BYD Seal vs Leapmotor B10

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the BYD Seal at 5 stars (2023) and the Leapmotor B10 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Seal and 93% for the Leapmotor B10, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Leapmotor B10, against 7 on the BYD Seal.

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

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BYD Seal features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, 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 Seal stands out with power tailgate, V2L and Dynaudio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Seal gets leather upholstery while the Leapmotor B10 offers fabric.

Drivetrain

The BYD Seal uses a Electric producing 230kW and 360Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 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 7.5 seconds.

The BYD Seal has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Seal is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Seal) vs 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 361km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Seal) vs 140kW (Leapmotor B10).

Space & Comfort

The BYD Seal measures 4,800mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 285mm longer than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Seal generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Seal and 490L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 90L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Leapmotor B10's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Seal costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Leapmotor B10 about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $10 a year less for the BYD Seal.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000 km (BYD Seal) and 6 years / 150,000 km (Leapmotor B10).

Where each one leads

The BYD Seal: more power (230kW against 160kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($816 a year against $826).

The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $52,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 400L).

The Verdict

Level at 77: here's what splits them

The BYD Seal and Leapmotor B10 are level on the CarSorted Score at 77 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (BYD Seal ahead by 17 points), practicality (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 6 points), value (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Seal costs about $10 less (17 kWh/100km against 17.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 400L in the BYD Seal, 490L in the Leapmotor B10.

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