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The Leapmotor B10 is a compact electric SUV at a value-for-money price, with the features that we’ve now come to expect from Chinese manufacturers, such as all car controls accessed via the touchscreen.
Leapmotor is another Chinese brand that many drivers in the UK won’t have heard of, and it’s now part of Stellantis, the aim being that the Group itself can offer a value-for-money proposition rather than just have other Chinese competitors do this. We’ve already reviewed the larger C10 and the smaller T03, so what’s the verdict on the new B10?
The Leapmotor B10 is a compact SUV that looks like a small version of the C10 – as opposed to a larger version of the T03. The B10 and the C10 have some styling details that are somewhat reminiscent of a (previous generation) Porsche Cayenne, and the overall appearance of both cars looks modern (as opposed to the more unique styling approach of the T03).
The B10 measures 4,515 mm in length, and it offers lots of rear legroom and a large 515-litre boot, which increases to 1,300 litres with the rear seats folded. There’s a large space under the boot floor, which can fit the charging cables (and the parcel shelf if needed), and there’s a 25-litre front trunk (‘frunk’) (opened via a very hidden-away lever under the dashboard below the steering wheel). The cockpit is light in colour and feels spacious for the driver and front passenger, with some interesting details such as drinks holders that fold out, and a series of holes in the passenger-side dashboard. The USB-C sockets are very hidden away under the floating centre console (and the external button on the tailgate to open the boot is also very hidden).
Under the skin is a 67.1 kWh battery and a 215 hp electric motor driving the front wheels.
The Leapmotor B10 is easy to drive – like other Chinese competitors. There’s a gear selector stalk on the right of the steering column, which is pretty much the only physical control apart from the indicator stalk on the left. Ride quality is comfortable and, like virtually all EVs, the B10 is quiet and refined.
With 215 hp of power and a 0-62 mph time of 8.0 seconds, performance is decent. It’s most responsive if you select Sport drive mode – but good luck finding this. The B10 has no physical buttons on the dashboard – all car controls are accessed via the 14.6-inch touchscreen. When this is the case (as it is with most Chinese EVs) you need well-designed shortcut buttons. For example, a big button for drive modes. If this isn’t on offer, then a big button for ‘vehicle’. But the B10 has neither of these.
Instead, you have to press the small cog button (for settings) at the bottom of the touchscreen then a sub-menu for driving, then you need to select Comfort, Standard or Sport acceleration mode (there are also three steering modes). It’s a similar story of having to go into menus and sub-menus to adjust brake regen (there are three levels when you find them) and to switch off driver assistance settings such as the lane departure warning system – which you need to, because otherwise the car can wrench the steering wheel from you. Unusually, the car also switches the lane departure warning system back on by itself.
So if Leapmotor isn’t going to provide physical buttons, the touchscreen needs better digital shortcut buttons.
When we say all controls are on the touchscreen, we mean it – you even need to go into the touchscreen to adjust the mirrors and the sunshade – which is a step too far in our opinion, especially when trying to do this when driving, although the Chinese car buying market seems comfortable with this approach.
One thing that some drivers in the UK will struggle with is the driving position, because the steering wheel doesn’t come out far enough or go low enough.
The B10 doesn’t come with a key, just a keycard, or you have to use the Leapmotor app. The keycard needs to be tapped on the door mirror every time you lock and unlock the car, and then put in the mobile phone charging bay to start the car; a key would definitely be easier.
One good bit of news is that the B10 is less beepy than the Leapmotor C10 model that we reviewed.
The Leapmotor B10 has an official WLTP combined electric driving range of 270 miles. After a week on test its real-world range came close to this, at 250 miles. The B10 has a WLTP consumption figure of 4.0 miles/kWh, which is good.
One impressive statistic is the B10’s DC ultra-rapid charging rate of 168 kW, which is faster than many others in the class, and should deliver a 30% to 80% charge in around 20 minutes. It also features 11kW three-phase AC charging as standard.
The Leapmotor B10 also has a heat pump as standard, as well as V2L (vehicle to load), which allows the car to power items of electrical equipment.
The Leapmotor B10 is priced at £31,495, although Leapmotor is offering its own grant which reduces the price to £29,995. Dawn Purple colour is a £575 option. There’s just one trim level.
There’s a common formula for many electric cars from Chinese brands. Many are compact SUVs, with a clean, aerodynamic body style. A minimalistic approach is also usually the case in the cabin, where there are no physical buttons, just a touchscreen containing all car controls. The driving experiences are similar, with refined, responsive electric power and comfortable ride quality. Within the compact SUV body, thanks to the electric platform, there’s lots of space, with generous rear legroom and a large boot. And prices are more affordable than many European compact electric SUVs – by around £10,000 in some cases. The Leapmotor B10 ticks all the boxes above, which means that it’s a competent all-rounder that many drivers in the UK will be happy with. However for people who prefer quicker, more user-friendly access to key car controls, they may have to look elsewhere. The Leapmotor B10 is awarded a Green Car Guide rating of 7 out of 10.
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