Leapmotor B10 Review (2026) | Price, battery and range tested
In this Leapmotor B10 review, Caroline Kidd tests Chinese car brand Leapmotor's new compact SUV for Ireland to see if it's a good buy in 2026 if you're looking for a good value and practical electric SUV. It goes up against rivals such as the MGS5, Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3, but offers a lot of style, space and equipment. It's available as a full battery electric vehicle or a hybrid, but it's the electric B10 that's the subject of this review.
Leapmotor B10 Review Overview
Leapmotor is one of the newest car brands to the Irish market but the Chinese car giant is already expanding rapidly with new models and powertrains, as well as growing its sales and the Leapmotor dealer network around Ireland. The B10 comes hot on the heels of the C10 large SUV and the T03 electric city car. The compact SUV might be the brand's most competitive model yet thanks to its stylish design, affable driving character, good value pricing, while ticking boxes for space and practicality that make it ideal for Irish families. It's not perfect with a screen-heavy design inside and and lacks the polish of its closest rivals when it comes to how it performs on Irish roads, with a few issues remaining with the driver assistance features. Prices start from €32,984 with two different battery options available, the largest of which offers range up to 434 kilometres.
Leapmotor B10 Video Review
Watch Caroline's video review to see how the B10 performs on Irish roads.
Pros
- Spacious cabin
- Big boot
- Stylish design
Cons
- No longer range battery option
- Screen-heavy interior design
- Dull to drive
Which Leapmotor B10 trim should you buy?
There are two trim lines for the Leapmotor B10 in Ireland: Style and Design. Leapmotor's new SUV is a little more compact than the larger C10 however it shares similar styling cues like the sleek, futuristic front and light bar at the back. It looks very smart and stylish, with its characteristic three-bar lighting signature and a few different colours to choose from.
Standard specification is good with features including 18-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights. Inside there's a 14.6-inch touchscreen that controls most of the car's features as well as wireless smartphone charging and a full panoramic glass roof. There's a 6-speaker audio system, 360-degree camera, and numerous safety features and driving aids.
The Design still offers good value (from €35,996) but adds even more desirable features like synthetic leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats with power adjustment, heated steering wheel and a handy powered tailgate. There's also a 12-speaker sound system, ambient lighting and rear privacy glass.
What's the Leapmotor B10 like to drive in Ireland?
On the road, the B10 has largely been set up for comfort so it offers a relaxing, affable drive. Power is sent to the rear wheels (218hp), with 0-100 in 8 seconds but the B10 always feels lively and responsive to drive. It does lean in corners and doesn't have the best body control. But there's enough grip to feel safe and secure, and the steering weights up accordingly on faster roads, while being light enough to manoeuvre easily in town.
It cruises fine on the motorway however there is a lot of wind noise that makes it feel less polished than rivals like the EV3 and the Elroq. While the last over-the-air update has made the adaptive cruise control far smoother when reacting to traffic around it, the lane keep assistance is not so nice, particularly on Irish rural roads where it feels like you have to fight with the steering wheel to stay on the correct side of the road.
What's the real-world range of the Leapmotor B10?
There are two different battery options and both are LFP. The 56.2kWh offers up to 361 kilometres (WLTP). But the larger 67.1kWh is likely to be of more interest to Irish buyers with up to 434 kilometres, however rivals like the Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq do offer battery options with even more range. Though they are also more expensive than the B10.
Leapmotor rates consumption of 17.3kWh per 100 kilometres and during my test drive, it proved to be just as efficient. It was easy to achieve about 400 kilometres on a single battery charge.
Charging the Leapmotor B10
Both versions come with a heat pump as well as 11kW AC charging. There's 140/168kW DC fast charging depending on battery, allowing a 30–80% charge in around 20 minutes.
Vehicle-to-load capability is also included.
Leapmotor B10 Interior & Practicality
Inside the B10 has a minimalist interior, just like the Leapmotor C10. It's a screen-heavy design that may put some buyers off, but it does look slick and modern. The entry-level Style comes with grey fabric seats, while Design models come with synthetic leather upholstery and two interior colour schemes: light grey or 'shadow' grey. The cabin finish is a bit plastiky in places and could do with variation in the colours and materials used. A Skoda Elroq feels a little warmer and more high quality overall.
