Leapmotor B10 vs Chery E5

The Leapmotor B10 starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Chery E5 opens at $37,990. That makes the Chery E5 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 $41,789 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 Chery E5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 5 in the Chery E5.

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 Chery E5.

The Leapmotor B10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Chery E5 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor B10 stands out with panoramic roof that you will not find on the Chery E5. The Chery E5 counters with heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony 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 Chery E5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 155kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery E5 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10) vs 58.9kWh (Chery E5), giving WLTP ranges of 361km and 430km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (Leapmotor B10) vs 60kW (Chery E5).

The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 91mm longer than the Chery E5 at 4,424mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 382L in the Leapmotor B10 and 400L in the Chery E5, giving the Chery E5 a 18L advantage.

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 7 years / 999,999km (Chery E5). The Chery E5 has longer coverage.