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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.

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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.