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Chinese brand Leapmotor has undercut Chery, BYD and MG with Australia's most affordable electric SUV, due in November with a bigger footprint than a BYD Atto 3 at a sub-$40,000 drive-away price.
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The 2026 Leapmotor B10 will claim the title of Australia's most affordable electric SUV when it arrives in showrooms this November, priced from $38,990 to $41,990 drive-away.
Positioned beneath the C10 mid-size SUV, the B10 – larger than a BYD Atto 3 but smaller than a Geely EX5 – is the second model from the Chinese brand backed by Stellantis, the owner of Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and other car makers.
The $38,990 drive-away starting price is affixed to the B10 Style, which uses a 56.2kWh battery pack for a driving range rating of 442km in NEDC lab testing, or an estimated 361km under more stringent WLTP standards.
It undercuts the Chery E5 Urban, which currently starts from an indicated $39,011 drive-away in the ACT – increasing in price in other states and territories – to set a new low price point in the electric SUV market.
The flagship $41,990 drive-away B10 Design LR upgrades to a larger 67.1kWh battery with driving range boosted to 516km NEDC, or an estimated 434km WLTP, based on European specifications.
Standard equipment on the B10 Style includes 18-inch alloy wheels, dusk-sensing LED headlights, a fixed glass roof, climate control, a wireless phone charger, a 14.6-inch touchscreen with in-built apps, an 8.8-inch digital instrument display, and 360-degree camera with in-built dashcam.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto won't be supported at launch, but will be added via an over-the-air update, expected in January 2026, according to Leapmotor.
The step up to the B10 Design LR adds ‘Technoleather’ synthetic leather-look seats, six-way driver and four-way passenger power seat adjustment, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, interior ambient lighting, a rear armrest with cupholders, and a 12-speaker stereo.
Also included on the flagship grade are rain-sensing wipers, rear privacy tint, a powered tailgate, auto-folding exterior mirrors, and a rear LED light bar.
Leapmotor claims the B10 will be one of the largest vehicles in the small SUV segment, with an overall length of 4515mm and a wheelbase of 2735mm.
The B10 out-stretches rivals in the segment, including the MG S5 EV at 4476mm long with a 3730mm wheelbase and Hyundai Kona Electric at 4355mm long with a 2660mm wheelbase.
The B10 also undercuts competitors on price, cheaper than the MG S5 EV (from $40,490 drive-away), Kia EV3 (from $47,600 plus on-road costs), and Hyundai Inster (from $39,000 plus on-road costs).
Both B10 variants are powered by a 160kW/240Nm motor mounted on the rear axle. Acceleration from 0-100km/h takes a claimed 8.0 seconds.
AC charging at up to 11kW is supported on both models. DC charging maxes out at 140kW on the Style and 168kW on the Design LR, which claims a 30-80 per cent top-up time in 20 minutes on a compatible charger.
As a launch incentive, Leapmotor is offering the B10 with a $200 three-year prepaid service available to buyers who register their interest by October 31, 2025 and purchase before January 31, 2026.
2026 Leapmotor B10 price in Australia
Note: All prices above are drive-away
2026 Leapmotor B10 Style standard features
2026 Leapmotor B10 Design LR adds (in addition to Style)
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Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.
