Key Points
- Leapmotor has introduced the C10 Design Long Range BEV for MY26 at the same $49,888 MSRP as the outgoing model
- The MY26 update adds an 81.9kWh battery, 800V architecture, 220kW/360Nm power and up to 510km WLTP range
- The current generation C10 still lacks native Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, relying on the QDLink app for Android screen mirroring
Leapmotor Australia has announced an update to the C10 Design Long Range Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for MY26. The mid-size electric SUV gets a larger battery, more power and faster charging, while staying at the same $49,888 MSRP as the outgoing MY25 model.
The update brings the entry-level C10 closer in line with the more powerful AWD Sports+ Special Edition that Leapmotor launched earlier in 2026, while keeping the price unchanged. It is available now.
What's Changed for MY26
The headline change is the battery. The MY26 C10 Design LR BEV moves to an 81.9kWh battery, up from the 69.9kWh pack in the outgoing MY25 model. Combined with a new 800V high-voltage architecture, this lifts WLTP range from 420km to 510km, and NEDC range to 605km.
Power increases too. The MY26 update raises output to 220kW and 360Nm, up from 160kW and 320Nm in the MY25 C10. Leapmotor quotes a 0-100km/h time of 6.2 seconds, down from 7.8 seconds in the outgoing model.
DC fast charging speed also improves, rising from 80kW to 180kW. Leapmotor says this gets the bigger battery from 30 percent to 80 percent in around 22 minutes.
MY25 vs MY26 C10 Design LR BEV
Here is how the MY26 update compares to the outgoing MY25 C10 Design LR BEV. It has received substantial improvements across the board.
Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV: MY25 vs MY26
Spec | MY25 C10 Design LR BEV | MY26 C10 Design LR BEV |
Battery | 69.9kWh LFP | 81.9kWh LFP, 800V architecture |
Power | 160kW | 220kW |
Torque | 320Nm | 360Nm |
0-100km/h | 7.8 sec | 6.2 sec |
WLTP Range | Up to 420km | Up to 510km |
NEDC Range | Not applicable | Up to 605km |
DC Fast Charge | Up to 80kW | Up to 180kW |
30-80% Charge Time | Approx. 45 min | Approx. 22 min |
Price (MSRP) | $49,888 | $49,888 |
Other MY26 Updates
Leapmotor has also made smaller changes to convenience, tyres and colours for MY26.
- Two NFC keycards are now included as standard, up from one.
- The C10 Design LR BEV switches to Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV tyres, which Leapmotor says improve handling precision and grip.
- The tyre inflation kit now includes a sealant cannister.
- A new Light White exterior colour joins the range, alongside Terra Grey, Metallic Black, Jade Green and Midnight Grey.
- Interior trim is available in Camel Brown or Black.
MY26 C10 Variants
The C10 Design Long Range BEV sits below the more powerful C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition in the MY26 lineup. Here is how the two compare.
Leapmotor C10 MY26 Key Variants
Spec | C10 Design LR BEV | C10 AWD Sports+ SE |
Drive | RWD | AWD |
Power | 220kW | 440kW |
Torque | 360Nm | 760Nm |
0-100km/h | 6.2 sec | 4.0 sec |
Battery | 81.9kWh LFP | 81.9kWh LFP HV |
WLTP Range | Up to 510km | Up to 437km |
NEDC Range | Up to 605km | Up to 510km |
DC Fast Charge | Up to 180kW | Up to 180kW |
Price (MSRP) | From $49,888 | From $53,888 |
Pricing and Availability
The 2026 Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV is priced from $49,888 MSRP, the same as the outgoing MY25 model. This price includes GST and LCT where applicable, but excludes on-road costs and dealer delivery.
Apple 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 the USB-A port or Wi-Fi.
How It Compares
The C10 Design LR BEV competes in a crowded part of the market. Here is how its MY26 specs stack up against three key mid-size electric SUV rivals.
Mid-Size Electric SUV Comparison
Spec | Leapmotor C10 LR BEV | BYD Sealion 7 Premium | Geely EX5 Extended Range | Deepal S07 |
Price (MSRP) | From $49,888 | From $54,990 | From $41,990 | From $49,990 |
Battery | 81.9kWh LFP | 82.56kWh LFP | 68.4kWh LFP | 79.97kWh |
Power | 220kW | 230kW | 160kW | 160kW |
Torque | 360Nm | 380Nm | 320Nm | 320Nm |
0-100km/h | 6.2 sec | 6.7 sec | Not specified | 7.9 sec |
WLTP Range | Up to 510km | Up to 482km | Up to 475km | Up to 475km |
DC Fast Charge | Up to 180kW | Up to 150kW | Up to 100kW | Up to 92kW |
On paper, the C10 Design LR BEV leads this group on range, power and DC charging speed, while undercutting the BYD Sealion 7 and matching the Deepal S07 on price. The Geely EX5 Extended Range remains the cheapest of the four, though with less power and a smaller battery.
Leapmotor has not detailed any other changes for MY26. Zecar will update this article with images of the new colours and interior trims as they become available.
About the author
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.
