Leapmotor B10 Review 2026: Prices, specs and verdict

What is the Leapmotor B10?

Leapmotor is one of the flood of Chinese brands aiming to make a splash on UK shores – but with a European twist.

You see, while car making giants like the Chery Group and BYD are fully Chinese from top to bottom, Leapmotor is 51% owned by Stellantis – the corporation that runs an array of European and US brands from Alfa Romeo to Vauxhall.

The benefits are obvious. Leapmotor can access the huge Stellantis dealer network, aftersales care and parts supply (the latter of which Leapmotor claims is well ahead of other Chinese brands). It can also benefit from European engineering insight, too.

Leapmotor launched in the UK back in early 2025 with the electric T03 city car and C10 large SUV (the latter now available with range extending hybrid tech). But it’s this car, the B10, which is the most European-focused, having been tuned at Fiat’s test track in Balocco, Italy. It’ll also be the first Leapmotor to be assembled in a new Spanish factory in 2026.

The B10 is priced to compete with cars like the BYD Atto 2 and Kia EV3, but it’s larger in all dimensions than both. With value-for-money at the forefront, does this electric SUV have what it takes to compete? Our review finds out.

Verdict: is the Leapmotor B10 a good car?

The Leapmotor B10 is among the better Chinese cars you can buy in the UK. It’s surprisingly comfortable and relaxing to drive, has a decent range and fast charging, offers loads of space and a nice interior while costing a good chunk less than almost every rival. It’s the opposite of sporty, and we’d like more physical controls inside, but overall it’s the best Leapmotor product by some margin.

Pricing, specs & rivals

Chinese brands tend to avoid getting bogged down in countless trim levels and option packs, and Leapmotor takes that to the extreme for UK buyers.

Unlike in European markets, where you’ll find cheaper and lower-spec variants, Leapmotor has chosen only to import the top-spec B10 to Britain. That means one price: a very affordable £29,995, including the brand’s £1,500 discount mimicking the Electric Car Grant.

To put that into perspective, that price makes the B10 cheaper than any version of the Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq, while it’s only undercut by the entry-level version of its Chinese challenger – the MG S5 EV. No wonder Leapmotor is bullish about setting the standard for value.

Does that low price mean a spartan interior? Quite the opposite. Standard kit on the B10 includes 18in alloy wheels, LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats with electric adjustment, a heated steering wheel, a heat pump, wireless phone charging, a 360-degree camera system and an electric tailgate.

We could go on, because there’s also a vast array of technology features and app functions to play with, including a Tesla-style mode for leaving pets unattended and a digital key. There’s also expensive standard safety aids. The only options to pay extra for are fancier paint colours – and we can’t think of much else you’d want or need anyway.  

Rivals

The Leapmotor B10 arrives alongside a flood of electric small SUVs from new or already established Chinese brands. Chief among these are the MG S5 EV, Jaecoo E5 and BYD Atto 2, but more are arriving every season.

There’s also no shortage of alternatives from other countries including the Kia EV3 and Niro EV, Renault Scenic E-Tech, Skoda Elroq, Peugeot e-2008, Smart #1 and Hyundai Kona Electric.

But as all of those are considerably pricier than the B10, you might want to check out smaller EVs like the Ford Puma Gen-E and Renault 4 E-Tech, or larger value-focused cars like the Vauxhall Frontera and Citroen e-C3 Aircross.

Leapmotor B10: Interior comfort, quality & technology

Anyone who looks at the price and expects the Leapmotor B10 to feel like a Dacia inside is going to be in for quite the shock. It’s much posher.

While the design is more minimalistic than funky, most of the B10’s surfaces are covered in soft-touch faux leather. Those that aren’t still feel solid, while we like the convincing metallic trim elements that, again, feel more premium than you’d expect. It’s convincing enough to give the best small electric SUVs a run for their money.

That’s not to say it’s perfect. There are some weird quirks, such as electric window switches that work in the opposite way to every other car’s, and a strange feature where the indicators operate whenever you open the door (this can probably be turned off).

More importantly, the driving position might not suit everyone. While standard electric adjustment is great, there’s no under thigh adjustment for taller drivers, and the steering wheel doesn’t quite adjust low enough for some. We recommend trying before you buy.