The 14.6-inch touchscreen controls much of the car's features, including adjusting the side mirrors or level of regenerative braking. It has a brilliant resolution and is packed with functionality, not unlike what Tesla offers in its bestsellers. There are a few shortcuts possible like pulling down the screen to access features quickly. There's also voice control and a line of shortcut buttons at the bottom of the screen, though the icons are on the small side. Adjusting climate setting is also done through the screen.
The big news is that wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have arrived as part of an over-the-air update. Earlier Leapmotors I tested did not have this feature and it was missed!
Starting the car involves putting the key card on a pad on the centre console, which doubles up as a wireless smartphone charger. There's also a huge amount of storage in the cabin.
Where the B10 really scores is the space and practicality it offers. There's a completely flat floor in the back, offering generous legroom for all passengers that rivals SUVs from the class above.
The boot offers an excellent 430 litres, similar to the C10, and is wide and square. Design versions feature a powered tailgate. The rear seats can be folded down 60:40 for carrying larger items. There's also a handy 25-litre 'frunk' under the bonnet.
How many Isofix points does it have?
There are two Isofix points, positioned on the outer rear seats.
Leapmotor B10 Pricing for Ireland
- Leapmotor B10 Style 56kWh: €32,984
- Leapmotor B10 Style 67kWh: €34,672
- Leapmotor B10 Design 67kWh: €35,996
Verdict: Leapmotor B10
The Leapmotor B10 is the brand's most convincing model yet to land in Ireland thanks to its compact size and affordable pricing. It combines trendy SUV style, generous space, strong equipment levels, making it excellent value for families looking to make the switch to electric.
While its comfortable driving character and practicality are major strengths, the B10 falls short of class leaders for refinement and driving engagement, while its screen-dependent interior won't suit everyone.
Even so, for buyers prioritising space and affordability, the B10 deserves a place high on the shortlist.
Key facts
Model tested: Leapmotor B10 Design
Price: €35,996
Battery: 67kWh
Power: 218hp
Motor tax: €120
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Written by Caroline Kidd
Founder and Editor of Changing Lanes, Juror for Irish Car of the Year
Leapmotor B10 on sale in Ireland priced from €32,984
Leapmotor has officially launched its new B10 compact electric SUV in Ireland, targeting one of the country’s most competitive passenger car segments.
It follows the introduction of the Chinese car brand to Ireland late last year. Leapmotor's move into Europe is backed by the Stellantis Group who represents many of Europe's most-loved car brands like Peugeot, Citroen and Opel.
The Leapmotor B10 arrives in Irish dealerships this month with pricing for Ireland starting from €32,984 including SEAI grant and VRT relief. It goes up against rivals such as the MGS5, Skoda Elroq and the Hyundai Kona, but offers a lot of style, space and equipment.
Two battery options and strong standard specification
Irish buyers will be offered two versions of the Leapmotor B10. The entry-level Style trim uses a 56.2kWh battery, delivering a claimed 361km WLTP driving range.
The higher-spec Design version is expected to be in demand among Irish buyers and features a larger 67.1kWh battery with a range of up to 434km WLTP. Prices for the Design trim start from €35,996, inclusive of incentives.
Both versions come with a heat pump, 11kW AC charging and 140/168kW DC fast charging, allowing a 30–80% charge in around 20 minutes.
Despite its competitive pricing, the B10 comes well equipped as standard. The Style model includes a panoramic glass roof, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 360-degree parking camera and lots of advanced driver assistance systems.
The Design trim adds features such as heated and ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, heated steering wheel and a powered bootlid.
Inside the Leapmotor B10
The new B10 has a very minimalist interior with few buttons, but perceived quality is good. There's a large Snapdragon-powered infotainment system, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto expected to arrive as an over-the-air update in January 2026.
Remote vehicle functions are also available through the Leapmotor smartphone app, for example pre-heating of the car and the battery before charging.
Safety is another strong point, with the B10 achieving a five-star Euro NCAP rating, following the larger C10 SUV which received the same score last year.
Leapmotor's growing line-up of cars and SUVs
The new B10 joins the T03 and C10 in Leapmotor's Irish line-up. However by the end of the year, the brand says it will have six models in dealer showrooms.
The brand has already confirmed new models for Europe in 2026, including the B03X compact SUV, B05 hatchback and a range-extender hybrid version of the B10, all unveiled earlier this month at the Brussels Motor Show. There's also a new B-segment hatchback expected, though this hasn't been named yet.
