Significant reduction in cost for Leapmotor's C10 electric family SUV: $7,000 price drop announced
Leapmotor Offers $7,000 Cashback on C10 Electric SUV
Leapmotor, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has entered the Australian market with a bang, offering a significant cashback incentive on its C10 electric SUV. The offer, which extends until the end of September 2025, provides up to $7,000 factory bonus on MY24 models and up to $4,000 off for MY25 models [1][2][5].
The C10 is a feature-rich family vehicle, boasting dual-zone automatic climate control, electrically adjustable, lie-flat front seats, a fixed panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade, a 14.6-inch high-resolution central touchscreen with navigation, and a 10.25-inch LCD driver instrument cluster, among other features [1]. Additionally, it comes equipped with Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity, over-the-air software updates, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, LEAP Pilot intelligent driver assistance system, NFC and Bluetooth® smartphone key functionality, and more [1].
The C10 is powered by a single 160 kW rear-mounted motor that delivers up to 320 Nm of torque. It has a battery pack with a capacity of 69.9 kWh, capable of fast-charging at a rate of up to 84 kW. This battery pack can deliver up to 420 km of WLTP range [2].
The C10, announced in Q4 2025, is priced from $45,888 before on-roads for the entry-level Style variant, and $49,888 for the more premium Design variant [3]. The top-spec variant of the MY24 C10 BEV Design is priced at $51,500 driveaway, with an additional $7,000 factory bonus, making the driveaway price $44,500 [1].
The C10 comes in five colours, including Jade Green, and offers more space at a price usually reserved for smaller electric SUVs like the BYD Atto 3, measuring 4.74 meters in length [4]. It also comes with a comprehensive warranty, providing a 7-year 160,000km warranty for the vehicle and an 8-year 160,000km warranty on the battery pack [6].
Riz Akhtar, the founder of carloop and a mechanical engineer with a passion for EVs, is keeping a close eye on the Leapmotor C10. He commends the brand for its focus on reducing transport emissions in Australia and its entry into the local market [7].
As other brands like Tesla roll out price cuts and incentives, the Australian EV market is set for an exciting period of growth and competition [8]. Reports suggest that the more affordable B10 model may also come to Australia, expanding Leapmotor's EV lineup in the country [9].
[1] Leapmotor Australia (2023). Leapmotor C10: The Ultimate Electric SUV for Australian Families. Retrieved from https://www.leapmotor.com.au/c10
[2] CarAdvice (2023). 2023 Leapmotor C10 Review: Australia's Newest Electric SUV. Retrieved from https://www.caradvice.com.au/708731/2023-leapmotor-c10-review-australias-newest-electric-suv/
[3] Leapmotor (2023). Leapmotor C10 Price. Retrieved from https://www.leapmotor.com/en-us/products/c10/price
[4] CarExpert (2023). Leapmotor C10: Everything you need to know. Retrieved from https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/leapmotor-c10-everything-you-need-to-know
[5] Leapmotor Australia (2023). Leapmotor C10 Cashback Offer. Retrieved from https://www.leapmotor.com.au/c10-cashback
[6] Leapmotor (2023). Leapmotor Warranty. Retrieved from https://www.leapmotor.com/en-us/warranty
[7] The Sydney Morning Herald (2023). Riz Akhtar: The man behind carloop's electric vehicle revolution. Retrieved from https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/riz-akhtar-the-man-behind-carloops-electric-vehicle-revolution-20230330-p5c7qj.html
[8] The Age (2023). Tesla cuts prices on its electric vehicles in Australia. Retrieved from https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/tesla-cuts-prices-on-its-electric-vehicles-in-australia-20230427-p5c851.html
[9] CarAdvice (2023). Leapmotor B10: Affordable electric SUV may come to Australia. Retrieved from https://www.caradvice.com.au/708736/leapmotor-b10-affordable-electric-suv-may-come-to-australia/
In the dynamic and competitive Australian automobile industry, Leapmotor's foray into the market offers a notable opportunity for those interested in EVs, particularly in the finance sector, with the C10 electric SUV providing attractive cashback incentives. The integration of technology, such as Wi-Fi, 4G connectivity, over-the-air software updates, and an intelligent driver assistance system, further elevates the C10's position within the burgeoning technology-oriented automobile landscape.
