Leapmotor B10 vs Toyota bZ4X

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Leapmotor B10 and Toyota bZ4X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Leapmotor B10 and 88% for the Toyota bZ4X.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Leapmotor B10, against 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Leapmotor B10 and 8 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Leapmotor B10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor B10 stands out with panoramic roof — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Leapmotor B10 gets fabric upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

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 7.5 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota bZ4X 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 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 361km and 591km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (Leapmotor B10) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).

Space & Comfort

The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 175mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the Leapmotor B10 and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 38L 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 0.4 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.2 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 Leapmotor B10 costs about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $164 a year less for the Toyota bZ4X.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X).

Where each one leads

The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $55,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 452L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Toyota bZ4X: more power (167kW against 160kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($662 a year against $826).

The Verdict

Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 77

The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Leapmotor B10's 77 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 23 points), value (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 9 points), reliability (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Toyota bZ4X costs about $164 less (13.8 kWh/100km against 17.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the Leapmotor B10, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X. Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor B10, 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.

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