LeapmotorB10

The Leapmotor B10 (from £31,500) is an electric SUV from Leapmotor. It offers a claimed range of 270 miles, 218 hp and 0–62 mph in 8 s.

The Leapmotor B10 is a compact electric SUV that sits between the B05 hatchback and the larger C10 in Leapmotor's UK range. It is 4.51 m long and comes in one well-equipped Design specification, with a list price of about £31,500 before Leapmotor's £1,500 Leap-Grant. A range-extender hybrid version is also listed on the UK website.

Battery, range and charging

The electric B10 uses a 67.1 kWh battery and is rated for up to 270 miles on the WLTP cycle, with official consumption of 17.3 kWh/100 km. DC charging peaks at 168 kW, so a 30–80% top-up takes about 19 minutes. The range-extender version pairs an 18.8 kWh battery (up to 53 electric miles) with a 1.5-litre petrol generator, for a combined WLTP range of up to 599 miles.

Performance and driving

A 218 PS motor drives the rear wheels, giving 0–62 mph in 8 seconds and a top speed of 106 mph. Testers say it feels most at home around town, where its light controls and good visibility help. Efficiency drops off at sustained motorway speeds.

Interior and space

The boot holds 430 litres, or 1,700 litres with the rear seats folded, and there is a front storage compartment under the bonnet. The front seats recline fully, and both are heated and ventilated. Other standard kit includes a panoramic sunroof with electric blind, an electric tailgate and 64-colour ambient lighting.

Technology and safety

Inside there is a 14.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen and an 8.8-inch driver display, plus Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 12-speaker sound system and an NFC card key. There are 17 driver-assistance systems and a 360-degree camera, and the B10 has a five-star Euro NCAP rating.

Who is it for?

Families who want a roomy, well-equipped electric SUV for hatchback money. Rivals include the Kia EV3, Skoda Elroq and BYD Atto 3.