Yet, despite these complaints, this is a mostly impressive interior for such an affordable car.

Infotainment, sat-nav, stereo and connectivity

Every B10 gets a large 14.6in touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

It’s a capable screen using an ultra-fast Snapdragon processor for razor-sharp response times. The graphics look slick, too, while Leapmotor also includes a particularly feature-packed smartphone app that can double as a digital key.

The screen also has customisable widgets and split-screen modes, but like many Chinese cars (and Teslas) you must control pretty much everything bar the electric windows through it – even the sunshade for the panoramic roof. Some of the icons are small, too, and the sheer mass of functions is a bit overwhelming at first.

This over-reliance on the screen is something owners will get used to, but it’s still frustrating not to be able to adjust the door mirrors or cabin temperature with a simple button or dial. At least the screens quick response makes doing so less irritating than some cars.

We wish the voice control system was more effective. But the 8.8in driver’s display delivers clear information, with a small map for navigation. One oddity is that the central locking button is on the steering wheel – once you’re used to this, it makes sense for easily letting passengers in.

Along with a wireless phone charging tray up front, you’ll find both USB-A and USB-C connections in the under-dashboard tray along with the same pairing in the rear. It’s also nice to see a punchy 12-speaker sound system among the vast standard kit tally.

How practical is the Leapmotor B10?

The B10 might be priced like a small SUV, but its dimensions tell a different story: at 4,515mm long, 1,885mm wide and 1,655mm tall, it’s larger across the board than the Renault Scenic E-Tech.

That gives it a significant space advantage over a Kia EV3 and even a Skoda Elroq. There’s loads of room up front along with an airy feel thanks to the floating centre armrest and panoramic sunroof.

Things are even more impressive in the back. In fact, it’s easily a match for cars in the class above – so much so that the bigger Leapmotor C10 barely offers any more practicality. A pair of six-footers have plenty of room to stretch out, aided by loads of space to stretch your feet under the seats in front.

The floor isn’t as high as some EVs, too, while the B10’s width means sitting three across the back is no real hardship. The only shame is there is no sliding and reclining rear seats, although neither are necessary to get comfortable.

Storage and boot space

You’ll find a decent amount of storage up front in the Leapmotor including a chunky under-armrest storage area, a tray for two smartphones (one of which is a wireless charging pad) and a big space below the dashboard for a handbag.

We’re less keen on the awkward flip-down cupholders, though, while the door bins could be a big wider. The glovebox is a decent size, however.

In the back you’ll find door bins that will take medium-sized bottles, pockets in the front seatbacks and a nicely padded fold-down armrest with another pair of cupholders. The backrests fold in a 60/40 split rather than the more desirable 40/20/40 split, however.

It’s clear that Leapmotor has prioritised passenger space because the B10’s boot isn’t as impressive. At 430 litres in capacity, it’s smaller than the Skoda Elroq and MG S5’s boot and a touch down on the Kia EV3’s, too.

It’s a wide opening, though, combining with a height adjustable boot floor to make loading bulky items in easy. There’s an electric tailgate as standard, too. Meanwhile, your charging cables can live in the 25-litre space up front under the bonnet.

Performance & drive: What is the Leapmotor B10 like on the road?

The B10 offers perfectly good performance for an affordable electric car. Every version gets a 218hp electric motor driving the rear wheels only.

The resulting 0-62mph time of 8.0 seconds makes it much quicker (both on paper and in the real world) than a Vauxhall Frontera Electric, while the Leapmotor also pips the entry-level Skoda Elroq and all versions of the Renault 4.

Does that mean seat-of-your pants acceleration? No. The B10’s performance is effortless rather than exciting, feeling urgent enough for most situations without unsettling passengers or breaking traction.

Leapmotor has calibrated the throttle so it’s gentle when pulling away. A little too gentle, in fact, if you stay in Comfort mode, but a touch jerky in Sport, making Normal a good compromise.

The brake pedal, too, is easier to judge than in some other EVs. Leapmotor offers three levels of regenerative braking, from full coasting to a stronger (but still mild) regen effect. The B10 could do with a stronger still one-pedal drive mode, which Leapmotor is adding as part of a software update in 2026.

