Leapmotor B10 Review (2026): A Safe, Cheap Electric SUV

Leapmotor is one of the newer Chinese names here, and it has a powerful friend: its international rollout is backed by Stellantis, the group behind Jeep, Peugeot and Citroen. Its small electric SUV, the Leapmotor B10, has made an immediate impression, not just on price, but by topping a respected ranking of the safest affordable EVs on sale.

How much is it?

At $38,990 the B10 is one of the cheapest electric SUVs in Australia, going head to head with the Geely EX5 and Chery E5.

Range, performance and practicality

The Long Range's 434km is genuinely usable for daily driving plus the occasional trip, while the Style's 361km suits city-bound owners who charge at home. Both make 160kW, enough for relaxed, easy progress rather than thrills. The 382-litre boot is fair for the class, if not class-leading.

Inside

The cabin is clean and modern with a large central touchscreen and a decent standard kit list. It is not as overtly plush as a Zeekr, but it feels well built and uncluttered, and the focus on safety carries through to a strong suite of driver aids.

Safety and ownership

The big selling point: a five-star ANCAP rating and a top ranking among affordable EVs for safety. Leapmotor backs the B10 with a six-year warranty. The Stellantis distribution link gives a newer brand more dealer and after-sales reach than most rivals can offer, which matters for service and resale confidence.

The verdict

The Leapmotor B10 is one of the smartest budget EV buys in Australia, cheap, safe, easy to live with, and backed by a global giant. It will not thrill keen drivers and the boot is only average, but as affordable, low-risk electric family transport it is hard to fault. Put it on your shortlist alongside the other value EV SUVs in our cheapest electric cars guide and the wider best Chinese cars roundup.