Leapmotor B10: the compact electric SUV that plays in the big leagues

From Hangzhou to Europe: the Leapmotor saga

Ten years ago, no one would have bet a yuan on Leapmotor. Just another startup in the vast ecosystem of Chinese electric vehicles, with no international reputation, no global network, without the pedigree of historic giants. Yet in 2025, the B10 has slipped into European dealerships with a powerful argument: high-level equipment quality at a price that makes families think twice — and competitors sweat. An overview of a model that's ready to convince.

Founded in 2015 in Hangzhou, in Zhejiang province, Leapmotor is the brainchild of Zhu Jiangming, an electrical engineer with over thirty years of technical experience. The brand immediately committed to vertical integration: it develops and manufactures its own main components, from powertrains to onboard intelligent systems, representing approximately 70% of the total vehicle cost. A philosophy of "tech company" as much as an automotive manufacturer, which allows it to compress costs without sacrificing innovation.

The real turning point came in October 2023. Stellantis invested nearly 1.5 billion euros to acquire approximately 21% of Leapmotor's capital, then ranked in the top 3 Chinese electric startups. The two partners founded the Leapmotor International B.V. joint venture in May 2024, managed by Stellantis at 51/49 and based in Amsterdam, with a mission to bring the brand's models to all corners of the world outside China. The first deliveries in Europe began in September 2024 with the T03 city car and the large C10 SUV.

The B10, the flagship of the B range

A size designed for European families

It was at the Paris Motor Show in October 2024 that the B10 was presented for the first time, before being revealed in detail at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025. The SUV measures 4.52 meters long, 1.89 meters wide and 1.66 meters tall, on a wheelbase of 2.74 meters. Dimensions close to the Peugeot e-3008, which give it a trunk of 430 liters, expandable up to 1,700 liters with rear seats folded down. Inside, a central 14.6-inch touchscreen console in 2.5K definition controls most of the onboard functions, supported by an 8.8-inch digital dashboard.

On the safety side, the B10 features 17 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), serious equipment for a vehicle in this price segment. Over-the-air updates (OTA) allow you to enhance functionality over time, with CarPlay and Android Auto available via update.

Two batteries, one single ambition

The B10 is built on rear-wheel drive powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 160 kW — or 218 horsepower — for a torque of 240 Nm. It comes in two versions: a 56.2 kWh battery for 361 kilometers of range in mixed WLTP cycle, and a 67.1 kWh battery extending the radius of action to 434 kilometers.

Charging is available in alternating current up to 11 kW, allowing you to go from 30 to 80% in around 2 hours 30 minutes, or in direct current up to 168 kW depending on the battery version, reducing charging to just 20 minutes. McPherson suspensions at the front and multi-link at the rear complete a chassis oriented toward daily comfort, consistent with the model's family vocation.

Numbers that speak and stories that sting

In 2019, Leapmotor had sold only 1,037 vehicles in total. The curve since then has been dizzying: the brand posted net profit in the first half of 2025 and aims for 500,000 units delivered over the entire year. In France, the B10 is priced from 29,900 euros for the base model — a price below many of its direct European rivals, led by Renault Scénic E-Tech and Peugeot e-3008.

The other news making waves: now distributed through the Stellantis network, the B10 benefits from chassis tuning and specific fine-tuning carried out at the Balocco track in Italy, owned by the group. The Chinese SUV has therefore passed its tests with a European flavor before joining showrooms.

Manufactured in Europe from 2026

The industrial chapter is just as exciting. Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, confirmed that the next Leapmotor electric models will be produced at the Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The B10 will be the first of four models produced in Zaragoza from August 2026, in a plant also chosen to host an LFP battery gigafactory in partnership with CATL, for an amount of 4.1 billion euros.

Stellantis plans to invest nearly 200 million euros for annual production of 208,000 Leapmotor electric cars in Zaragoza. This European production will have a concrete impact for French buyers: the "made in Spain" B10 should eventually be eligible for purchase incentives, a weighty argument still missing from the model imported from China.

And that's not all: in spring 2026, a REEV version (with thermal range extender) of the B10 is expected, before the arrival of the B05 compact revealed at the Munich Motor Show 2025, and two additional segment B models by the end of 2026.

Want to go further?

The Leapmotor B10 clearly doesn't lack arguments: generous onboard technology, aggressive pricing, and soon European production that will open the door to purchase incentives. To learn all about this electric compact SUV before making your decision, find the official Leapmotor B10 brochures and catalogs on Brochure Auto. The Leapmotor B10 user manual is also available — everything you need to prepare your dealership visit with all the facts in hand.