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The B10 is the model Leapmotor expects to be its strongest seller, a compact electric crossover that delivers everything you'd expect of a Chinese brand contender in this class. So it's well equipped, spacious and quite smart to look at. The battery stuff (like range and charging) is class-competitive. But, as with most Oriental EVs, there are things you'll have to get used to.
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Background
In theory, Leapmotor ought to be the most European-feeling of all the Chinese car makers. It is after all part-owned by European giant Stellantis and sells through that conglomerate's dealerships. And Stellantis engineers help tailor Leapmotor's models for our continent's roads and customer tastes on this side of the globe. They've certainly had a hand in the final version of this car, the Leapmotor B10.
Like nearly all Leapmotor models, it's primarily an EV, slotting into the company's line-up just above the B05 family hatch and just below the C10 lower mid-sized SUV. And gives the brand the volume sales contender it needs in the core part of the compact EV crossover market for family hatch-derived models against cars like the Skoda Elroq, the Kia EV3 and the Hyundai Kona Electric.
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Range data
| Min | Max |
| Price | 30495 | 30495 |
| Max Speed (mph) | 106 | 106 |
| 0-62 mph (s) | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Electric WLTP-Rated Driving Range (miles) | 53 | 53 |
| Min | Max |
| Length (mm) | 4515 | 4515 |
| Width (mm) | 1885 | 1885 |
| Height (mm) | 1655 | 1655 |
| Boot Capacity (l) | 430 | 430 |
| Power (ps) | 216 | 216 |
Driving experience
As with Leapmotor's larger C10 model, there's a choice of two similarly-priced but quite different drivetrains for this B10. It's the full-EV set-up we tried, which offers a single 67.1kWh battery option with a drive range of 270 miles. If that's not quite enough, take a look at the alternative range extender 'Hybrid EV' combustion version, which uses a 1.5-litre petrol generator unit paired with an 18.8kWh battery capable of around 53 miles of EV range - and up to around 559 miles between stops once the combustion element is factored in. We'd council you to try both before making a final decision.
The B10 Hybrid EV offers a number of different drive modes which allow you to select when you want the engine generator to engage. It can cut in automatically when the battery's at 9%, 25% or 80%. Or you can force the engine generator to run continually in order to extract the maximum performance from the powertrain. That performance is slightly blunted by the fact that this Hybrid EV B10 weighs 10kgs more than the EV model; and the 0-62mph time is about a second slower. We can't imagine that would be a deal breaker.
We tried the full-EV model. Europe gets a version with a smaller 56.2kWh battery, but that struggles to reach 200 miles, which Leapmotor rightly thinks 'isn't acceptable' for the UK. The 67.1kWh version we do get here has the same 216bhp motor as the C10 which (unlike most of its non-VW Group rivals) the Chinese maker chooses to mount at the rear. There are no other full-EV drivetrain variants. The car doesn't hurl itself away from rest like some other similarly-sized EVs we've tried, but that's fine and 0-62mph in 8s is about as fast as a typical owner of this car will want to go, en route to quite an un-EV-like maximum of 108mph.
We'd hoped for decent drive dynamics here, not only because of the rear-driven format and almost perfect 50:50 weight distribution but also because, like other Leapmotor models, this one's suspension was developed by Stellantis engineers at Fiat's Balocco proving ground in Italy. As it turns out though, this B10 has unremarkable drive dynamics - and the usual unresponsive Chinese model level of steering feel. But at least the ride quality is decently judged and there's excellent cruising refinement.
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Design and build
The smooth-surfaced looks are on-trend and modern, but you'd probably struggle to identify the parent brand here, were it not for the Leapmotor badgework. The B10 doesn't have the smart Europeanised looks of its B05 family hatch showroom stablemate, but it's sized to fit neatly between the compact models the Chinese maker already offers. The 4,515mm body length is 85mm longer than the B05 but a substantial 224mm shorter than the C10, the next model up in the company's product range. Super-narrow LED headlights decorate the front, while at the rear, there's the now-usual full-width LED rear light bar.
It feels big inside too, where for the most part, perceived quality is good and there are lots of luxury touches you probably wouldn't expect to get at this price point, including a huge panoramic glass roof. Less welcome for most will be the typically Chinese de-cluttered cabin design with its over-reliance on the 14.6-inch central touchscreen with its many buried menus. You can count the interior's physical switches on one hand. Also typically Chinese is the over-busy 8.8-inch drivers display.
The pale leatherette-upholstered seats are heated and ventilated, but lack something more important - enough lumbar support. Plus the flip-down cup holders feel cheap. And the electric window switches work counter-intuitively. There's a choice of light grey or darker shadow grey cabin themes.
