The latest Chinese EV brand to enter the Australian market, Leapmotor, has announced the pricing of its C10 electric SUV which happens to be one of the most aggressive so far.
The entry-level Style variant is priced from $45,888 before on-roads and going up to $49,888 for the more premium Design variant.
Given the size of the C10, which sits at 4.74 metres in length, it’ll bring a whole lot more space at a price usually reserved for smaller electric SUVs like the BYD Atto 3.
Both variants are quite feature-rich, which include some features seen in EVs that are priced much higher than the C10. These include:
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability
- 14.6’’ high-definition central display
- Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) technology
- 2.1 square-metre of fixed panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
- LEAP Pilot intelligent driver assistance system with 12 high precision ADAS sensors and 17 advanced driver assistance functions
- NFC and Bluetooth® smartphone key
- Leapmotor app and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
The C10 will be powered by a single 160 kW rear-mounted motor that delivers up to 320 Nm of torque.
On the battery front, both will offer the same 69.9 kWh battery which can deliver up to 420 km of WLTP range.
The battery pack will be able to be charged from 30-80% in 30 minutes and can be fast-charged at a rate of up to 84 kW. This is slightly below the BYD Atto 3, but is reasonable for an affordable offering in the market. The car also has vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities.
Along with that, one-pedal driving will also be available which for many will improve the driving experience as well as improve efficiency.
The C10 will also have a large 14.6-inch infotainment screen along with a 10.25-inch driver instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. This is preferred by many drivers who may not be ready to go for an EV with a single infotainment screen.
When it comes to colours, the C10 will be available in 5 of them with premium paints (excluding Pearl White) coming as an option for $990:
- Pearl White (standard)
- Terra Grey
- Jade Green
- Midnight Grey
- Metallic Black
On the warranty-front the C10 will come with a 7-year 160,000km warranty on C10 as well as a 8-year 160,000km warranty on the battery pack.
Leapmotor has entered into an international joint venture with global car giant Stellantis, which will be bringing the brand to international markets in Europe and Australia as well.
With plans to get the first vehicles into Australia by next month, the brand aims to have a fairly quick launch schedule which should help it get ahead of some other competitors in the ever-competitive electric SUV segment, currently dominated by the Tesla Model Y.
We look forward to test-driving this affordable feature-rich electric SUV that is bound to make a dent in the sales charts in the coming months.
Leapmotor C10 Variant Specifications
Style:
- LEAP3.0 vehicle platform with Cell-to-Chassis technology
- “Four-leaf Clover™” centrally integrated E/E architecture
- LeapOS infotainment
- 69.9kWh RWD 160kW/320Nm
- 18” alloy wheels
- LED auto headlights
- Heated exterior mirrors
- 2.1m2 fixed panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
- Concealed door handles
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with energy-efficient heat pump
- Over-the-air updates
- 6-way adjustable electric driver seat
- 4-way adjustable electric passenger seat
- LEAP Pilot (L2 ADAS)
- 10.25” driver instrument display
- 14.6” HD central display with live navigation
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8195 chip
- Wireless charging pad
- 12-speaker surround audio system
- NFC & Bluetooth® key
- Leapmotor connected services
- 360° camera with dynamic guidelines
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre repair kit
- 8-year / 160,000km HV battery warranty
Design (in addition to or replacing Style):
- 20” alloy wheels
- Power tailgate
- Rear privacy glass
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- LED rear light bar (with lighting animation)
- Air quality monitor
- Silicone leather seats with OEKO-TEX®
- Multi-colour interior ambient lighting
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.