Hyundai Kona Electric vs Leapmotor B10
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 10 Nov 2026, price 15 Oct 2026
Hyundai Kona Electric
16 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 not offered · 4 no dataFrom
$46,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 99kW
- Energy use
- 14.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★4 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 407L
Hyundai Australia offer: $43,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. See the offer
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Leapmotor B10
16 of 27 standard · no option data · 11 no dataFrom
$37,888
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 17.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 490L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 70
Leapmotor Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Offer from Leapmotor Australia, checked 12 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
Hyundai Kona Electric: we're still completing kerb weight, seat count, 0-100km/h and braked towing.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$46,000RRP
- cannot be matched: Electric Driver Seat not offered
$37,888RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range 99kW
$46,000
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 15 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $190 a week in repayments ($46,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Leapmotor B10 Style BEV
$37,888
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $152 a week in repayments ($37,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Leapmotor B10 starts $8,112 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$152/wk(≈$659/mo)
Estimate on the Leapmotor B10 at $37,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai Kona ElectricDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4 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 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric 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 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Hyundai Kona Electric and 8 on the Leapmotor B10.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Hyundai Kona Electric
- REC-006586 · published 9 Apr 2026A software issue in the Battery Management System (BMS) may cause an electrical short circuit while charging or parked leading to a vehicle fire.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2023
- REC-001592 · published 23 Aug 2021Due to a manufacturing defect, the battery does not meet specifications and may lead to an electrical short which could start a fire.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2020
- REC-000605 · published 28 Jan 2021A software fault in the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) may significantly reduce braking performance.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2020
- 1 more on the model page.
Leapmotor B10
None open 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.
How long to charge
48.6kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (10.4kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
56.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 140kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 140kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Hyundai Kona Electric features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Hyundai Kona Electric stands out with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging — features our data doesn't list for 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.
Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona Electric gets premium cloth upholstery while the Leapmotor B10 offers fabric.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Hyundai Kona Electric uses a Electric producing 99kW and 255Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.
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 Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 99kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10), giving WLTP ranges of 370km and 361km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 140kW (Leapmotor B10).
Space & Comfort
The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,355mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 160mm 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 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 490L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 83L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Hyundai Kona Electric's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.6 m against 10.8 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 Hyundai Kona Electric costs about $710 a year (14.8 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 $116 a year less for the Hyundai Kona Electric.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Kona Electric) and 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10).
Where each one leads
The Hyundai Kona Electric: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($710 a year against $826).
The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $46,000), more power (160kW against 99kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 407L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Verdict
Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 70
The Leapmotor B10 scores 77 to the Hyundai Kona Electric's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 28 points), safety (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 18 points), energy efficiency (Hyundai Kona Electric ahead by 16 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai Kona Electric costs about $116 less (14.8 kWh/100km against 17.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, 490L in the Leapmotor B10. Warranty: 5 years on the Hyundai Kona Electric, 6 on the Leapmotor B10.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$152/wk(≈$659/mo)
Estimate on the Leapmotor B10 at $37,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai Kona ElectricDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Hyundai Kona Electric and Leapmotor B10?
The Leapmotor B10 is the cheapest at $37,888 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Hyundai Kona Electric by $8,112.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Hyundai Kona Electric has the most range at 370km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Leapmotor B10 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 140kW.
Which is safest?
The Leapmotor B10 has the highest ANCAP rating 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.
Which has the most boot space?
The Leapmotor B10 has the largest boot at 490L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The Leapmotor B10 has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Leapmotor B10 makes the most power at 160kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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