Leapmotor C10 零跑 C10
Leapmotor is the Chinese start-up you've probably never heard of — but Stellantis owns 21% and handles European distribution through 70+ UK dealers. The C10 is priced £36,500 (BEV and REEV at the same price, £32,750 with LEAP-GRANT). But there's a catch: the UK model gets an older 69.9 kWh/400V battery system, while Chinese 2026款 owners get 74.9 kWh/800V. And there's no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
* Estimated from owner-reported seasonal factors - not a UK road test. Figures are WLTP for the UK market unless labelled otherwise. Source: Leapmotor UK. Checked 5 Sept 2026.
Key information
Every term explained in plain English where it first appears.
The numbers
Range under every standard it is tested to, the China list price beside the UK one, company-car tax by year, and charge time by charger power. A row we cannot source is left off, never guessed.
| Real range by condition | Combined |
|---|---|
| Mild23°C, no A/C | ~224 mi* |
| Cold-10°C, heating on | ~184 mi* |
| Tax year | BiK rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 2% BiK (2024/25), 3% (2025/26), 4% (2026/27), 5% (2027/28). A 20% taxpayer pays approximately £220/year in company-car tax in 2025/26 based on the £36,500 P11D value. Official figure | fleetnews.co.ukgreencarguide.co.uk |
| Charger power | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DC charge time (10 to 80%) | Maximum DC rapid charging speed is 84 kW — approximately half the 150+ kW class standard. A 10–80% charge takes around 44–45 minutes at maximum speed. Official figure | rac.co.ukgreencarguide.co.ukcarmagazine.co.uk |
Who actually makes it?
Leapmotor (零跑汽车) — founded 2015, listed on HKEX. Stellantis N.V. owns 21% stake and formed a 51/49 JV (Leapmotor International) for European distribution. UK sales through 70+ Stellantis dealers. This is a real point of difference: other Chinese start-ups enter the UK alone; Leapmotor enters through an established European automotive group with parts, service, and dealer infrastructure. Parent survival risk: Medium-Low (Stellantis backing is real, but Leapmotor is still loss-making).
China-side evidence
What the 零跑C10 actually is in China
零跑C10 2026款: ¥12.28万–¥14.98万 (~£13,300–£16,200). Autohome 4.49/5.0 (1,048 ratings). Praise: rear space (318 mentions), seat comfort (303), acceleration (266). Criticisms: tyre noise (155), range (100). 车质网 2.8/5.0 — 110 quality + 89 service issues. Dominant quality issues: AC spraying white powder, infotainment crashes, chassis noise, tyre failures, AEB failures. Dongchedi: generally positive 4.0–4.5, universally praised for value-for-money. Common gripe: real-world range 5-7折 of CLTC.
Owner reports, complaint records and recall notices from the Chinese market, each with the source and the date we read it. Sample sizes are small; read them as signals, not survey results.
China vs UK — the downgrade
UK BEV gets 69.9 kWh LFP / 400V / 160 kW motor / 84 kW DC — China 2026款 gets 74.9 kWh LFP / 800V / 220 kW motor / ~190 kW DC, 5.9s 0-100 (vs UK 7.5s). UK 30-80% in ~30 min, China ~16 min. UK simply gets an older-spec car. The UK REEV (28.4 kWh + 1.5L range extender, 602 mi combined WLTP, 94 mi EV-only) is unique — China doesn't offer the same configuration. UK has NO Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (a Stellantis decision — note: Stellantis removed CarPlay from its own cars too). UK price ~2.7× China.
The UK essentials
One trim for each powertrain: BEV £36,500 (69.9 kWh LFP, 263 mi WLTP, 160 kW, 0-62 7.5s) and REEV £36,500 (28.4 kWh + 1.5L, 94 mi EV / 602 mi combined). LEAP-GRANT reduces to £32,750. DC: 84 kW (slow). Euro NCAP 5★ (2024): 89/85/77/76%. Warranty: 4yr/60,000 mi (short — segment norm is 7yr) + 8yr/100k mi battery. Insurance group 40-41 (high). No CarPlay/Android Auto.
Honest pros & cons
Pros: Stellantis distribution (real dealer network — 70+ UK sites), same price for BEV and REEV, REEV 602 mi range solves range anxiety, 5-star Euro NCAP, competitive £32,750 LEAP-GRANT price, comfortable rear space. Cons: UK gets older-generation battery/charger (69.9 kWh 400V vs China's 74.9 kWh 800V), no CarPlay/Android Auto, 84 kW DC is very slow, 4-year warranty (segment norm 7), unsettled ride on UK roads per reviewers, insurance group 40-41 is high, 车质网 AC white powder and AEB issues raise build quality questions.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Leapmotor C10 have Apple CarPlay?
- No. The UK Leapmotor C10 does not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a Stellantis policy decision also applied to Peugeot, Citroën and Jeep models. This is a confirmed omission on all UK trims.
- How much does the Leapmotor C10 cost with the LEAP-GRANT discount?
- Both the BEV and REEV versions list at £36,500, but the LEAP-GRANT incentive reduces this to £32,750. The BEV and REEV are priced identically despite their different powertrains.
- What is the difference between the UK and Chinese Leapmotor C10?
- The UK BEV uses an older 69.9 kWh, 400V battery system with a 160 kW motor and 84 kW DC charging, while China's 2026-model C10 gets a 74.9 kWh, 800V system with a 220 kW motor and around 190 kW DC charging, reaching 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds versus the UK's 7.5 seconds for 0-62mph.
- What is the range of the Leapmotor C10 REEV?
- The UK-only REEV version combines a 28.4 kWh battery with a 1.5-litre range extender, giving 94 miles of EV-only range and 602 miles of combined WLTP range. This configuration is not offered in China.
- Is the Leapmotor C10 backed by a major manufacturer?
- Yes. Stellantis owns a 21% stake in Leapmotor and formed a 51/49 joint venture, Leapmotor International, to handle European distribution. UK sales run through more than 70 Stellantis dealers, giving Leapmotor established parts, service and dealer infrastructure that most standalone Chinese start-ups lack.
Battery and warranty, in plain English
What is covered, and for how long.
What owners are saying
Straight from owner platforms, translated, with the originals linked.
“我为 @cochesnet 准备的关于 Cupra Raval Endurance 和 BYD Dolphin G 的视频，本周预定发布的没有发布，而且也不会发布了，包括 Leapmotor C10 AWD 的那个，以及我们和 @Grandenauer 录制的两个播客。我很遗憾，因为那些播客录得棒极了。”
“Are EREVs (range-extenders) actually the smart future for big family SUVs & trucks in NZ? Been watching the global EV scene pretty closely and something interesting is happening. The Americans are suddenly pivoting hard toward extended-range EVs (EREVs / REEVs) for their big tr”
“这是零跑C10 REEV，它属于Stellantis集团，而不是GWM集团 看起来像保时捷Cayenne，但它绝对没有保时捷Cayenne的感觉，因为零跑C10 SUV被汽车评论家和爱好者们进行了大量比较，他们指出它的后部轮廓、车顶扰流板和标志性的水平LED灯条散发着无可否认的保时捷Cayenne气息”
In pictures
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