Key Points
- 440kW / 760Nm dual-motor AWD with 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds
- 81.9kWh LFP HV battery with up to 437km WLTP range and 180kW DC fast charging
- Priced from $53,888 MSRP, arriving April 2026
Leapmotor Australia has launched the C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition. It arrives in April and sits above the existing C10 lineup. Priced from $53,888 MSRP, it brings a big jump in performance without a big jump in price.
The ‘standard’ C10, which is rear-wheel drive, provides some of the best driving dynamics in the medium SUV segment, the AWD Sports+ edition should elevate this to the next level.
Performance
The standard C10 makes 160kW and 320Nm. The AWD Sports+ Special Edition more than doubles that. It puts out 440kW and 760Nm through a dual-motor AWD system. The result is a 0-100km/h time of 4.0 seconds. This makes it one of the best value performance electric vehicles available in Australia.
The AWD system uses millisecond-level adaptive response to manage grip on gravel, rain, snow and light off-road surfaces. It also switches automatically between single-motor and dual-motor drive depending on conditions, to optimise efficiency.
Battery, Range and Charging
The AWD Sports+ Special Edition uses a larger 81.9kWh LFP HV battery. It delivers up to 510km NEDC range, or up to 437km on the WLTP cycle. The 800V architecture supports up to 180kW DC fast charging. A 30% to 80% charge takes around 22 minutes.
C10 Variant Comparison
Here is how the AWD Sports+ Special Edition compares to the existing C10 variants.
Leapmotor C10 Variants
Spec | C10 RWD | C10 REEV | C10 AWD Sports+ SE |
Drive | RWD | REEV (Range Extender) | AWD |
Power | 160kW | 145kW | 440kW |
Torque | 320Nm | 320Nm | 760Nm |
0-100km/h | 7.8 sec | 7.8 sec | 4.0 sec |
Battery | 69.9kWh LFP | 28.4kWh LFP + 1.5L petrol | 81.9kWh LFP HV |
WLTP Range | Up to 420km | Up to 1,100km total | Up to 437km |
DC Fast Charge | Up to 80kW | Up to 40kW | Up to 180kW |
Price (MSRP) | From $44,888 | From $49,888 | From $53,888 |
How It Compares
The C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition enters a competitive segment. Here is how it stacks up against three key rivals on performance and price.
Performance SUV Comparison
Spec | Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ SE | Zeekr 7X Performance | Tesla Model Y Performance | BYD Sealion 7 Performance |
Price (MSRP) | From $53,888 | From $72,900 | From $89,400 | From $63,990 |
0-100km/h | 4.0 sec | 3.8 sec | 3.5 sec | 4.5 sec |
Power | 440kW | 475kW | 461kW | 390kW |
Torque | 760Nm | 710Nm | 741Nm | 690Nm |
The C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition is the most affordable of the four by a significant margin. It gives up a little in outright acceleration but is also $10,000+ cheaper. For buyers who want performance without the premium price, it makes a strong case.
Design and Colours
The AWD Sports+ Special Edition is available in two colours: Pearl White with black Sports+ side decals, or Metallic Black with grey Sports+ side decals. Both come with a black-only interior.
The special edition also gets Sports+ front and rear cabin mats with red stitching, a Sports+ embroidered cargo mat with red stitching, exclusive Sports+ rear badging, and distinctive side profile decals.
Standard Features
The AWD Sports+ Special Edition comes well equipped as standard. Key features include:
- C10 Intelligent AWD Control
- 10.25" LCD Driver Instrument Cluster
- 800V Architecture
- 14.6” Central High Resolution Touch Screen
- 20” Alloy Wheels
- Wireless Phone Charger
- LED Auto Headlights
- 12-speaker Surround Audio System
- Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof with Electric Sunshade
- Multi-Colour Interior Ambient Lighting
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- LEAP Pilot (L2 ADAS)
- Silicone Leather Seats with OEKO-TEX®
- 360° Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- 6-way Electric Adjust Driver Seat
- Integrated 360° Dashcam Recorder
- 4-way Electric Adjust Passenger Seat
- Power Tailgate
- Heated Steering Wheel
- LED Rear Light Bar
- Heated Front Seats
- Leapmotor Connected Services
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Over The Air Updates
- NFC & Bluetooth® Key
Apply Carplay and Android Auto
As previously confirmed by Leapmotor, the current generation C10 model will not get native Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
The C10 however is capable of Android screen mirroring via the QDLink app which enables projection of apps like Waze and Google Maps via either USB-A port or Wi-Fi.
Both Apple Carplay and Android Auto can be enabled in the C10 via an external dongle like this one.
The C10’s infotainment system is very good and its has all the key apps, many drivers will be fine not having native Apple Carplay and ANdroid Auto.
Warranty and Service
Leapmotor Care covers 2025-and-later vehicles with a 6-year/150,000km vehicle warranty and 8 years of 24/7 roadside assistance. The battery warranty runs for 8 years or 160,000km, covering manufacturing faults when scheduled servicing is maintained. Capped-price servicing is included for 8 years, with service intervals every 12 months or as specified by model mileage.
About the author
Danny Thai
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data.
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