The C10 SUV, a battery electric vehicle is designed for modern families and professionals, offering driving optimisation by Maserati, for its comfort, safety and intelligence. It comes with a contemporary award-winning design combined with exceptional value made possible due to Leapmotor’s self-developed and self-manufactured parts’ approach that accounts for more than 60% of the total vehicle.
The brand has been ranked as one of the top 3 EV startup brands in the Chinese new energy vehicle market, Leapmotor has achieved remarkable growth with cumulative deliveries of 460,000 units by September 2024. This accomplishment has moved Leapmotor up the rung as a leading brand, and it has stated its desire in taking on the global stage as Leapmotor International through Stellantis’ comprehensive sales and service network.
Daniel Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer, Stellantis ASEAN said, "Our partnership with Leapmotor is quite unique as it offers customers access to advanced, high-value BEV technology, bolstered by the organisational and retail support of Stellantis. This will ensure a customer-focused ownership experience that sets the Leapmotor brand apart from other Chinese competitors. By introducing the all-new electric Leapmotor C10 SUV locally, we are actively contributing to a cleaner and greener future, and are aligned with the nation’s goal towards empowering sustainable mobility.”
Jamie Francis Morais, Managing Director of Stellantis Malaysia said, "The launch of the all-new electric Leapmotor C10 marks a truly exciting milestone for Stellantis Malaysia, and enables us to be a disrupting force within the local EV segment by offering an outstanding BEV SUV. Packed with many world’s first features and technologies in its segment, the C10 is the hallmark product that will showcase its finest innovations first-time to all Malaysians. It's also an accessible and innovative EV option in the competitive market that we are confident will meet and align with the needs of discerning Malaysian consumers.”
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10 has an early bird introductory price of RM149,000 on the road without insurance from now until 30th November 2024. Then it becomes its usual RM159,000 On the Road before insurance (in Peninsular Malaysia). It is available in Glazed Green, Pearly White, Canopy Grey, or Tundra Grey, with two interior colours — Criollo Brown (available only for Glazed Green) and Midnight Aurora.
Timeless Design Silhouette
Earning the prestigious 2023 International CMF Design Award and the 2024 French Design Award, the all-new electric Leapmotor C10 goes beyond the playbook of conventional BEV designs. Its rounded rectangular and horizontal aesthetics give it a minimalist yet composed outlook.
In the front, the C10 features a unique pair of LED-powered angel-winged headlamps with built-in sequencing daytime-running lights (DRLs); a stylish front bumper intake with built-in Active Grille Shutter (AGS) function for cooling and improved aerodynamics; and horizontal side intake aprons finished with a sculpted bumper inlay trim.
Transitioning from its bonnet designed for pedestrian protection, the C10’s distinctive side features an elegant profile, accentuated by its 3-parallel beltline and stylish 20-inch "Trident" wheels. An airfoil-styled spoiler built-in with hidden rear windscreen wiper, along with an animated LED light bar, adds to its contemporary aesthetics.
A Visionary Platform
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10 is built on the advanced Leap 3.0 platform, offering a spacious interior, safety and optimised electrification performance. Its D-segment SUV profile measures in at 4,739 millimetres long, 1,900 millimetres wide, 1,680 millimetres tall, and a wheelbase length of 2,825 millimetres. Ground clearance is rated at 180 millimetres.
Leapmotor is the first to introduce the Cell-To-Chassis (CTC) 2.0 technology, which emphasises on smart assembly during manufacturing by integrating the C10’s battery pack into the structure. Compared to non cell-to-body platforms, the C10 is bestowed with segment leading triumphs such as 17.5% improvement in battery space layout, enable flexible charging inputs, including 800V/400V and 4C/2C supercharging technology, 42,500Nm/deg torsional rigidity for enhanced refinement and safety, and improved thermal management preventing heat spread for up to 720 minutes.
An Electrifying Foundation
Boasting an in-house assembled 69.9kWh Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery with Ai Battery Management Systems (BMS) to reduce battery capacity loss, preserve battery lifespan and ensure stability and safety during long-term use, the C10’s battery utilises "Pressure free" technology, requiring lesser assembly components for better weight reduction.
The Permanent Magnetic Synchronic electric motor delivers 214 hp (160kW) and 320 Nm, enabling a sprint time of 7.5 seconds from zero to 100km/h. The charging system, battery and range of the C10 are as follows:
The battery is liquid-cooled and the electric motor gets an oil-cooling system, offering a 10-fold improvement in powertrain protection, safety, and to deliver consistent performance plus extend battery life under demanding conditions.
