Stellantis tried local assembly for the smaller T03 in Tychy, Poland, from June 2024 to March 2025, but the C10 has not been built in Europe. Leapmotor International belongs to the same group as Opel, whose path into Stellantis is told in the Opel story.
Outside Europe the C10 went on sale in South Africa, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand in October and November 2024. In China the car sold 74,971 units in 2024 and 125,849 in 2025, of which about a fifth were range-extender versions.
Electric and range-extender versions
| Version | Battery | Power | WLTP range | DC charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEV Pro (RWD) | 69.9 kWh LFP | 160 kW (218 PS) | 420 km | 30–80 % in 30 min |
| BEV ProMax (RWD) | - | 220 kW (299 PS) | - | - |
| BEV ProMax AWD | 81.9 kWh | about 440 kW (598 PS) | - | 30–80 % in 22 min |
| REEV / Hybrid EV | 28.4 kWh + 1.5-litre petrol generator | 158 kW (215 PS) | 145 km electric, 950 km total | - |
Power figures follow the ADAC catalogue for the German cars. For the AWD version Wikipedia EN gives 446 kW (606 PS), the ADAC 440 kW (598 PS) from October 2025 and 420 kW (571 PS) from October 2026. On the Chinese CLTC cycle the electric versions are rated at 410 to 605 km, which is more generous than WLTP.
The range-extender C10, called REEV and later Hybrid EV in Germany, always drives the wheels with the electric motor. A 1.5-litre petrol engine from Seres works only as a generator, so the car drives like an electric car and refuels like a petrol one. With a 28.4 kWh battery it covers 145 km on electricity according to WLTP. That suits drivers who can charge at home but make regular long trips.
The weak point of the basic electric car is AC charging: its on-board charger accepts only 6.6 kW, and a 30–80 % top-up at home takes 6.1 hours. On a DC charger the same window takes about 30 minutes, and 22 minutes in the AWD.
Interior and space
The C10 is 4,740 mm long with a 2,825 mm wheelbase, and the boot holds 435 litres, or 1,410 litres with the rear seats folded. With the size comparison tool the C10's measurements can be set against those of other cars.
Safety: Euro NCAP 2024
Euro NCAP tested the C10 Style in 2024 and awarded five stars. The car scored 89 % for adult occupants, 85 % for children, 77 % for vulnerable road users and 76 % for safety assist. ANCAP adopted the result for Australia and New Zealand with very similar percentages. In China's C-NCAP the C10 reached 90.2 % overall.
Prices in Germany
| Version | Power | Period | List price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEV Pro Style | 160 kW (218 PS) | 10/2024–10/2025 | €37,600 |
| BEV Pro Design | 160 kW (218 PS) | 10/2024–10/2026 | €39,100 |
| REEV Style | 158 kW (215 PS) | 03–10/2025 | €37,600 |
| REEV Design | 158 kW (215 PS) | 03/2025–01/2026 | €39,100 |
| BEV ProMax Design | 220 kW (299 PS) | 10/2025–10/2026 | €41,900 |
| BEV ProMax Design AWD | 440 kW (598 PS) | 10/2025–10/2026 | €44,900 |
| Hybrid EV Life | 162 kW (220 PS) | from 10/2026 | €38,600 |
| BEV Pro Life | 165 kW (224 PS) | from 10/2026 | €38,600 |
| BEV ProMax Design | 220 kW (299 PS) | from 10/2026 | €42,900 |
| BEV ProMax Design AWD | 420 kW (571 PS) | from 10/2026 | €45,900 |
All prices are from the ADAC catalogue. In the German list, the electric and range-extender versions have cost the same at each trim level since 2025.
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Leapmotor C10 in our rankings
- No. 17 of 197 · Most powerful SUVs and crossovers (446 kW · top 9%)
- No. 15 of 97 · Most powerful electric cars (446 kW · top 16%)
- No. 141 of 859 · Most powerful cars (446 kW · top 17%)
- No. 69 of 239 · Most powerful cars of the 2020s (446 kW · top 29%)
- No. 142 of 420 · Longest cars (4,740 mm · top 34%)
- No. 58 of 146 · Longest SUVs and crossovers (4,740 mm · top 40%)
More powerful than 91% of ranked SUVs and crossovers in the 1CARS catalog (No. 17 of 197).
FAQ
Who sells the Leapmotor C10 in Europe?
Leapmotor International, the joint venture of Stellantis (51 %) and Leapmotor (49 %), through Stellantis dealers since September 2024.
What is the range of the Leapmotor C10?
The electric version with the 69.9 kWh battery is rated at 420 km WLTP. The range extender covers 145 km on electricity and 950 km in total.
Is the Leapmotor C10 a hybrid?
The REEV (Hybrid EV) version is a range-extender: the petrol engine only generates electricity and does not drive the wheels.
How safe is the Leapmotor C10?
Euro NCAP gave it five stars in 2024, with 89 % for adult occupants and 85 % for children.
Where is the Leapmotor C10 built?
In Jinhua, China, with local assembly in Indonesia and, from July 2026, in Malaysia. European cars are imported from China.
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