Leapmotor now has seven dealerships in Ireland, including locations in Dublin, Cork, Kildare, Meath and Galway.
All cars come with a six-year manufacturer's warranty and eight-year battery warranty.
Leapmotor T03 Review
Read Caroline's Leapmotor T03 review for everything you need to know about buying Leapmotor's new electric city car in Ireland.
Leapmotor arrived in Ireland in 2025, a Chinese car brand backed by the Stellantis Group for its expansion into Europe. The brand is already building a significant dealer presence here, and showrooms will be well stocked over the coming months with several new models in the pipeline.
While the Leapmotor C10 and B10 look after the popular SUV market, it's the tiny T03 that sits at the lower end for buyers looking for a good value, small electric car.
The Leapmotor T03 is in showrooms now and starts from an attention-grabbing €18,950.
Let's take a closer look.
Design
2025 was really the year of the small electric car, with new entrants like the Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster, BYD Dolphin Surf and the Citroen E-C3. The Leapmotor T03 joins them and while it won't win any beauty contests, it's dinky and cute in its own way. The overhangs front and rear are short, with the wheels pushed out to each corner. The wheels are tiny by today's standards, with narrow tyres and a standard 15-inch alloy. The headlights are halogen, though it does get LED daytime running lights. There's just one trim level called Style and four colours to choose from - blue, green, white and grey.
The small hatchback does not have a rear wiper, so water can collect on the rear window.
Leapmotor T03 Interior
The T03 has a simple interior and definitely feels like a small car from behind the wheel. The fit and finish is good with no squeaks or rattles during our test drive but it's not quite as salubrious feeling as a Hyundai Inster and the seats seem a bit flat and lacking support. Still, the ambience is generally better than that of the Dacia Spring. Standard features include a panoramic glass roof with blind, which is unusual for the city car class. Though I would prefer to see heated front seats and heated steering wheel, which are strangely absent from the spec.
There's also air conditioning, digital driver display and a touchscreen. But alas no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity yet! These are meant to arrive eventually as an over-the-air update. While the system does include Bluetooth and its own navigation, it's really missing the simplicity and slickness that these tools offer.
Other standard features include a reversing camera, cruise control and numerous safety aids like lane keep assist, the latter which can be quite aggressive and turning it off made for a more relaxed motorway drive.
There's also an electronic parking brake and push button start.
Practicality
The T03 is a proper city car so while it's brilliant for parking and nipping around, carrying passengers is not its forte. Space is tight in the back, even for children. It's also a strict four seater, but both seats do get Isofix points included. The Hyundai Inster also gets this four seat arrangement, but it does offer more legroom for rear seat passengers.
The boot is 210 litres, which is not huge but acceptable for a small car. The rear seat can be let down in one entire piece with no option for split folding.
Battery and range
The T03 uses a 37.3kWh LFP battery, which is good for a range up to 265km (WLTP). That's more than a Dacia Spring or entry level BYD Dolphin Surf (220km), but less than a Citroen E-C3 (320km), larger battery version of the Dolphin Surf (322km) and Hyundai Inster (327/360km).
Charging
The T03 offers AC charging up to 6.6kW. There's also DC fast charging possible, but only up to speeds of 45kW. Leapmotor gives a 30-80% charge time of 36 minutes, which indicates it's not the quickest to charge. However provided you can charge at home and don't plan to do much motorway driving, it should be okay.
Driving the Leapmotor T03
The T03 has 95hp, which goes through the front wheels. 0-100kmh is 12.7 seconds but it feels nippier in real world driving and there is no problem keeping up with traffic or joining motorways. More importantly, the 0-50kmh time is just 3.7 seconds. The electric motor does whine at low speeds, which is strange and not something you hear in most small electric cars these days.
There are a few different drive modes, however the car defaults to eco upon start-up and is how I drove it most of the time.
The energy consumption over my time driving was 16.3kWh per 100km, including some motorway driving. This indicates a real world range of about 221 kilometres. It is a car designed for urban use and that is where it excels. Out on bigger roads, it does get noisy and less comfortable.
In cold weather, the tyre pressure warning light did fire several times on start-up, but once the tyres warmed up, it stopped sounding an alert.
There is regenerative braking, but the effect of it is not that strong and falls short of a full one pedal drive mode, which would be ideal in a city car like this.
