The Leapmotor C10 will be the Chinese brand’s first model in Australia, arriving in November with two sharply priced variants. Leapmotor and Stellantis – parent of Jeep and Fiat – joined forces earlier this year, establishing a joint venture called Leapmotor International to help launch the Chinese brand into new markets. A Stellantis spokesperson has confirmed to CarExpert that both C10 variants will be priced below $50,000 before on-road costs.
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For context, the BYD Atto 3 is priced from $44,499 to $47,499 before on-road costs, while the most affordable Tesla Model Y – even after recent price cuts – starts at $55,900 before on-road costs. Additionally, Leapmotor will give C10 buyers one year of free charging via the Chargefox network if they take delivery of their vehicle before March 31, 2025. Leapmotor Australia will announce its dealership plans in October, but plans to have locations nationwide.
It’ll back its vehicles with a seven-year, 160,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. The C10 features a single, rear-mounted electric motor with 160kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It’s rear-wheel drive.
Leapmotor claims it takes approximately 30 minutes to charge from 30 to 80 per cent using DC power. It also features vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing you to power external appliances. The C10 is .