Leapmotor B10 vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The Leapmotor B10 starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona Electric opens at $40,500. That makes the Leapmotor B10 the more affordable entry point by $1,510.

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 $44,550 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 Hyundai Kona Electric hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Leapmotor B10 and 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

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 Hyundai Kona Electric.

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 Hyundai Kona Electric.

The Leapmotor B10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona Electric 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 Hyundai Kona Electric. The Hyundai Kona Electric counters with wireless charging and heated front seats. 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 Hyundai Kona Electric responds with a Electric making 99kW and 255Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor B10 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10) vs 48.4kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 361km and 395km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (Leapmotor B10) vs 75kW (Hyundai Kona Electric).

The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 165mm longer than the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 382L in the Leapmotor B10 and 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 21L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor B10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). The Leapmotor B10 has longer coverage.