The Leapmotor A10 — the brand’s cheapest SUV and the first model in its new entry-level A-series — has gone from launch to sales hit in record time. Since going on sale on March 26, 2026 from just ¥65,800 ($9,500), it surged to 9th in its segment by its second month with 14,372 units sold. This hands-on walkaround shows exactly why: for the price of a basic city car, the A10 packs a 505 km CLTC range, a roof-mounted LiDAR with assisted driving, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P cockpit chip, a panoramic glass roof and a powered hydraulic tailgate. As the reviewer puts it, “you can’t ignore this brand — if local Chinese buyers are choosing it, that means it’s good value and you can trust it.” It’s a clear statement of where the floor for a well-equipped electric SUV now sits.
Powertrain, Battery & Range
The A10 is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor, offered in 70 kW (94 hp) or 90 kW (121 hp) outputs, both with 150 Nm of torque. It’s a city/family compact, not a hot rod — top speed is 160 km/h and 0–100 km/h takes around 12 seconds. The real story is efficiency and battery choice: an LFP battery in 39.8 kWh or 53 kWh sizes delivers 403 km or 505 km CLTC range respectively. Charging is genuinely quick for the class — 30–80% in about 16 minutes on a fast charger (the reviewer measured 15–20 min), or 5–7 hours on AC. Both a slow and a fast charge port are fitted.
| Architecture | BEV (single motor) |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Motor power | 70 kW (94 hp) or 90 kW (121 hp) |
| Torque | 150 Nm |
| Battery | 39.8 kWh / 53 kWh LFP |
| Range (CLTC) | 403 km / 505 km |
| 0–100 km/h | ~12 s |
| BODY TYPE | Compact SUV, 5-seat |
|---|---|
| DRIVETRAIN | Single front motor, FWD |
| MOTOR POWER | 70 kW (94 hp) / 90 kW (121 hp) |
| TORQUE | 150 Nm |
| BATTERY | 39.8 kWh / 53 kWh LFP |
| RANGE (CLTC) | 403 km / 505 km |
| TOP SPEED | 160 km/h |
| FAST CHARGE | 30–80% in ~16 min |
| PRICE | ¥65,800–86,800 ($9,500–13,020) |
Dimensions & Space
| Length | 4,270 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm |
| Ground clearance | ~170 mm |
| Wheels | 18-inch, 215/50 R18 |
At 4,270 mm long on a 2,605 mm wheelbase, the A10 is a true urban compact SUV, but the walkaround stresses it’s roomy where it counts: the 186 cm-tall reviewer reports “enough leg space and head space” in both rows, helped by the flat-floor EV layout and panoramic roof. It rides on 18-inch wheels with 215/50 R18 Linglong tires and has about 170 mm of ground clearance. Cargo is a strong point: 600 L behind the rear seats expanding to 1,500 L folded, accessed via a powered hydraulic tailgate.
| LENGTH | 4,270 mm (168.1 in) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| HEIGHT | 1,635 mm (64.4 in) |
| WHEELBASE | 2,605 mm (102.6 in) |
| CARGO | 600 L / 1,500 L folded |
| SEATING | 5 |
How It Compares
Verdict
- Outstanding value — from $9,500 for a well-equipped compact EV SUV
- Up to 505 km CLTC range; quick 30–80% in ~16 min
- Roof LiDAR + 360 camera + Snapdragon 8295P at entry prices
- 600 L cargo (1,500 L folded) with powered hydraulic tailgate
- Panoramic glass roof; roomy cabin for the footprint
- Proven demand — 14,372 sales in month two
- Single-motor FWD only — 0–100 in ~12 s is leisurely
- No front camera in the 360 system
- No English interface out of the box (China-market car)
- CLTC range is optimistic vs real-world / WLTP
- Brutally crowded segment — BYD and Geely are entrenched
- LiDAR + longer range reserved for the pricier trims
The Leapmotor A10 is one of the clearest signs yet of how far China’s affordable-EV bar has moved. For roughly $9,500 — rising to about $13,000 fully loaded — it delivers up to 505 km of range, a roof LiDAR with assisted driving, a Snapdragon 8295P cockpit, a panoramic roof and a 600 L powered tailgate, all in a compact SUV body that the walkaround confirms is roomy and well-finished. The 14,372 units it sold in only its second month prove the value math is landing with buyers. It isn’t the quickest or the most polished thing on the market, and the crowded budget segment means it has to scrap for every sale against BYD and Geely. But on equipment and range per dollar, the A10 is among the most compelling sub-$10k EVs on sale — and if it reaches export markets anywhere near this price, legacy brands should be worried.
