BYD Sealion 6 vs Leapmotor C10

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor C10 opens at $43,888. That makes the BYD Sealion 6 the more affordable entry point by $898.

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 $47,289 and $48,277 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Leapmotor C10 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor C10 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L that the BYD Sealion 6 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Sealion 6 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 responds with a Petrol making 158kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 158kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (BYD Sealion 6) vs 28.4kWh (Leapmotor C10), giving WLTP ranges of 92km and 145km. DC fast charging peaks at 18kW (BYD Sealion 6) vs 65kW (Leapmotor C10).

The BYD Sealion 6 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 36mm longer than the Leapmotor C10 at 4,739mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 121L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor C10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $226/year for the BYD Sealion 6 and $43/year for the Leapmotor C10. That is a $183 annual difference in favour of the Leapmotor C10.

Estimated annual total: $226 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $43 (Leapmotor C10). The Leapmotor C10 saves you roughly $183 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor C10). Both match on warranty length.