- The Leapmotor B10 has been confirmed to launch in New Zealand October 2025.
- It will be available locally in two fully-electric variants - Life and Design.
- Pricing has yet to be announced.
Auto Distributors New Zealand, the local distributor of Leapmotor, has revealed more details about the brand's upcoming second model, the B10 small SUV.
The fully-electric B10 BEV will join the larger C10 that is already on sale here in BEV and plug-in hybrid forms, and will be available in two different specification levels - Life and Design.
At 4151mm long, 1605mm wide and 1655mm tall (with a wheelbase of 2735mm) the B10 is roughly the same size as a Toyota Corolla Cross, and both models of B10 feature a 25 litre frunk up front, with a 430 litre boot that expands up to 1700 litres with the rear seats folded.
The Life will open the range and offer a 56.2kWh battery with a WLTP-tested range of 361km, while the Design will get a larger 67.1kWh battery and a range of 434km. Both will use a 160kW electric motor mounted on the rear axle. Both support fast-charging capability, allowing the B10’s battery to go from 30 percent to 80 percent in 20 minutes.
A large 14.6-inch ‘floating’ central infotainment screen is standard in both models, which is complemented by a 8.8-inch driver cluster display along with driver-side wireless smartphone charging, while a Near-Field Communication (NFC) card for smart entry into and starting of the vehicle is also standard in place of a traditional key fob.
Vehicle to Load (V2L) functionality, a panoramic glass roof, 360-degree surround view camera, and fully reclinable front seats that Leapmotor says create a "lie-flat bed experience" are also standard across both models, as are LED headlights and taillights, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Design model adds to this impressive haul of standard equipment with eco-leather electrically adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, an electric tailgate, ambient interior lighting, rain sensing wipers, rear privacy glass, a heated steering wheel and an upgraded 12-speaker audio system.
Leapmotor says the B10 is designed with a rigid body structure and advanced crash protection, and comes standard with a comprehensive suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), while Leapmotor offers a four-year/ 100,000km warranty, an eight-year/ 160,000km battery warranty as well as four-years roadside assistance.
While no pricing has been announced for the B10 yet, we'll know that soon enough, as it is set to go on sale here in October.
