Leapmotor's £1,500 LEAP-GRANT expires 30 September — what B10 and B05 buyers need to know

The short answer is: almost certainly yes, and the evidence has only got stronger this summer. Leapmotor posted its second consecutive profitable half-year in H1 2026 — net profit 210 million yuan, up 600% year on year — from HKEX filings published 24 August 2026. August deliveries reached 103,129 units, the second straight month above 100,000, making Leapmotor the first new-force Chinese brand to sustain that pace. Revenue for the first half grew 57% to 38.11 billion yuan. The gross margin of 11.7% is lower than last year's 14.1%, squeezed by raw-material costs and a mix shift toward entry models, but this is a competitive dynamic, not a solvency signal. Critically, Stellantis holds a 20% stake and manages all European distribution, service logistics and parts supply. Even in a worst-case scenario for Leapmotor's standalone business, Stellantis's contractual obligations to existing owners continue. For a UK buyer holding a B10 or B05 under a four-year warranty, the brand risk is low. One caveat worth flagging: a large China recall of C11 and C01 models was announced in August 2026 (371,200 vehicles, door-escape mechanism). These are China-only models completely separate from the UK lineup; no action is required of UK owners of B10, B05, C10 or T03.

The LEAP-GRANT is a £1,500 manufacturer incentive that Leapmotor applies at the point of sale on the B10 and the B05. It is not a government grant and is not subject to income or VAT rules — it is simply a discount built into the advertised price. Both cars are currently marketed with the grant already included: the B10's £29,995 on-the-road price reflects a £1,500 reduction from its standard list price, as does the B05's £28,995 entry price. The grant does not apply to the C10 in either BEV or REEV form. As of early August 2026, the latest confirmation from Leapmotor UK is that the incentive runs until 30 September 2026. What happens on 1 October is not yet formally confirmed, but the most likely outcome is that headline OTR prices rise by £1,500 unless Leapmotor announces a replacement incentive — which it may do. Buyers should get written confirmation of the grant's availability from their dealer and ensure the order is placed (not merely enquired about) before the deadline. Finance customers should also verify whether PCP monthly payments already reflect the grant.

The B10 is Leapmotor's bread-and-butter entry for the UK: a mid-size electric SUV at 4,515 mm long, offering 270 miles WLTP, 168 kW DC charging and a roomy 430-litre boot for under £30,000. RAC Drive gave it 8.2/10 and called it among the better Chinese cars you can buy in the UK — comfortable, spacious and well-equipped for the price, though it lacks the chassis sharpness of its B05 sibling. The Euro NCAP 2025 rating is a genuine five stars, with adult-occupant protection at 93% and child protection at 93%. Warranty is four years/60,000 miles on the vehicle and eight years/100,000 miles on the battery. There is a relevant hardware note for buyers interested in advanced driver assistance: the UK B10 does not carry the LiDAR or advanced ADAS chip fitted to the China-market A10 version. City NOA (Intelligent Pilot fully automated urban navigation) is under development in China but has no confirmed UK delivery date. The 17 standard ADAS features on the UK car are conventional — adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and so on. The window switches are arranged opposite to the UK convention, and nearly all controls live in the 14.6-inch touchscreen, which some reviewers find frustrating.

The B05 is a different character to the B10: rear-wheel drive, a 50:50 weight balance, and a chassis tuned with Stellantis's Alfa Romeo engineers at Balocco. Top Gear called it Leapmotor's most genuinely sporty model and gave it a positive reception despite flagging intrusive active-safety systems and a touchscreen-heavy interior. At 300 miles WLTP and 174 kW DC charging, it slightly outperforms the B10 on both range and charge speed in a smaller, lighter package. The B05 only began taking UK orders in July 2026, so it is a very new car on our roads. Its Euro NCAP rating was expected as a five-star result when testing completed in mid-2026, though the formal publication had not occurred as of this writing — this should be confirmed before purchase. Warranty terms are the same as the B10: four years/60,000 miles for the vehicle, eight years/100,000 miles for the battery. One known issue flagged by all major UK reviewers is the lane-keep assist system: it re-engages at every ignition cycle and is difficult to suppress permanently. Leapmotor and Stellantis have acknowledged this and said improvements are coming by OTA update, but confirmed complete deactivation is constrained by EU General Safety Regulation homologation requirements. Buyers who find intrusive lane-assist systems frustrating should factor this in.

The honest position is that no one outside Leapmotor International knows exactly what happens to UK pricing on 1 October. The grant could simply end — in which case both cars rise by £1,500 — or Leapmotor could quietly replace it with another incentive (seasonal PCP offers, deposit contributions) as it has done repeatedly in other markets. What is confirmed is that the LEAP-GRANT as currently structured ends 30 September. If you are already decided on a B10 or B05 and can get an order placed before the deadline, the £1,500 saving is real. Do not order a car you are not comfortable with simply because of the deadline — the cars will continue to be sold after 30 September regardless. The B03 hatchback is a separate calculation: a smaller car (4,175 mm), confirmed for UK in right-hand drive, expected in early 2027. Its battery is expected to be around 53 kWh, with an estimated WLTP range of roughly 240 miles and a sub-£25,000 expected price point — but all of this remains medium-to-low confidence until Leapmotor UK confirms it formally. The B03 will almost certainly not benefit from the LEAP-GRANT in its current form. If the B03's smaller, cheaper positioning fits your needs, waiting is reasonable.