The Leapmotor B10 has been unveiled in Europe, and the compact electrical SUV is because of arrive in Australia in 2025.
Leapmotor and Stellantis – the mum or dad firm of Jeep and Fiat – joined forces earlier this 12 months, establishing a three way partnership known as Leapmotor Worldwide to assist launch the Chinese language electrical automobile (EV) model into new markets together with Australia.
The B10 is the second Leapmotor mannequin confirmed for native launch, alongside the bigger C10 that’s resulting from arrive subsequent month, with costs beginning under $50,000 earlier than on-road prices.
Leapmotor is but to element the B10, but it surely’s anticipated to be extra reasonably priced than the C10, suggesting its worth might begin nearer to $40,000 earlier than on-roads when it arrives right here subsequent 12 months.
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As the primary ‘B-series’ Leapmotor automobile – to not be confused with Ford Falcons from 2002 to 2010 – it’s additionally the model’s debutant for its new Leap 3.5 chassis structure.
Particulars are non-existent, however Leapmotor claims it’s “a extremely built-in platform that gives cutting-edge options like ADAS (Superior Driver Help Methods), a customizable digital cockpit, and clever driving capabilities.”
Sadly, it’s additionally but to element what electrical motors energy the B10, although once more it’s anticipated to supply much less efficiency and driving vary than the C10.
For context, the Leapmotor C10’s rear wheels are pushed by a 160kW and 320Nm electrical motor, which is powered by a 69.9kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, delivering as much as 420km of driving vary.
No photographs of the B10’s cabin have been launched, with solely its exterior design revealed at this week’s Paris motor present.
It shares the same exterior to the C10, nonetheless, the B10’s LED headlights are thinner and have distinctive graphics that carry throughout to the rear.
Extra details about the Leapmotor B10 will likely be introduced within the close to future, and native pricing and specs are anticipated forward of its Australian debut.
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