Digitalised Domains Of Connectivity
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10's CTC architecture is seamlessly integrated with Leapmotor's trademark 'Four-Leaf Clover' Central Electronic and Electrical Architecture (E/E). This innovative E/E system, a first of its kind, is designed to centralise all control of the cockpit, driving, power, and body domains via a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8155 chip.
This setup is primed to achieve cabin, driving, and parking integration altogether, eradicating all forms of low latency and delivers instantaneous communication between critical components within the C10’s intelligent ecosystem. The minimalist design of the interior eliminates physical buttons, offering a more intuitive experience via the Voice Command feature.
The 14.6-inch central infotainment screen, powered by Leap OS 4.0 integrated with Over-the-Air (OTA) feature, provides centralised access to the vehicle, while the 10.2-inch instrument screen displays vital driving information. Parking and navigating tight spaces is made easy with the available 360° panoramic camera and transparent chassis bird-eye view.
Combining Class With Futurism
Within the elegant interior of the all-new electric Leapmotor C10, occupants can enjoy a cabin with high-quality fittings and supportive seats finished in OEKO-Tex Standard 100® baby-friendly silicone textile. Air conditioning flow is channelled through piano-style electric air vents with customisable air sweep functions, and a built-in PM2.5 filtration system.
Primary drive controls are intuitively located on the electric column-mounted gear shifter, with vehicle access and power done via a NFC card or the Leapmotor Mobile App. The C10 offers four customisable driving modes: ECO, Comfort, Sport, and Custom, allowing drivers to tailor their preferred at-the-wheel experience.
Providing a range of seat adjustments with memory settings, the driver’s seat boasts a 6-way power adjustment, and a 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat. Both seats feature 3D-ergonomic design with cooling ventilation for a comfortable drive, and a Driver Seat Departure reminder to alert when a mobile phone is left behind.
Being a SUV designed around family-centricity and flexibility, the C10 comes with a class-leading cabin space of 1.8-metre long and 1.2-metre wide with the seats folded flat into a double bed. Complete versatility is achievable via folding all or individual seats with the availability of Camp Mode and Nap Mode to match the activity or occasion.
Additionally, the front centre console incorporates a 15-watt wireless charging pad, a storage compartment, a 12-volt socket, and 60-watt USB-C and 12-watt USB-A power outlets. Rear passengers can charge their smart devices using two USB-C or USB-A ports. The spacious rear cabin offers 951 millimetres legroom and 1,050 millimetres headroom, complemented by a list of unique features:
The C10 also boasts a 435-litre boot and 1,410-litre load capacity with the rear 60/40 split seats folded flat. For added convenience, the rear hatch features a power-operated tailgate with customisable opening height options.
Next-Generation Safety For Everyone
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10's offers comprehensive suite of features such as 7 airbags and ADAS Level 2 Leap Pilot system with the following advanced functions:
Price & Colours
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10 comes with a limited time introductory price of RM149,000 on the road without insurance. It is available in Glazed Green, Pearly White, Canopy Grey, or Tundra Grey, with two interior colours — Criollo Brown (available only for Glazed Green) and Midnight Aurora. This introductory price is valid for bookings until 30th November 2024. After this introductory period, the Leapmotor C10 will retail at RM159,000.
Maintenance, Battery & Vehicle Warranty
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10 comes with a 6-year* or 150,000km warranty*, and a 8-year or 160,000km Battery warranty, whichever comes first. Service intervals are fixed at 1-year or 20,000km, whichever comes first.
Sales & Service Network
Stellantis Malaysia will spearhead the sales, distribution, and after-sales services for the all-new electric Leapmotor C10 locally starting with 18 point-of-sales locations this year with plans to add on 9 more in 2025. There will also be 16 authorised service centres by 2025, with six of these locations already scheduled to be operational by Q4, 2024.
So what do I think about the 2025 All-electric Leapmotor SUV?
Well, considering that there are so many recent Battery EV launches recently and even Hybrid EVs also, competition is stiff from the start. The C10 has potential in terms of its package but I do believe that Leapmotor could made the pricing a little more competitive even though it seems to be one of the larger SUVs sold in this price segment.
The only one that comes to mind is the mild hybrid Proton X90 in terms of size and maybe the upcoming Omoda C9 which is a full petrol powered performance monster.Oh, we also have that GWM H6 HEV which is priced well too. Let's not forget BYD. So the market segment is really a big battleground of various brands new and old, fossil fuel powered, battery electric or both.