Every T03 is covered by a a six year vehicle warranty and eight years on the battery.
Leapmotor T03 Price
The T03 is available from €18,950. By comparison the Dacia Spring is available from €14,490, the BYD Dolphin Surf from €17,985, the Hyundai Inster from €19,590 and the Citroen E-C3 from €23,900.
Verdict
The Leapmotor T03 does a lot right on paper and will undoubtedly tempt buyers with its sharp pricing and features. It’s easy to drive, cheap to run and genuinely well suited to urban life, where its compact dimensions and punchy low-speed performance come into their own.
However, the T03 is entering an increasingly competitive segment, and that works against it. Rivals like the Hyundai Inster and BYD Dolphin feel more polished and offer greater range and comfort for not a huge jump in price.
If your driving is mostly short, urban journeys and you want a simple, affordable electric car, the T03 will make sense. But taken as a complete package, it struggles to truly shine when stacked up against some very strong alternatives.
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Written by Caroline Kidd
Founder and Editor of Changing Lanes, Juror for Irish Car of the Year
Leapmotor C10 Review
Read Caroline's Leapmotor C10 review for everything you need to know about buying Leapmotor's new SUV in Ireland.
Leapmotor is a Chinese car brand that arrived in Ireland in 2025. Its expansion into Europe has been backed by the Stellantis Group, which owns iconic brands like Peugeot, Opel, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Citroen.
The brand is already building a strong dealer presence. Its Irish launch is spearheaded by three models in showrooms now: the T03 electric city car, the B10 compact SUV and a larger SUV called the C10.
The C10 is available as a REEV range extender with a petrol engine and battery, or as a full battery electric vehicle like the one reviewed here.
Design
The new Leapmotor C10 makes a great first impression with a lot of style that's sure to help it stand out. The colour palette is classy and reserved, just like the alloy wheel designs: 18-inch for the Style and 20-inch for the Design.
The C10 is a big car with a sizable presence. It rivals the likes of the Skoda Enyaq, BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV5 and Tesla Model Y. But the sleek surfacing and modern design cues like the rear light bar and flush door handles give it just the right amount of kerb appeal. It's bound to appeal to SUV buyers. LED headlights come as standard and provide excellent night-time visibility.
Interior
Leapmotor has clearly taken inspiration from Tesla for its C10, opting for a minimalist interior dominated by screens and clean lines. Quality is decent, with soft furnishings used throughout. The orange-brown upholstery in the test car won’t be to all tastes but black is also available.
The cabin features a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel paired with an impressive 14.6-inch central display. There’s no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as yet. But built-in navigation, Bluetooth and a Spotify app can be just as useful. Pretty much all the car's features are controlled through the screen, which can be overwhelming at first. But after spending some time to delve into the menus, it proves to be easy enough to navigate.
A panoramic glass roof, wireless phone charger, power-adjustable front seats and a 360-degree camera are all standard. Most buyers are expected to opt for the €1,500 more expensive Design trim, which adds a powered tailgate, heated/ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel and synthetic leather upholstery.
Design also adds ambient lighting, which has a few quirks. For a start, I discovered it flashes when the car is put in reverse, which can be distracting when parking at night or in underground car parks. It also pulses green when the car is charging, which can be equally too much. However, both these features can be turned off via the screen.
Every time I opened the driver's door, the right indicator flashed for a second. I couldn't find a way to disable this feature and it was a bit annoying.
Practicality
The C10 is a spacious family SUV, particularly in the second row. There's loads of legroom, two Isofix points and a centre armrest making it useful for family buyers.
The boot has a volume of 435 litres, which is not quite as big as the Enyaq. But it's a really practical shape with a wide opening and plenty of underfloor storage. The rear seats can also fold 60:40 to create more space.
Battery & Range
Irish buyers can choose between a range-extender hybrid (REEV) and a full electric version. The all-electric C10 tested here uses a 69.9kWh LFP battery with a WLTP range of 420km. While the price is strong, rivals like the Skoda Enyaq 85 (up to 573km) and certain versions of the Tesla Model Y (tipping 600km) offer longer range options, though those are more expensive cars all things considered. The Leapmotor does not currently provide a bigger battery option. However it doesn't suffer from heavy consumption. My average over a week of driving was 17.7kWh per 100km, which translates to real world range in the region of 395km. A heat pump is fitted as standard.
