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Leapmotor’s first model in Australia is an electric SUV sized closely to a Tesla Model Y, but priced more like a BYD Atto 3.
The Chinese brand, which will be distributed by Stellantis Australia, will launch here in November 2024 with the C10.
It’s priced at $45,888 before on-road costs for the base Style and $49,888 before on-roads for the top-spec Design.
Leapmotor and Stellantis – parent of Jeep and Fiat – joined forces earlier this year, establishing a joint venture called Leapmotor International to help launch the Chinese brand into new markets.
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For context, the BYD Atto 3 is priced from $44,499 to $47,499 before on-road costs, while the most affordable Tesla Model Y – even after recent price cuts – starts at $55,900 before on-road costs.
Additionally, Leapmotor will give C10 buyers one year of free charging via the Chargefox network if they take delivery of their vehicle before March 31, 2025.
Leapmotor has previously confirmed it aims to have dealers nationwide, but will announce the specifics of its dealer network in November.
Model | Price before on-road costs |
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2025 Leapmotor C10 Style | $45,888 |
2025 Leapmotor C10 Design | $49,888 |
The C10 features a single, rear-mounted electric motor with 160kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It’s rear-wheel drive.
Leapmotor C10 | |
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Battery | 69.9kWh lithium iron phosphate |
Range (WLTP) | 420km |
Max DC charge rate | 84kW |
Max AC charge rate | 6.6kW |
Leapmotor claims it takes approximately 30 minutes to charge from 30 to 80 per cent using DC power.
It also features vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing you to power external appliances.
The C10 is dimensionally very similar to the Tesla Model Y.
Leapmotor C10 | |
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Length | 4739mm |
Width | 1900mm |
Height | 1680mm |
Wheelbase | 2825mm |
Boot space | 581L (all seats upright) 1410L (second row folded) |
For context, the Model Y measures 4751mm long, 1978mm wide and 1624mm tall on a 2890mm wheelbase.
Leapmotor says the C10 has 26 storage spaces inside the cabin, while the seats fold 180 degrees.
The C10 is backed by a seven-year, 160,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty.
Service pricing has yet to be announced.
The C10 has yet to be crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
There are two C10 variants confirmed for Australia.
The base Style will come with the following equipment:
The Design adds:
All C10s have app connectivity, allowing you to view the vehicle’s location remotely and adjust the climate control.
Two interior colourways are available on both variants:
Pearl White paint is standard, with the following finishes available for an extra $990:
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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