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    2026 Leapmotor B10 becomes Australia's cheapest electric SUV

    Priced from less than $39,000 drive-away, the Leapmotor B10 undercuts its closest small Chinese electric SUV rivals by at least $1000.

    James Wong

    James Wong

    Marketplace Editor

    James Wong

    James Wong

    Marketplace Editor

    The Leapmotor B10 compact electric SUV has been confirmed for Australian release in November 2025, when it will be available in two variants priced from just $38,990 drive-away.

    Such sharp entry pricing will make the B10 Australia’s most affordable electric SUV, undercutting the MG S5 EV (from $40,990 drive-away) and Chery E5 (from ~$40,430 drive-away. Leapmotor Australia is also offering three years of scheduled servicing for $200 if you register your interest before October 31 purchase a B10 before January 31, 2026.

    The two variants – Style and Design – come with two different lithium iron phosphate battery packs, with range according to the more lenient NEDC test cycle ranging from 442 to 516km on a full charge. Both vehicles are powered by a 160kW/240Nm electric motor driving the front axle.

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    2025 Leapmotor B10 Style equipment highlights:

    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Auto LED headlights
    • Heated exterior mirrors
    • Fixed panoramic roof incl. power sunshade
    • Concealed door handles
    • Auto climate control
    • Over The Air (OTA) software updates
    • LEAP Pilot
      • Level 2 autonomous driving systems
    • 8.8-inch LCD driver instrument cluster
    • 14.6-inch HD touchscreen infotainment
    • Satellite navigation
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon processing
    • Wireless phone charger
    • Digital key – NFC and Bluetooth via smartphone
    • Leapmotor Connected Services
    • 360-degree camera incl. dynamic guidelines
    • Integrated 360-degree dashcam recorder
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Tyre inflator kit
    • Rear luggage curtain

    B10 Design LR adds:

    • TechnoLeather seats
    • 6-way electric driver seat
    • 4-way electric passenger seat
    • Heated front seats
    • Heated steering wheel
    • LED rear light bar
    • Auto power-folding side mirrors
    • Rain-sensing wipers
    • Rear centre armrest incl. cupholders
    • 12-speaker surround sound system
    • Power tailgate
    • Rear privacy gkass
    • Multi-colour ambient interior lighting

    The Leapmotor B10 is rides on the Stellantis brand’s LEAP3.5 chassis architecture, and as noted earlier its is exclusively powered by a 160kW/240Nm e-motor on the front axle. Zero to 100km/h acceleration takes a claimed 8.0 seconds, with top speed rated at 170km/h.

    Further, both battery variants support 11kW AC charging, with DC fast-charging at up to 168kW possible in the higher-spec variant. At the peak DC rate, Leapmotor claims the B10 can be charged from 30 to 80 per cent in approximately 20 minutes.

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality are left notably off the feature rosters, though Leapmotor Australia has committed to a “targeted” delivery of the smartphone mirroring tech in January via an over-the-air software update. More details will be released in due course.

    At launch, the B10 will be available in six exterior paint colours – including five optional premium finishes – as well as three different interior colours depending on the variant – Grey Fabric for the Style, and Light Grey or Shadow Grey TechnoLeather for the Design LR flagship.

    Pricing

    ModelDrive-away pricing
    2026 Leapmotor B10 Style$38,990
    2026 Leapmotor B10 Design LR$41,990

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    Marketplace Editor

    James Wong is an automotive journalist and former PR consultant, recognised among Australia’s most prolific motoring writers.

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