Leapmotor C10 Review & Prices

Leapmotor is a new brand in the UK, Chinese in origin but with the backing of the huge Stellantis Group of companies - the force behind Citroen, Peugeot, Fiat and Jeep among others. The C10 is the larger of its two launch models, sitting above the T03 city car - it’s a fully electric SUV aimed at people who might otherwise consider the likes of the Renault Scenic E-Tech, BYD Atto 3 or Tesla Model Y.

Despite having a face that looks a bit like Marvin the Paranoid Android, the C10 doesn’t claim to have a brain the size of a planet - in fact, unlike the quite clever T03, it doesn’t really do anything special. Instead it’s hoping to appeal to you with a combination of good value, understated looks, and impressive interior space.

The C10 certainly won’t stand out in a crowd, unlike some alternatives which seem made to be as eye-catching as possible. It’s quite minimal, with the front getting a flat-topped bar containing both headlights - mirrored in a lightbar at the rear. The sides are flat and featureless with pop-out doorhandles, and the alloy wheels have a simple design.

The same is true of the interior, which has just as few physical switches as a Tesla Model Y. Leapmotor seems to have made everything out of the same colour plastic where possible, giving it a quite cohesive - if very monochrome - look.

The centre console features two cupholders and a wireless charging pad beneath a huge 14.6-inch touchscreen, while there’s a further 10.3-inch screen for the driver information.

Everything is controlled either through one of these screens or through the steering wheel controls, though there is an AI-powered voice assistant too.

Passenger space in the Leapmotor C10 appears pretty generous with a wide, flat rear seat. ISOFIX points in both outer rear seats, wide-opening doors and big windows all point to this being quite a good car for those who need to fit child seats in the rear.

There’s also a 435-litre boot, which is less impressive - it’s soundly beaten by the 545-litre Renault Scenic E-Tech and smashed into submission by the Tesla Model Y and its vast 854-litre space. It’s more on par with the BYD Atto 3, which gets 440 litres of room.

There’s just one electric motor and battery combination available in the Leapmotor C10. It’s a 218hp motor, driving the rear wheels, and offering up to 262 miles of range in official tests.

Those figures aren’t really that impressive - in fact, they’re almost identical to the BYD Atto 3, though that uses a smaller battery. The Scenic E-Tech gets 260 miles from its small-battery option, but also has a long-range model offering up to 379 miles, while the Tesla Model Y can go up to 311 miles.

We’ve not yet driven the Leapmotor C10, but bookmark this page to make sure you can read our full review when we do.

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The C10 comes in a single, well-equipped trim level, costing just below £37,000. That makes it a smidge cheaper than a BYD Atto 3 or Renault Scenic E-Tech, and quite a bit cheaper than a Tesla Model Y, so value is clearly Leapmotor’s intention.

Electrically-adjustable seats, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, a 360-degree camera system and 12-speaker audio setup all read like they’re from the equipment list of a much pricier car. However, it’s often the implementation of posh features that lets down new EV brands, so we’ll hold off on whether all these extras are worth having when we get behind the wheel of the Leapmotor C10.