Leapmotor C10 REEV joins the pack

LEAPMOTOR will add a range-extender version of its C10 SUV to the local line-up from this month, the REEV (or Range Extender Electric Vehicle) variant priced from $45,990 drive-away.

Available in two grades – Style and Design – the Leapmotor C10 REEV combines the benefits of electric vehicles and traditional fuel cars to offer a driving range of up to 1150km (NEDC).

Imported by Stellantis Australia, the Chinese-made Leapmotor C10 REEV combines a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 158kW electric motor and 28.4kWh battery pack, offering an all-electric driving range of up to 170km.

The importer lists combined cycle fuel consumption at just 0.9 litres per 100km and CO2 emission of 21 grams per kilometre, with total system output rated to 160kW and 320Nm.

According to the manufacturer, the Leapmotor C10 REEV operates primarily as an electric vehicle, with the electric motor driving the wheels. When the battery charge gets low, the internal combustion engine (ICE) generates electricity, recharging the battery and extending the driving range.

The model offers both AC and DC charging, the latter allowing a 30-80 per cent recharge in approximately 18 minutes.

For entry-grade Style variants (from $45,990), the Leapmotor C10 REEV offers standard equipment highlights including 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, heated wing mirrors, a fixed glass panoramic roof, dual-zone climate control, cloth upholstery, and powered front seat adjustment.

Infotainment technology includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, 14.6-inch infotainment screen, wireless device charging pad, 12-speaker sound system, Leapmotor connected services, dual-zone voice recognition, and more.

The model offers 546 litres of cargo space in five-seat mode, expanding to 1375 litres all told. Leapmotor says the C10 features as many as 26 storage compartments throughout the cabin.

Stepping up to the Design grade (from $49,900) we find 20-inch alloy wheels, a powered tailgate, rear privacy glass, silicone leather upholstery, ventilated and heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, LED rear light bar, air quality monitor, and multi-coloured LED ambient cabin lighting.

Five paint colour options are available including Pearl White, Terra Grey, Jade Green, Metallic Black, and Midnight Grey.

With up to 17 ADAS functions, and seven airbags, the Leapmotor C10 REEV includes as standard adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, door open warning, driver attention warning, emergency lane keep, forward and rear collision warning, lane centring control, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic brake, and more.

As with the remainder of the C10 range, the REEV variants are backed by a six-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty, eight-year / 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty, eight-year roadside assistance coverage, and eight-year capped-price servicing program.

Service intervals are set at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever occurs first.

2025 Leapmotor C10 pricing:

*National drive-away price.

^Excludes on-road costs.