BYD Atto 3 vs Leapmotor B10

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor B10 opens at $38,990. That makes the Leapmotor B10 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $42,889 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 3 and 93% for the Leapmotor B10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor B10 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Atto 3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Atto 3 and 7 in the Leapmotor B10.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Leapmotor B10 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Dirac audio that you will not find on the Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Atto 3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 240Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3) vs 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 361km. DC fast charging peaks at 80kW (BYD Atto 3) vs 140kW (Leapmotor B10).

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 60mm shorter than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 382L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 58L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor B10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor B10). Both match on warranty length.