Kia EV5 vs Leapmotor C10

The Kia EV5 starts from $49,770 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor C10 opens at $45,888. That makes the Leapmotor C10 the more affordable entry point by $3,882.

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 $54,747 and $50,477 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 Kia EV5 and Leapmotor C10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Kia EV5 and 89% for the Leapmotor C10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor C10 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in 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 C10.

The Kia EV5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 and V2L that the Kia EV5 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 7.2 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV5 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.2kWh (Kia EV5) vs 69.9kWh (Leapmotor C10), giving WLTP ranges of 511km and 420km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Kia EV5) vs 84kW (Leapmotor C10).

The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 124mm 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 460L in the Kia EV5 and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 86L 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.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV5) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Leapmotor C10). Both match on warranty length.