Leapmotor B10 EV at Auto Shanghai – five-seat C-segment SUV with up to 215 hp is bound for Malaysia

This is the Leapmotor B10, which made its debut at last year’s Paris Motor Show. Having gone on sale in its domestic market last month, the all-electric SUV is now on show at Auto Shanghai 2025. Sitting below the C10 in the automaker’s product portfolio, the B10 is due to head to Europe in the near future and will eventually be heading to Malaysia.

Measuring in at 4,515 mm long, 1,855 mm wide and 1,655 mm tall, with a 2,735 mm-long wheelbase, the C-segment offering follows the general styling template of the larger C-series, with a front end that features a closed-off fascia and a slim bridging strip joining the headlights. At the back, the theme continues, with design accents including a horizontal light bar strip joining the rear light assemblies.

In China, the B10 is available in five variant forms, with the base variant featuring a rear electric motor offering 177 hp (179 PS, or 132 kW) and 175 Nm of torque. A 56.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides the base model with 510 km of travel on a single charge based on the CLTC standard, which translates to about 420 km of WLTP-rated range. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 9.3 seconds.

The other variants get a more powerful electric motor putting out 215 hp (218 PS, or 160 kW) and 240 Nm Versions with the 56.2 kWh battery offer an identical 510 km CLTC range, but a higher capacity 67.1 kWh LFP unit provides 600 km of CLTC-rated range (or around 490 km WLTP). In any case, the 0-100 km/h sprint time for the higher output B10 drops to 6.8 seconds.

In terms of charging, the automaker says it takes about 4.2 hours to charge the smaller battery from 30-80%, or 5.6 hours for the larger battery via the AC route at a max rate of 11 kW. With an 800V electrical architecture, the B10 supports DC fast charging that can get the battery from 30 to 80% state-of-charge in around 19 minutes for the 56.2 kWh unit, or 20 minutes for the 67.1 kWh pack.

Like the B01 EV sedan that made its global debut at today at Auto Shanghai, the B10 is underpinned by the automaker’s LEAP 3.5 platform. According to the automaker, the B10’s chassis has been co-developed with Stellantis to deliver superior handling and comfort. Technical highlights include a newly optimised steering angle algorithm and an integrated braking system to offer a smoother and more energy-efficient driving experience.

Like the larger C10 features the brand’s CTC 2.0 (Cell-to-Chassis) technology, which features custom-designed, floor-mounted low-profile battery cells Aside from providing additional cabin space and enhanced structural integration, it allows improved fast-charging efficiency to be obtained.

Inside, you’ll find a cleanly presented cockpit featuring an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch 2.5K high-definition touchscreen infotainment display, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8155 chip powering a Leapmotor OS 4.0 Plus operating system. Unlike the C10, the B10 gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity from the get-go.

Available equipment for the B10 includes a 12-speaker Leapmotor sound system, a panoramic glass roof, single-zone climate control, 256-colour ambient lighting, wireless charger, a powered tailgate and Oeko-Tex faux leather upholstery on higher spec variants. Boot space is 420 litres, but folding down the rear seats brings the volume up to 1,415 litres.

Higher-end variants feature a full ADAS suite with 26 functions, with a Qualcomm SA8650 driving chip being supported by an array of cameras, ultrasonic radars, millimetre wave radars and a roof-mounted lidar sensor. All versions also get automatic parking as standard.

In China, launch prices for the B10 went from 109,800 to 139,800 yuan (about RM66,100 to RM84,200), pricing that suggests the SUV could be very competitive when it eventually gets here. It has already been earmarked for Malaysia via the CKD route, as indicated last week during the signing ceremony for the local assembly of Leapmotor models, which is set to begin with production of the C10 by the end of 2025.

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