The C10 looks and feels like a D minus segment car. It is huge for what it being offered. It feels as long as a D segment car inside (especially the rear seats- very good rear legroom) but feels like it could be slightly wider. However, space is darn good inside for what it is and in certain interior trim, looks very, very premium.
The exterior styling seems like it follows many China SUVs in that it looks like it takes after a Porsche Cayenne but is stlightly Macan in size (but longer). To me it looks like a Cayenne from the A pillar rearwards, with a Smart #1 front end and a different front bumper. It looks typically rounded in terms of styling and I cannot help but compare it to a Cayenne, Macan, Geely Galaxy E5 (Proton e-Mas 7) and more. The Chinese SUVs tend to be all rounded and take after that look. Even the performance, range and other bits seem to be in and around the same industry standards until you have to choose other factors like warranty, price and whether the sales person is pretty or handsome enough for you to give him or her the booking fee.
But I digress.
Aside from the high equipment levels and the premium material used throughout the cabin, the issue is that the interior feels familiar. Maybe I've seen a derivative of this dashboard with its infotainment screen and driver's instrument cluster. It looks like it has the same cascading downwards style of dashboard with two LED screens - almost the same sizes for the drivers instrument cluster and either a longish 12 inch screen or a Ipad Pro sized tablet for the Infotainment screen and a floating center console. It seems like the same type of interior with some changes here and there.
So, you are looking a chic, very spacious, good and comtemporary looking SUV.in a market segment that is super competitive.
Down below is the product summary of the 2025 Leapmotor C10.
Timeless Design Silhouette
Earning the prestigious 2023 International CMF Design Award and the 2024 French Design Award, the all-new electric Leapmotor C10 goes beyond the playbook of conventional BEV designs. Its rounded rectangular and horizontal aesthetics give it a minimalist yet composed outlook.
In the front, the C10 features a unique pair of LED-powered angel-winged headlamps with built-in sequencing daytime-running lights (DRLs); a stylish front bumper intake with built-in Active Grille Shutter (AGS) function for cooling and improved aerodynamics; and horizontal side intake aprons finished with a sculpted bumper inlay trim.
Transitioning from its bonnet designed for pedestrian protection, the C10’s distinctive side features an elegant profile, accentuated by its 3-parallel beltline and stylish 20-inch "Trident" wheels. An airfoil-styled spoiler built-in with hidden rear windscreen wiper, along with an animated LED light bar, adds to its contemporary aesthetics.
A Visionary Platform
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10 is built on the advanced Leap 3.0 platform, offering a spacious interior, safety and optimised electrification performance. Its D-segment SUV profile measures in at 4,739 millimetres long, 1,900 millimetres wide, 1,680 millimetres tall, and a wheelbase length of 2,825 millimetres. Ground clearance is rated at 180 millimetres.
Leapmotor is the first to introduce the Cell-To-Chassis (CTC) 2.0 technology, which emphasises on smart assembly during manufacturing by integrating the C10’s battery pack into the structure. Compared to non cell-to-body platforms, the C10 is bestowed with segment leading triumphs such as 17.5% improvement in battery space layout, enable flexible charging inputs, including 800V/400V and 4C/2C supercharging technology, 42,500Nm/deg torsional rigidity for enhanced refinement and safety, and improved thermal management preventing heat spread for up to 720 minutes.
An Electrifying Foundation
Boasting an in-house assembled 69.9kWh Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery with Ai Battery Management Systems (BMS) to reduce battery capacity loss, preserve battery lifespan and ensure stability and safety during long-term use, the C10’s battery utilises "Pressure free" technology, requiring lesser assembly components for better weight reduction.
The Permanent Magnetic Synchronic electric motor delivers 214 hp (160kW) and 320 Nm, enabling a sprint time of 7.5 seconds from zero to 100km/h. The charging system, battery and range of the C10 are as follows:
- Driving Range: 424 KM (WLTP) / 477 KM (NEDC)
- On-Board Charger (Maximum): 6.6 kW
- Max AC Charging capacity: 6.6 kW
- Max DC Charging capacity: 84 kW
- DC Charging Time (30%-80%): 30 Minutes
- V2L Discharge Output: 3.3 kW
The battery is liquid-cooled and the electric motor gets an oil-cooling system, offering a 10-fold improvement in powertrain protection, safety, and to deliver consistent performance plus extend battery life under demanding conditions.