Charging
Charging capability includes 11kW AC and 84kW DC, allowing a 10–80% fast-charge in around 40 minutes, which is off the pace of the class best. Vehicle-to-load functionality is also included.
Driving
With 218hp, 320Nm, and a 0–100km/h time of 7.5 seconds, the Leapmotor C10 delivers strong performance. It’s rear wheel drive, and does offer a few driving modes including eco, comfort, sport and custom. There are also a few levels of regenerative braking, however these need to be adjusted through the screen.
The C10 has a relaxing, affable driving character. The steering is very light in the eco and comfort modes, though it does weight up quite artificially in the sport mode, but that seems a bit redundant in a family SUV like this. The ride quality is generally good, though the rear suspension feels firm over cracks and crevices in the road surface in town or on country roads. The brakes are too sharp and grabby at low speeds, which makes it impossible to smoothly bring to a stop.
Leapmotor includes a generous suite of ADAS features. Most of them work fine except the adaptive cruise control can be less than smooth when adjusting the speed of the car in response to traffic around it on the motorway.
The C10 is covered by a 6-year vehicle warranty and 8-year battery warranty.
Pricing
Pricing is one of the C10’s strongest assets, with Style models coming in at €38,995 and the fully loaded Design from €40,469.
Verdict
The Leapmotor C10 is not without a few quirks and flaws as I've discussed above, but offers a lot of car for the money that makes it impossible to ignore for cost-savvy buyers looking for a spacious electric SUV. Its relaxed, affable driving character has its appeal, while the classy, understated looks have the kerb appeal to compete at this level.
There's loads of space inside for a family, and it's comfortable too. However, the lack of a larger-battery option and modest charging speeds may limit its appeal to frequent motorway drivers, and some of the technology features need polishing for our roads.
Even so, for buyers seeking a well-priced electric SUV with strong equipment levels and a smart design, the C10 is a welcome arrival to the Irish market.
Leapmotor C10 Video Review
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Written by Caroline Kidd
Founder and Editor of Changing Lanes, Juror for Irish Car of the Year
Leapmotor officially launched in Ireland
Leapmotor has marked its official arrival in the Irish market at a press event in Gowan Auto, Leapmotor's Irish importer.
Leapmotor Ireland has already appointed four new dealers here, with a total of eight expected before the end of the year.
The Chinese car brand's first models to launch here are the T03 electric city car and the C10 large family SUV, the latter available as both a full battery electric vehicle and a range extended electric vehicle comprising a battery and 1.5-litre petrol engine.
The brand's focus is on offering high levels of standard equipment and value for money. All new Leapmotor cars will come with a 6-year, unlimited mileage warranty and 8-year battery warranty on electric models.
First to land on dealer forecourts this week will be the Leapmotor T03 priced from €18,995 with range up to 265 kilometres (WLTP), and the C10 electric from €38,995 with up to 420 kilometre range (WLTP) and the C10 REEV (Range-Extended Electric Vehicle) from €45,420 with combined 975 kilometre range.
The Leapmotor C10 REEV runs exclusively on electric power, with a 1.5-litre petrol engine functioning as a generator to recharge the battery when required.
Unlike plug-in hybrids or self-charging hybrids, the engine never drives the wheels, for smooth performance and up to an impressive 145 kilometres of electric driving alone.
Stephen McGrath, Brand Manager at Leapmotor Ireland, said:
“Leapmotor, Ireland’s newest car brand, is committed to delivering best-in-class specification and technology as standard across its range, making the switch to EVs more accessible and rewarding for Irish drivers throughout the country. Now, with our substantial 6-year/unlimited mileage peace of mind warranty offering, we invite customers to “Take The Leap” and experience the future of motoring today.”
More models are expected including the B10 compact SUV from November and the B05 hatchback in 2026.
By the end of 2027, a further two models will arrive in Ireland to further elevate the comprehensive model line-up.
Since being appointed National Importer in May 2025, Gowan Auto has appointed four dealers: Joe Norris Motors (Navan, Co. Meath); Dan Seaman Motors (Forge Hill, Co. Cork); Greenhall Motors (Buttevant, Co. Cork); Kenny Galway (Tuam Road, Galway).
Further dealer announcements will follow in the coming weeks, with a total of eight expected before the end of the year.
Gowan Auto is already the exclusive importer and distributor of Stellantis brands in Ireland including Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Opel, and Peugeot, together with Honda.