2025 Leapmotor C10 electric SUV: Australian pricing and features

October: 2025 Leapmotor C10 pricing confirmed for Australia

Just weeks after revealing key technical details of its first Australian-delivered model, China's Leapmotor has now confirmed pricing and equipment for the 2025 C10 electric SUV.

Confirmed this week, the Leapmotor C10 arrives in Australia next month with two variants priced to compete at the affordable end of EVs – and with more than a few popular combustion models.

The all-electric midsize SUV will be available in Australia from November 2024, with two variants: the Style from $45,888 plus on-road costs, and the Design from $49,888 plus on-road costs.

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That pricing positions the C10 right in the middle of our Affordable EVs list, and at the sharpest end of electric midsizers – of which there are still very few on offer, and only one other in this price range.

1. MG4 – from $30,990 drive-away (incentive price until end of October, 2024) (small)
2. MG ZS EV – from $34,990 drive-away (small)
3. GWM Ora – from $35,990 drive-away (small)
4. BYD Dolphin – from $38,990 (small)
5. BYD Atto 3 – from $44,499 (midsize SUV)
6. BYD Seal – from $49,888 (midsize sedan)
7. Jeep Avenger - from $49,990 (small)
8. Nissan Leaf – from $50,990 (small)
9. Fiat 500e – from $52,500 (small)
10. Hyundai Kona Electric – from $54,000 (small)

NOTE: Pricing accurate as of September 2024

Both versions of the C10 are rear-wheel drive, powered by a single electric motor delivering 160kW and 320Nm.

According to Leapmotor, the vehicle offers a maximum range of up to 420 kilometres under the modern WLTP testing cycle (or 477km according to the older NEDC standards).

The charging time from 30% to 80% using a DC fast charger is claimed to take approximately 30 minutes.

The C10 is built on Leapmotor’s Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) system, which integrates the battery directly into the vehicle’s structure to improve energy efficiency and vehicle stability. This approach is not unique, however, and is now becoming increasingly common in the latest generation of EVs.

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Interior and features

Inside, the C10 features a 10.25-inch driver instrument display and a 14.6-inch central high-definition touchscreen.

There's also NFC and Bluetooth functionality for keyless entry and driving, allowing remote connectivity through your phone. Over-the-air (OTA) updates also allow for ongoing software improvements.

A fixed panoramic glass roof is standard, along with an electric sunshade, and 26 separate storage spaces.

With rivals like Kia and Hyundai in its sights, the C10 also supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) connectivity, enabling users to power external devices using the car’s battery.

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Safety and driver assistance

Leapmotor has equipped the C10 with its LEAP Pilot system, offering a suite of modern driver assistance functions.

These include 12 ADAS sensors and 17 driver assistance functions, aimed at enhancing safety and automation. The vehicle also features materials certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, promising textiles free of harmful substances.

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Warranty and charging incentives

The Leapmotor C10 will be sold in Australia with a 7-year, 160,000km vehicle warranty and an 8-year, 160,000km warranty on the high-voltage battery.

For 'early adopters', a one-year free charging offer is available via the Chargefox network for customers who take delivery of the vehicle before 31 March 2025.

2025 Leapmotor C10 electric SUV pricing

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September: C10 Australian specs confirmed

The Australian new car market is not wanting for challenger brands right now, and the latest arrival is Leapmotor.

Founded in 2015 and hailing from China, Leapmotor is coming to Australia under the aegis of Jeep and Fiat’s parent company Stellantis, and will initially only offer one model: the C10.

Landing squarely in the midsize SUV class, the C10 will also arrive with all-electric power. There’s a plug-in hybrid version available in its home market of China, but at its local launch in November the Aussie-market Leapmotor C10 will be exclusively battery-powered. Despite that, with sharp pricing expected to be announced closer to launch, Toyota’s popular RAV4 hybrid may have some competition in the midsize SUV space.

And so will the Tesla Model Y. With a 420km range from its 69.9kWh LFP battery and a modest 160kW/320Nm from its single rear-mounted electric drive motor, the Leapmotor C10 lines up favourably with Tesla’s entry-level standard range RWD Model Y, which currently retails for $55,900.

Australian pricing for the C10 has yet to be confirmed, but it’s understood that a sub-$50K retail sticker is being targeted for all variants in the C10 range.

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At launch, the C10 will be offered in two flavours: base Style, and the up-spec Design. With only one battery and motor choice across the lineup, the differences between the two largely boil down to trim, seating, and wheel size.

As standard, the entry-level C10 Style comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, a panoramic glass sunroof (with a retractable shade), dual-zone climate control with an efficiency-boosting heat pump, power-adjustable front seats (6-way for the driver, 4-way for the passenger), a360-degree parking camera, rear parking sensors and heated wing mirrors.

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Infotainment hardware is comprised of a 10.25-inch digi-dash display for the driver, and a massive 14.6-inch touchscreen as the main interface, running Leapmotor’s own operating system and featuring built-in satnav.

A wireless charge pad also equips the C10 Style, and the infotainment system allows the ability to log into embedded apps like Spotify, TikTok and Zoom, as well as control functions like cabin ventilation remotely via the built-in 4G internet connection.

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Moving up into the C10 Design brings a powered tailgate, 20-inch alloys, rear privacy glass, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, animated LED rear lights, air quality monitoring, customizable ambient interior lighting, and ‘silicone leather’ seat upholstery, replacing the ‘TechnoLeather’ of the Style. Both upholstery materials can be had in either black or tan colourways.

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The cabin layout doesn’t deviate much from the midsize SUV playbook, with two rows of seating with space for five adults. Leapmotor claims legroom metrics of 937mm for the front row and 951mm for the rear row, with more than 1009mm of headroom in both front and back.

However, the C10 does have one party trick: with the front seats slid all the way forward and the headrests detached, the backrests can be folded flush with the rear seat base to form a bed.

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Behind the rear seats is a 581-litre boot space, which expands to 1410 litres when the rear seatbacks are folded. Unlike many EVs, however, there's no under-bonnet storage in the C10.

Five exterior colours will be offered for both variants, with pearl white, metallic black, two shades of grey and dark green.

Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist (with lane centering control), front and rear collision warning, rear cross traffic alert/braking, driver fatigue monitoring, and blind spot monitoring, plus a suite of seven airbags.

The C10 will be covered by a 7-year, 160,000km vehicle warranty, with a separate 8-year, 160,000km for the high-voltage battery. For customers taking delivery before 31 March 2025, Leapmotor will throw in a year’s worth of free charging on the Chargefox network.