Jaecoo J7 SHS vs Leapmotor C10

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor C10 opens at $43,888. That makes the Leapmotor C10 the more affordable entry point by $102.

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 $48,389 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 Jaecoo J7 SHS features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L that the Jaecoo J7 SHS does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 255kW and 525Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 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 Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 158kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor C10 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 28.4kWh (Leapmotor C10), giving WLTP ranges of 90km and 145km. DC fast charging peaks at 40kW (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 65kW (Leapmotor C10).

The Jaecoo J7 SHS measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 239mm shorter 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 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 206L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor C10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $48/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and $43/year for the Leapmotor C10. That is a $5 annual difference in favour of the Leapmotor C10.

Estimated annual total: $48 (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs $43 (Leapmotor C10). The Leapmotor C10 saves you roughly $5 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor C10). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.