Hyundai Kona Electric vs Leapmotor B10

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor B10 opens at $38,990. That makes the Leapmotor B10 the more affordable entry point by $1,510.

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 $44,550 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 Hyundai Kona Electric and Leapmotor B10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric 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 5 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

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

The Hyundai Kona Electric features a 12.3-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 Hyundai Kona Electric stands out with wireless charging and heated front seats that you will not find on the Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Kona Electric uses a Electric producing 99kW and 255Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 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 8 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor B10 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 48.4kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10), giving WLTP ranges of 395km and 361km. DC fast charging peaks at 75kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 140kW (Leapmotor B10).

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 165mm 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 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 382L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 21L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor B10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor B10). The Leapmotor B10 has longer coverage.