Leapmotor C10 vs Kia EV5

The Leapmotor C10 starts from $45,888 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV5 opens at $49,770. That makes the Leapmotor C10 the more affordable entry point by $3,882.

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 $54,747 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 Kia EV5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Leapmotor C10 and 88% for the Kia EV5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor C10 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Kia EV5.

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 Kia EV5.

The Leapmotor C10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV5 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor C10 stands out with panoramic roof and V2L that you will not find on the Kia EV5. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Kia EV5 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV5 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 69.9kWh (Leapmotor C10) vs 64.2kWh (Kia EV5), giving WLTP ranges of 420km and 511km. DC fast charging peaks at 84kW (Leapmotor C10) vs 150kW (Kia EV5).

The Leapmotor C10 measures 4,739mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 124mm longer than the Kia EV5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 460L in the Kia EV5, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 86L advantage.

For towing, the Kia EV5 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: 7 years / 160,000km (Leapmotor C10) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV5). Both match on warranty length.