Recently, Leapmotor has officially commenced the delivery of its latest model, the Leapmotor C10, and plans to expand its sales globally in the latter half of the year. As the company’s first global strategic model under the LEAP 3.0 technology framework, the Leapmotor C10 comes in seven variants, offering both pure electric and range-extender power options, with prices ranging from 128,800 to 168,800 yuan in China. Notably, the intelligent enjoyment version and above configurations account for 85% of the selections, while the complete package option is chosen by 95% of customers.
The C10 is built on Leapmotor’s LEAP 3.0 “Clover” architecture, slightly smaller in size than the Leapmotor C11, potentially offering a lower price point. It continues to provide both range-extender and pure electric power options and is equipped with LiDAR, enabling advanced intelligent driving capabilities.
In terms of design, the C10 maintains the family design language, featuring a rounded closed front face that is consistent across both the pure electric and range-extender models. Triangular-shaped headlight assemblies connected by an LED light strip exude a high-tech vibe, and the inclusion of geometric multi-beam LED headlights enhances brightness. The lower bumper is adorned with a rectangular smoked panel, complemented by “L” shaped air intakes on both sides, contributing to a robust and imposing appearance.
With dimensions of 4739mm in length, 1900mm in width, and 1680mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2825mm, the C10 may be slightly smaller than the Leapmotor C11, but its square and full body contour, paired with 20-inch gunmetal gray multi-spoke rims and a floating roofline, creates a sense of presence and luxury that even surpasses the Leapmotor C11. While positioned lower, the Leapmotor C10 does not feature frameless doors but retains hidden door handles. The roof-mounted lookout tower LiDAR indicates that high-end models will likely offer advanced intelligent driving functions.
Inside, the C10 departs from the signature triple-screen design in favor of a floating central control screen and a full LCD instrument cluster, further controlling costs while aligning with current mainstream aesthetics. The new vehicle is also equipped with an 8295 chip and a new car machine system, enhancing its intelligence further.
Additionally, the C10 features a dual-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel with roller buttons, an electronic gear lever, and hidden air conditioning vents, all contributing to a cleaner overall look. Notably, traditional interior door handles make a comeback, although they are now designed with lever-style window switches.
In terms of intelligent driving, the new model boasts hardware redundancy capable of supporting L3 level intelligent driving. It is equipped with five millimeter-wave radars, four surround view cameras, front binocular cameras, twelve ultrasonic radars, four blind spot cameras, one high-position rearview camera, and one LiDAR sensor.
Power-wise, the C10 offers both range-extender and pure electric power options. The pure electric version features a single rear-drive motor with a maximum output of 170kW, equipped with battery packs of 52.9kWh and 69.9kWh, delivering CLTC cruising ranges of 410km and 530km, respectively. The range-extender version’s powertrain consists of a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and an electric motor, with the engine providing a maximum output of 70kW and the motor 170kW, paired with a 28.4kWh battery pack. This configuration offers a CLTC pure electric range of 210km and a combined range of 1190km.