Something that might really sell this B10 to you is the amount of space it offers in the back. Thanks to a generous wheelbase length of 2,735mm (just 90mm short of the brand's larger C10), leg room feels a segment up on most like-priced rivals - and it's a different world from a Puma GEN-E. Head room is good too, despite the glass roof. The rear seating area doesn't have an overhead light (awkward for strapping child seats in at night). Nor does the bench slide or the backrest recline.
The powered tailgate rises to reveal boot space that isn't quite so notable; many rival models can both beat this Leapmotor's 430-litre figure (though it's only 5-litres less than the larger C10), but it's as much as most customers will need. Seats-down, you get 1,415-litres. There's some under-floor storage and you get a small 35-litre under-bonnet 'frunk' for the charging leads too. You can fully recline the front seats for a 'lay-flat' interior.
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Market and model
At launch and at the time of our test in Summer 2026, prices for this Leapmotor B10 were starting from around £32,000, with a choice of either the full-EV or the Hybrid EV version. From this figure, you can deduct a £1,500 'Leap Grant' (to compensate for the fact that this car will never qualify for the government's Electric Car Grant), so as we compiled this review, the asking price was more like around £30,500 for the single 'Life Pro Max' spec Leapmotor was offering. Other markets get a lesser 'Pro Life' trim level, but that won't be offered here. It's not really necessary because this car already represents superb value for what you get. Other markets also get a smaller-battery variant of this B10 EV, but the UK importers reckon that version doesn't offer enough range for the British market.
The B10 comes with a fully-loaded spec, including a large panoramic glass roof, a 360-degree parking camera, ambient interior lighting and keyless entry. Plus a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, leatherette upholstery, an 8.8-inch driver's display, a smartphone charger and automatic air conditioning, along with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) tech that allows you to charge appliances from the drive battery. You get LED headlamps and LED tail lights, 18-inch wheels and a powered tailgate. Media connectivity's taken care of by a 14.6-inch central touchscreen with voice control, online music and in-vehicle WiFi. The only standard paint colour though, is 'Starry Night Blue', a pastel blue apparently inspired by Vincent Van Gough's famous painting.
Safety kit includes a Front Collision Warning with Autonomous Emerging Braking and a Multi-Collision braking system, plus a Side collision monitor, Lane-Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning. There's also Lane-Centring Control, Traffic Jam Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Intelligent Speed Assist and Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning.
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Cost of ownership
We gave you the 67.1kWh battery's 270 mile range figure in our 'Driving' section. For perspective, that's a bit better than the Stellantis brand 250 mile norm (Vauxhall Mokka Electric, Peugeot E-2008 etc); but a bit worse than quite a few other rivals (an MG S5 EV for instance, which manages up to 298 miles). Expect an efficiency figure of around 4.1 miles-per-kWh. And you should be able to maintain that in winter thanks to the standard provision of a heat pump (something you don't always get in this class).
One of the things that Chinese brands initially got wrong when launching affordable EVs in our market was not to properly prioritise DC charging speed. This B10's figure - 168kW - is much better and properly up to segment scratch, allowing a 30 to 80% spell of replenishment in 20 minutes. AC charging from home requires 10 hours 30 minutes with a single-phase 7.4kW wallbox, a time you can improve to around 7 hours with an 11kW three-phase supply. Full replenishment from a domestic plug requires a yawning 33 hours 15 minutes.
Leapmotor claims that the battery has an expected lifespan of more than 372,000 miles. There's a four year warranty (or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first). And the industry-usual eight year battery warranty. Maintenance should be straightforward thanks to the brand's network of UK Stellantis dealerships.
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Summary
If you didn't know about Leapmotor's European influence, you wouldn't guess it from experience with this B10. As with the company's other models, it's a Chinese car for people who like Chinese cars. Which means great value, lots of equipment and generous cabin space. But it also means intrusive ADAS safety features, forgettable driving dynamics and an over-reliance on the central touchscreen.
But these drawbacks might be less significant in this more affordable market segment. And no rival in this class can match the technology in the alternative Hybrid EV Range Extender version of this car. As for the ordinary EV variant, well the range and charging speed stats are up to scratch and you get the standard heat pump that's absent on a lot of cars in this segment.
Would we be tempted to find the relatively small amount necessary to upgrade to the brand's larger C10? Yes. But if it's a more compact EV crossover you want, then the B10 is worth a look. For the future though, Stellantis needs to step up its influence on Leapmotor if the brand is to grow in Europe.
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