Key Takeaways
- The MY26 C10 Design Long Range gets more range, power and charging speed for no extra money
- New 800-volt architecture and a bigger 81.9kWh battery (up from 69.9kWh)
- WLTP range up from 420km to 510km, power up to 220kW, 0-100km/h down to 6.2s
- Max DC charging jumps from 84kW to 180kW, 30 to 80 percent in around 22 minutes
- Still $49,888 before on-road costs, with the dual-motor AWD Sports+ Special Edition above it at $53,888
- Available to order now
Image credit: Leapmotor Australia
Leapmotor Australia has handed the 2026 C10 a serious technical upgrade, and buyers pay nothing extra for it. The new C10 Design Long Range BEV lands with a bigger battery, more power and much faster charging, yet keeps its $49,888 price before on-road costs. It is available to order now.
What is new
The biggest change sits under the skin. Leapmotor has moved the C10 BEV from a 400-volt to an 800-volt electrical architecture, the same setup used in the dual-motor AWD Sports+ Special Edition. That switch unlocks quicker charging and sharper performance. The battery grows from 69.9kWh to 81.9kWh, lifting claimed WLTP range from 420km to 510km. Smaller updates round it out: two NFC keycards are now standard, the tyre repair kit gains a sealant canister, and Yokohama Advan Sport EV tyres replace the previous rubber.
| Specification | Previous C10 Design | 2026 C10 Design LR |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 400V | 800V |
| Battery | 69.9kWh | 81.9kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 420km | 510km |
| Power | 160kW | 220kW |
| Torque | 320Nm | 360Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 7.5s | 6.2s |
| Max DC charging | 84kW | 180kW |
Pricing
| Model | Price (before on-roads) |
|---|---|
| C10 Hybrid (REEV) Style | $43,888 |
| C10 Hybrid (REEV) Design | $45,888 |
| C10 BEV Design Long Range | $49,888 |
| C10 BEV AWD Sports+ Special Edition | $53,888 |
Current price on CarSorted: Leapmotor C10 Design Long Range BEV $49,888 RRP, as at 21 Jun 2026; Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition $53,888 RRP, as at 21 Jun 2026; Leapmotor C10 Hybrid Style (REEV) $43,888 RRP, as at 31 May 2026; BYD Sealion 7 Premium $54,990 RRP, as at 14 Oct 2026.
At under $50,000 the C10 Design Long Range muscles into a crowded fight against Chinese mid-size electric SUVs. The BYD Sealion 7, Geely EX5 and Zeekr 7X are all squarely in its sights. More range, more power and faster charging for the same money is a rare combination, and it makes the updated C10 a far tougher rival than the car it replaces.