Digitalised Domains Of Connectivity
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10's CTC architecture is seamlessly integrated with Leapmotor's trademark 'Four-Leaf Clover' Central Electronic and Electrical Architecture (E/E). This innovative E/E system, a first of its kind, is designed to centralise all control of the cockpit, driving, power, and body domains via a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8155 chip.
This setup is primed to achieve cabin, driving, and parking integration altogether, eradicating all forms of low latency and delivers instantaneous communication between critical components within the C10’s intelligent ecosystem. The minimalist design of the interior eliminates physical buttons, offering a more intuitive experience via the Voice Command feature.
The 14.6-inch central infotainment screen, powered by Leap OS 4.0 integrated with Over-the-Air (OTA) feature, provides centralised access to the vehicle, while the 10.2-inch instrument screen displays vital driving information. Parking and navigating tight spaces is made easy with the available 360° panoramic camera and transparent chassis bird-eye view.
Combining Class With Futurism
Within the elegant interior of the all-new electric Leapmotor C10, occupants can enjoy a cabin with high-quality fittings and supportive seats finished in OEKO-Tex Standard 100® baby-friendly silicone textile. Air conditioning flow is channelled through piano-style electric air vents with customisable air sweep functions, and a built-in PM2.5 filtration system.
Primary drive controls are intuitively located on the electric column-mounted gear shifter, with vehicle access and power done via a NFC card or the Leapmotor Mobile App. The C10 offers four customisable driving modes: ECO, Comfort, Sport, and Custom, allowing drivers to tailor their preferred at-the-wheel experience.
Providing a range of seat adjustments with memory settings, the driver’s seat boasts a 6-way power adjustment, and a 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat. Both seats feature 3D-ergonomic design with cooling ventilation for a comfortable drive, and a Driver Seat Departure reminder to alert when a mobile phone is left behind.
Being a SUV designed around family-centricity and flexibility, the C10 comes with a class-leading cabin space of 1.8-metre long and 1.2-metre wide with the seats folded flat into a double bed. Complete versatility is achievable via folding all or individual seats with the availability of Camp Mode and Nap Mode to match the activity or occasion.
Additionally, the front centre console incorporates a 15-watt wireless charging pad, a storage compartment, a 12-volt socket, and 60-watt USB-C and 12-watt USB-A power outlets. Rear passengers can charge their smart devices using two USB-C or USB-A ports. The spacious rear cabin offers 951 millimetres legroom and 1,050 millimetres headroom, complemented by a list of unique features:
- 1-step rear seat recline
- 2.1 m2 panoramic glass roof with a retractable electric sunshade
- Rhythmic Ambient Lighting with Customisable Colours
- 12-Speakers with Surround Sound and AI sound effect
- Four Concert Hall audio modes (Enjoyment, Surround, Theater, Dynamic)
- 840-watt output Amplifier
The C10 also boasts a 435-litre boot and 1,410-litre load capacity with the rear 60/40 split seats folded flat. For added convenience, the rear hatch features a power-operated tailgate with customisable opening height options.
Next-Generation Safety For Everyone
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10's offers comprehensive suite of features such as 7 airbags and ADAS Level 2 Leap Pilot system with the following advanced functions:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Centering Control (LCC)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Front Collision Warning (FCW)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
- Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert And Braking (RCTA + RCTB)
- Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA)
- Driver Drowsiness Alert Warning (DDAW)
- Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW)
Price & Colours
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10 comes with a limited time introductory price of RM149,000 on the road without insurance. It is available in Glazed Green, Pearly White, Canopy Grey, or Tundra Grey, with two interior colours — Criollo Brown (available only for Glazed Green) and Midnight Aurora. This introductory price is valid for bookings until 30th November 2024. After this introductory period, the Leapmotor C10 will retail at RM159,000.
Maintenance, Battery & Vehicle Warranty
The all-new electric Leapmotor C10 comes with a 6-year* or 150,000km warranty*, and a 8-year or 160,000km Battery warranty, whichever comes first. Service intervals are fixed at 1-year or 20,000km, whichever comes first.
Sales & Service Network
Stellantis Malaysia will spearhead the sales, distribution, and after-sales services for the all-new electric Leapmotor C10 locally starting with 18 point-of-sales locations this year with plans to add on 9 more in 2025. There will also be 16 authorised service centres by 2025, with six of these locations already scheduled to be operational by Q4, 2024.
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