Power, 0-62mph times

• Leapmotor B10 (all versions): 215hp/ 8.0 secs

Ride and handling

Combine the Leapmotor’s generous dimensions and battery size with its huge array of standard kit and you end up with a car that’s a couple of passengers and a suitcase away from weighing two tonnes.

That makes it a lot less agile and keen to change direction than something like a Ford Puma Gen-E or Renault 4. There’s quite a lot of body lean in quick cornering and, while there’s a decent amount of grip, the light and vague steering doesn’t help you judge how much is left.

Happily, the B10’s considerable upside to this lack of driver appeal is impressive comfort. Soft suspension and sensible 18in wheels mean excellent bump absorption around town and a wafty feel on faster roads. Sure, it loses composure a little on demanding country lanes, but that’s not really what the Leapmotor is designed for.

Noise and refinement

The Leapmotor B10 is a comfortable and quiet way of getting about. There’s little in the way of suspension noise over bumps or intrusive electric motor whine when you accelerate, while road noise is also well isolated. There is a fair bit of wind noise to be heard at motorway speeds, but it’s not too intrusive.

Euro NCAP: is the Leapmotor B10 a safe car?

Another impressive area the Leapmotor B10 excels is safety, with Euro NCAP awarding it the maximum five-star rating.

Not only that, the B10’s category scores put it among the best of any small SUV – most notably its 93% rating for both adult and child occupant protection. It also protects vulnerable road users well, while its 85% safety assist score is up there with the class standard, too.

The list of standard ADAS and driver aids is almost never ending. Every B10 gets adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, automatic emergency braking front and rear, blind spot detection, lane keep assist and rear cross-traffic There’s also a safe exit alert, intelligent speed assist and a driver fatigue monitoring system, alongside no fewer than seven airbags.

Some of these safety systems are intrusive (a common theme among Chinese cars). Happily, a custom button on the steering wheel allows you to pre-set which features you want (and don’t) for every drive.

Charging, range and running costs

Every UK version of the Leapmotor B10 comes with a 67.1kWh battery pack with 65kWh of usable capacity. Other markets get a smaller battery option too.

We’re can’t see the smaller battery being a big seller anyway, because the UK version promises up to 270 miles on a charge according to WLTP testing.

That’s a significant increase on the entry-level Skoda Elroq (232 miles) and MG S5 SE (211 miles), while being in-line with the Standard Range Kia EV3 and top-tier Smart #1.

Most drivers should be fine with this, but several rivals also offer bigger battery versions with official ranges more than 300 miles.

At least the B10’s battery is of the LFP (Lithium-Ion Phosphate) chemistry variety rather than the NCM (Nickel Cobalt Manganese) battery more common in Europe. Not only is LFP cheaper to produce and uses fewer rare earth metals, but it’s also more stable and durable.  

Range on a charge (WLTP figures)

• Leapmotor B10 (all versions): 270 miles

A lot of cheaper electric cars have underwhelming rapid charging speeds, but the Leapmotor B10’s 168kW DC peak rate is among the best of all smaller EVs.

A 10-80% charge time of 26 minutes is quoted in ideal conditions, beating many rivals including the Kia EV3 and matching the Skoda Elroq 50.

It’s more likely that most owners will rely on a 7kW home charging port, which can charger the B10 from full to empty in a little over 10hrs. 11kW three-phase charging is standard if you can take advantage of it, however.

What’s more, the Leapmotor has two desirable standard additions: a heat pump (to help reduce the impact of heating the cabin in cold weather on range) and Vehicle-to-Load (to power household devices using the car’s battery and an external adaptor.).

Charging speeds

(Figures from EV Database)

• 7kW charging: 10hrs 30 mins  
• 11kW charging: 7 hours
• 50kW rapid charger (10 to 80% charge): 64 mins
• 150kW+ rapid charger (10 to 80% charge): 26 mins

How much does the Leapmotor B10 cost to insure?

The Leapmotor’s insurance group rating of 32 means it isn’t the cheapest electric car to insure right now, but it’s about in line with the class average.

It’s a couple of groups less than the cheapest Kia EV3, the same as a high-spec BYD Atto 2 but higher than most versions of the Skoda Elroq.