Leapmotor B10 2025 review
Photo: Alexander Migl (User:Alexander-93) (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
Leapmotor is the Chinese EV brand with a difference: it is majority-owned by Stellantis, which means the B10 is sold and serviced through familiar Stellantis dealers rather than an unknown start-up network. The B10 is the brand's third UK model after the T03 city car and C10 SUV, and it targets the heart of the family EV market.
The pitch is brutally simple. One trim, one powertrain, everything included: £29,995 after Leapmotor's own £1,500 grant (£31,495 list). For that you get a 67.1kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, a 215bhp rear-mounted motor, up to 270 miles of WLTP range and 168kW DC charging that takes the battery from 30–80% in just 20 minutes. The 0-62mph sprint takes 8.0 seconds.
Standard kit reads like an options list elsewhere: panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, 360-degree camera, 14.6-inch touchscreen, electric tailgate, heat pump and vehicle-to-load capability. The 430-litre boot is merely adequate, and the chassis can feel soft and roly-poly when pressed.
A four-year/60,000-mile warranty (eight years/100,000 miles for the battery) plus the Stellantis dealer safety net make the B10 one of the most reassuring ways into a cheap electric SUV. A range-extender hybrid version is expected to follow.
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UK price from: £29,995
Specifications
| Battery | 67.1 kWh (lithium-iron-phosphate, usable) |
| Power | 215bhp |
| 0-62 mph | 8.0 seconds |
| Top speed | 106 mph |
| Range (WLTP) | Up to 270 miles |
| Charging (DC max) | 168 kW; 30-80% in 20 minutes |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Boot space | 430 litres |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4,515 mm |
Features
- 67.1kWh LFP battery; 168kW DC rapid charging
- Up to 270 miles of WLTP range
- 215bhp rear-mounted motor; 0-62mph in 8.0 seconds
- One fully loaded trim — everything standard
- 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring
- Panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats
- Heat pump and vehicle-to-load (V2L) as standard
- Four-year/60,000-mile warranty; 8yr/100k battery cover
Common parts & prices
| Part | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin pollen filter | £21.99 | Replace every 2 years; check RHD fitment |
| Front wiper blade set | £27.99 | Flat aero blades; pattern parts widely available |
| Front brake pads (set) | £69.99 | Genuine-spec pads; regen keeps wear low |
| Front brake discs (pair) | £94.99 | Vented discs; inspect yearly |
| 12V auxiliary battery | £134.99 | AGM type; essential for wake-up electronics |
| 18in alloy wheel | £299.99 | Standard wheel; confirm offset before ordering |
Pros
- Sensational value with everything included
- Fast 168kW charging beats pricier rivals
- Stellantis dealer network for sales and servicing
- Heat pump and V2L standard — rare at this price
Cons
- Soft, roly-poly body control
- Driver aids poorly implemented
- Generic styling blends into the crowd
- Only 430 litres of boot space
