Leapmotor may only offer the C10 at the time of writing, but the company is definitely gearing up for an even more exciting launch come 2026.
Enter the 2026 Leapmotor B10, the company’s upcoming C-segment SUV. Confused? Don’t be – the C10 is a D-segment SUV and the B10 is a smaller C-segment SUV, due to how China’s vehicle classification system works.
Let’s take a closer look at why the 2026 Leapmotor B10 will threaten established rivals such as the Proton eMas 7 and BYD Atto 3 when it arrives here next year.
The 2026 Leapmotor B10 looks the part
In terms of design, the Leapmotor B10 has an air of simplicity – there are no fancy or outrageous design elements that many EVs have nowadays. The Leapmotor B10’s design is inoffensive yet still looks the part.
If the design of the larger Leapmotor C10 is your cup of tea, good news, as Leapmotor has taken the overall design of the C10 and shrunk it down to fit the B10, including the slim LED daytime running lights (DRLs), hidden door handles, and the single-piece, full-width LED tail light.
Said simplicity also carries into the cabin. The cabin is as simple as it gets, offering a massive 14.6-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as a smaller 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster – par for the course in this segment. Also par for the course is the Snapdragon 8155 system-on-chip (SoC), which ensures fluidity and smoothness when using the infotainment system.
There’s a party trick too – the front seats can be fully reclined, allowing occupants to relax and stretch when the need arises.
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Largest battery in its segment
The 2026 Leapmotor B10 offers a number of battery capacities, with the largest one capping out at 67.1 kWh – the largest in its segment (eMas 7: 49.52 kWh to 60.22 kWh, Atto 3 Ultra: 60.48 kWh).
According to Leapmotor, the B10 uses a 400-volt electrical architecture, which can DC fast charge up to 168 kW, charging the battery from 30% to 80% state of charge (SoC) in about 20 minutes. AC charging goes up to 11 kW.
The minimalist cabin also plays a part in the overall efficiency of the B10, as the lack of additional wiring harnesses and ECUs mean that the EU-spec B10 tips the scales at just 1,845 kg.
The larger battery capacity and lower weight directly translate into a superior range compared to its rivals too, with the 67.1-kWh-equipped B10 variants offering a WLTP range of up to 434 km (eMas 7: 345 km to 410 km WLTP, Atto 3: 420 km WLTP).
Variants fitted with the 67.1-kWh LFP battery pack output 160 kW (218 PS) and 240 Nm, enabling a 0–100 km/h sprint time of 6.8 seconds, with top speed rated at 170 km/h.
Leapmotor also offers the B10 with a smaller 56.2-kWh battery pack, which offers a range of up to 361 km under the WLTP cycle.
Spacious cabin makes for a comfortable space to be in
Thanks to its CTC 2.0 (cell-to-chassis) design, the Leapmotor B10 offers low-profile, floor-mounted battery cells, which provide more cabin space than segment rivals.
The second-row seats offer sufficient space, with occupants as tall as 176 cm still able to get decent headroom and legroom.
Boot space of the Leapmotor B10 is rated at 420 litres, which can be expanded to 1,415 litres with the 60:40 split-folding rear seats folded down.
Its CTC structure also means that the structural integrity is stronger than rivals.
The 2026 Leapmotor B10 also gets a cleverly located Qi wireless charging pad, positioned at the front of the centre console. The bottom of the centre console offers two cup holders and some storage space.
B10 gets Stellantis-honed suspension tuning
Built on the LEAP 3.5 architecture, the Leapmotor B10 was rigorously tested on the Balocco proving grounds in Italy, ensuring that the ride and handling meet the expectations of European drivers.
Being part of the larger Stellantis group of companies also means that Leapmotor can leverage Stellantis’ extensive dealer and aftersales network.
When will the Leapmotor B10 arrive in Malaysia?
Now that the media drive is done and dusted, the next question on everyone’s mind is: when will Stellantis Malaysia launch the model here?
We reckon that a 2026 launch is possible, with the model possibly launching straight as a locally assembled model.
After all, the Gurun plant has been earmarked as the export hub for the ASEAN region, with the Leapmotor C10 being the first model. With the government deciding not to extend the tax-free period for CBU EVs, future models (not just Leapmotor) would need to be locally assembled to be priced competitively.
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