Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3

The Leapmotor B10 starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 3 opens at $39,990. That makes the Leapmotor B10 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $42,889 and $43,989 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 Leapmotor B10 and BYD Atto 3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Leapmotor B10 and 82% for the BYD Atto 3.

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 6 in the BYD Atto 3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Leapmotor B10 and 7 in the BYD Atto 3.

The Leapmotor B10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Atto 3 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor B10 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and panoramic roof that you will not find on the BYD Atto 3. The BYD Atto 3 counters with Apple CarPlay and Dirac audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Leapmotor B10 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10) vs 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3), giving WLTP ranges of 361km and 345km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (Leapmotor B10) vs 80kW (BYD Atto 3).

The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 60mm longer than the BYD Atto 3 at 4,455mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 382L in the Leapmotor B10 and 440L in the BYD Atto 3, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 58L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Atto 3 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: 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor B10) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3). Both match on warranty length.