Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium SUV · 2026 – CurrentFBT exemptV2L
- Usable Battery
- 81.9kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 180kW
- 10–80% Time
- 31min
The Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV charges at up to 180 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 31 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 12.4 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 81.9 kWh LFP battery.
Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 81.9 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 12.4 hrs |
| Efficiency | 161 Wh/km |
The Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV uses a 81.9 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Leapmotor's advice.
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Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Charging Times
Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 180 kW |
How Long Does a Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 37.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 14 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 24.1 hrs (0 to 100%) | 22 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 12.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 43 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 7.9 hrs (0 to 100%) | 68 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 72 min (10 to 80%) | 74 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 112 kW | 31 min (10 to 80%) | 174 km in 15 min |
| 350 kW DC ultra-fast charger | 112 kW | 31 min (10 to 80%) | 174 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV. It charges the battery from empty to full in 12.4 hrs and adds about 43 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV's full AC speed and charges it in 7.9 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 12.4 hrs | 7.9 hrs |
| Range per hour | 43 km | 68 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 37.7 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 12.4 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV?
A full charge costs $5.73 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $28.67 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $57.33. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $28.67 | $5.64 | $845 | $2,215 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $5.73 | $1.13 | $169 | $2,891 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $57.33 | $11.27 | $1,691 | $1,369 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $676 a year on charging the Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV at home.
Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV ranks 10 of 26 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPENG G6 RWD Long Range | $56,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 2 | Zeekr 7x RWD | $57,990 | 450 | 11 min |
| 3 | Smart #5 Pro+ | $58,900 | 400 | 18 min |
| 4 | XPENG G6 RWD Standard Range | $51,800 | 382 | 15 min |
| 5 | XPENG L03 RWD Long Range | $46,900 | 236 | 20 min |
| 10 | Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV | $49,888 | 180 | 31 min |
Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 398 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 31 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 31 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 3 fast charging stops of about 31 minutes each, 1 hr 33 min in total, for a total trip time of about 11 hr 33 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 31 min | 5 hr 31 min |
| 1,000 km | 3 | 1 hr 33 min | 11 hr 33 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 3.3 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV supports V2L and can power appliances up to 3.3 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $49,888. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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12.4 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 31 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 180 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 180 kW on DC, adding about 174 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the left side (rear).
$5.73 at home on an EV plan, $28.67 on a flat tariff, or $57.33 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 3.3 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
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