Kia EV5 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 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 9 Nov 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Reference imageKia EV5
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 not offered · 3 no dataFrom
$56,770
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 18.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 513L
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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 71
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.
$56,770RRP
- no option data for this car
$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
Kia EV5 Air Standard Range FWD
$56,770
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $239 a week in repayments ($56,770 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 $18,882 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 Kia EV5Driva 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 Kia EV5 at 5 stars (2024) and the Leapmotor B10 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Kia EV5 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 Kia EV5.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV5 and 7 in the Leapmotor B10.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Kia EV5 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
Kia EV5
- REC-006557 · published 6 Mar 2026Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
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
64.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 150kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 150kW 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 Kia EV5 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 Kia EV5 stands out with heated front seats and V2L — 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 Kia EV5 gets cloth & artificial leather upholstery while the Leapmotor B10 offers fabric.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Kia EV5 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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.
Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Leapmotor B10 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 64.2kWh (Kia EV5) vs 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10), giving WLTP ranges of 400km and 361km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Kia EV5) vs 140kW (Leapmotor B10).
Space & Comfort
The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 100mm longer than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 513L in the Kia EV5 and 490L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Kia EV5 a 23L 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 0.9 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.7 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 Kia EV5 costs about $874 a year (18.2 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 $48 a year less for the Leapmotor B10.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV5) and 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10).
Where each one leads
The Kia EV5: the bigger boot with the seats up (513L against 490L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 6).
The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $56,770) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($826 a year against $874).
The Verdict
Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 71
The Leapmotor B10 scores 77 to the Kia EV5's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 31 points), value (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 9 points), reliability (Kia EV5 ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Leapmotor B10 costs about $48 less (17.2 kWh/100km against 18.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV5, 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 Kia EV5Driva 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, Kia EV5 and Leapmotor B10?
The Leapmotor B10 is the cheapest at $37,888 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Kia EV5 by $18,882.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Kia EV5 has the most range at 400km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Kia EV5 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 150kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Kia EV5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024) and Leapmotor B10 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Kia EV5 has the largest boot at 513L with the seats up (1,714L with the seats folded).
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia EV5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
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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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