The Leapmotor A10 — the brand's cheapest SUV — sold 14,372 units in month two. From $9,500 it packs up to 505 km range, roof LiDAR, Snapdragon 8295P and a 600 L powered tailgate.
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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.
RANGE (CLTC)
403 / 505 km
FAST CHARGE
30–80% 16 min
PRICE FROM
$9,500
MONTH-2 SALES
14,372
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
Leapmotor A10 · Front-Wheel-Drive BEV · Single Motor + LFP Battery (39.8 / 53 kWh)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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From $9,500¥65,800 entry, up to ¥86,800 ($13,020) for the LiDAR top trim. Leapmotor’s cheapest SUV.
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Roof LiDAR + ADASTop trim adds a roof LiDAR and 360 camera for assisted highway/parking driving — rare tech at this price (no front camera, though).
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Up to 505 km CLTC53 kWh LFP battery for 505 km; 39.8 kWh entry does 403 km. Strong range-per-dollar for the segment.
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30–80% in 16 minQuick DC fast charging; dual slow + fast charge ports fitted.
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Snapdragon 8295P Cockpit14.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen on a flagship-grade Qualcomm chip — smooth, fast smart-cockpit experience.
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Panoramic Glass RoofFull-length panoramic glass with a powered sunshade — the reviewer rates the design above the BYD rivals.
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600 L Powered Tailgate600 L of cargo, 1,500 L with the rear seats folded, opened by a powered hydraulic tailgate — unusual at this price.
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Instant Sales Hit14,372 units in its second month on sale, climbing to 9th in the compact-EV segment.
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
Leapmotor A10 · Compact SUV · 4,270 mm Length / 2,605 mm Wheelbase
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
Available Versions
VERSION
POWER
BATTERY
EV RANGE
PRICE
KEY DIFFERENCES
403 Edition
94 hp (single)
39.8 kWh
403 km
65,800 yuan (~$9,500)
Base model with 403 km CLTC range.
403 Edition with ADS
94 hp (single)
39.8 kWh
403 km
69,800 yuan (~$10,100)
Adds Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADS) features.
505 Edition
121 hp (single)
53 kWh
505 km
76,800 yuan (~$11,100)
Increased battery capacity for 505 km CLTC range.
505 Edition with LiDAR
121 hp (single)
53 kWh
505 km
86,800 yuan (~$12,600)
Top-tier version equipped with LiDAR and advanced autonomous driving software, 27 perception hardware components, Qualcomm SA8650 chip.
How It Compares
BYD Yuan Up (Atto 2)
Price (China)from ~$10,300
BodyCompact SUV
Range301–401 km CLTC
BatteryLFP Blade
The direct segment benchmark. A10 undercuts the entry price and beats it on top-trim range.
Geely Geome Xingyuan
Price (China)from ~$9,500
BodyCompact hatchback
Range310–410 km CLTC
Sales460k+ in a year
The runaway budget-EV sales king. A10 matches its price but adds an SUV body, longer range and LiDAR.
BYD Seagull / Dolphin Surf
Price (China)from ~$10,300
BodyCity hatchback
Range220–405 km
BatteryLFP Blade
Global budget-EV favorite. Smaller and lower-range; A10 offers more car for similar money.
Leapmotor B10
Price (China)~$14,000+
BodyCompact SUV (larger)
Range500+ km
PositionB-series
Leapmotor’s own step-up. The A10 sits below it as the brand’s new entry SUV.
Verdict
PROS
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
CONS
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
FRESHMOTORS VERDICT
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.
