There was a time when buying a Chinese car felt like gambling with your savings and your sanity. But times have changed, and how! Meet the Leapmotor B10, an electric SUV storming the European market with a price tag that makes your eyebrows shoot up in disbelief. This isn’t some dusty import from a far-off land; it’s a serious contender that leaves the Skoda Elroq and Volkswagen ID.4 eating its dust. Yes, it’s Chinese, but it’s one you won’t need to hide behind the shed.
The Leapmotor B10 is a compact electric SUV, a sort of digital ninja that looks like a cross between a sleek spaceship and a family car your gran would approve of. At 4.52 meters long, it’s slightly smaller than its big brother, the C10, but still roomy enough to haul your mother-in-law, her knitting, and a boot full of groceries. The boot space? A generous 420 to 515 liters, and if you fold the rear seats, you get 1,415 liters to fulfill your IKEA marathon dreams.
But let’s talk about the real fireworks: the price. In Belgium, the B10 starts at €29,900, and if you order before the end of November, a €1,500 launch bonus brings it down to €28,400 for a brand-new electric SUV. Compare that to the Skoda Elroq, which costs €3,500 more, or the Volkswagen ID.4, which sets you back an extra €12,000. That’s not a discount; that’s a financial knockout! In the Netherlands, the price is even sharper: €27,995 for the base version. For that, you get a 218 hp electric motor and a 56.2 kWh battery offering 361 km of range. Want more? The 67.1 kWh battery gives you 434 km, and with 168 kW fast charging, you can go from 30 to 80% in 20 minutes.
The B10 sits on the cutting-edge LEAP 3.5 platform, a technological masterpiece with an 800V system for lightning-fast charging and a Cell-To-Chassis design that saves space and keeps weight low. The interior is a tech party: a 14.6-inch touchscreen that looks like it’s been ripped from a sci-fi flick, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and an AI assistant you can boss around with your voice. Apple CarPlay? Check. A panoramic roof nearly 2 square meters big? Check. Heated and ventilated seats? Double check. And if that’s not enough, Leapmotor had the chassis tuned by the folks at Maserati. Yes, you read that right: Maserati. This isn’t a rattling tin can; it’s a car with Italian flair.
On the road, the B10 promises a quiet and comfortable ride. The suspension soaks up bumps like a hungry labrador, and the sound insulation is so good you won’t even hear the neighbors complaining about your new purchase. With 17 driver assistance systems, a 360-degree camera, and a LiDAR sensor on the roof, this thing is primed to ace Euro NCAP crash tests with five stars. And let’s be honest: with the C10’s looks in a more compact package, flush door handles, and an LED light bar screaming “I am the future,” you know you’ve got something special.
But what makes the B10 truly stand out? It’s Leapmotor’s audacity to challenge the established order. This car proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to drive a modern, powerful, and well-equipped electric SUV. And the best part? From 2026, it’ll be built in Spain, so no worries about import tariffs or long delivery times. This is a car that says, “Why pay more when you can have it all for less?”
For the skeptics who still think Chinese cars are only good for delivering takeaways: the B10 is a wake-up call. Leapmotor, backed by the giant Stellantis, is here to stay. And with a price that won’t send your wallet into a tailspin, this might just be the smartest buy you can make in 2025.
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