Leapmotor C10 Design 2025 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
6.9

Likes

Price parity with combustion SUVs
Plenty of equipment
Comfortable ride

Dislikes

Some notable items missing
Slow charging
Invasive safety tech
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

2 min read

The Leapmotor C10's top-spec Design grade adds an array of trimmings although represents largely the same value offering as the base Style.

With a launch price of $51,500 drive-away (or $49,888 before on-roads) the C10 Design still undercuts most of its mid-size electric rivals, bar the BYD Atto 3 which is a half-size smaller.

Standard equipment includes LED headlights, a 10.25-inch digital dash cluster, a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen (notably without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), built-in nav, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, a 360-degree parking suite, a 12-speaker audio system, and a panoramic sunroof with closing shade.

However, the Design grade ups the wheel size to 20 inches clad in superior Dunlop tyres, upgrades the synthetic leather to a softer silicone blend while adding heating and ventilation in the front two positions as well as heating for the steering wheel. It also scores a power tailgate, an air quality monitor, ambient interior lighting, rear window tinting, and an animated rear light bar.

Regardless of the grade you choose, the C10 comes with a single electric motor providing 160kW/320Nm on the rear axle, backed by a 69.9kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery granting it a 420km WLTP-certified driving range.

The C10 can charge at a rate of 84kW on a fast DC charger, or 6.6kW on a slow AC charger, and is capable of supporting V2L although at launch the brand did not yet provide an official V2L accessory.

Boot space measures 581 litres with all the seats up, although this is measured to the roof and not the top of the back seats. It offers no spare wheel or a frunk, although there is additional storage under the boot floor with an inflator kit.

The C10 is covered by a seven-year/160,000km vehicle warranty, with eight years and 160,000km of coverage for the battery. Capped-price servicing costs $2000 for five years, with the C10 needing to visit a shop once a year or every 20,000km.

Read the full 2025 Leapmotor C10 review

Leapmotor C10 2025: Design

Engine Type Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type Electric
Fuel Efficiency 0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $36,630 - $43,670
Safety Rating
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Tom’s way into motoring journalism was anything but straightforward despite annoying his parents to no end as a child by identifying makes and models with ease, and acquiring a large collection of Matchbox models. Other interests took over in the intervening years, including tinkering with electronics and computers, and an interest in the past, which eventually culminated in a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University Of Sydney with a major in Ancient History. During this time, Tom was exposed to all sorts of cars by working as a valet and eventually the Bell Captain at The Star casino in Sydney. He then went on another side-quest, studying law at Macquarie University before applying for a job at CarsGuide. After being hired Tom worked his way up the ranks in a variety of roles and refined his craft, now serving as CarsGuide's Deputy News Editor, with special interests in new technologies and electric vehicles, as well as emerging trends from China. Tom has been recognised by his peers as the EV Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. He’s personally owned a selection of wheels from a 1981 Holden Gemini to a 2009 Ford Falcon, through to his current 2011 Subaru Forester and many others in between. You can find Tom on LinkedIn and Instagram. Education Bachelor of Arts and Sciences | The University of Sydney | 2010 - 2014 Graduate Certificate of Laws | Macquarie University | 2015 - 2016 Awards 2026 Newspress Australia EV Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide | 2016 - present
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