Leapmotor C10 vs GAC Aion V

The Leapmotor C10 starts from $45,888 before on-road costs, while the GAC Aion V opens at $42,590. That makes the GAC Aion V the more affordable entry point by $3,298.

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 $50,477 and $46,849 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 C10 and GAC Aion V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Leapmotor C10 and 88% for the GAC Aion V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion V packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 8 in the Leapmotor C10.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Leapmotor C10 and 7 in the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V adds a 360-degree camera that the Leapmotor C10 misses.

The Leapmotor C10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor C10 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and V2L that you will not find on the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Leapmotor C10 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the GAC Aion V offers pvc.

The Leapmotor C10 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor C10 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 69.9kWh (Leapmotor C10) vs 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V), giving WLTP ranges of 420km and 510km. DC fast charging peaks at 84kW (Leapmotor C10) vs 180kW (GAC Aion V).

The Leapmotor C10 measures 4,739mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 134mm longer than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 119L advantage.

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

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Leapmotor C10) vs 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion V). The GAC Aion V has longer coverage.