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The short version
The Leapmotor C10 is Leapmotor’s mid-size electric SUV for New Zealand, sold through Armstrong’s. A 2026 Design BEV stock listing at Armstrong’s East Auckland shows an asking price of $52,990 (save $2,000 noted) with a 160kW electric drivetrain. The dual-motor C10 AWD launched from $64,990 with 440kW / 720Nm, an 81.9kWh LFP battery and up to 437km WLTP (see the dedicated C10 AWD page). ANCAP awarded the C10 five stars in 2024.
Highlights
- Competitive entry asking price
- Strong AWD performance claim
- 5-star ANCAP
Worth knowing
- RWD battery/range not on the dealer listing used here
- Some figures from launch press
- On-road costs extra
Based on Armstrong’s Design BEV stock listing and Auto Trader NZ’s C10 AWD launch coverage, checked 24 October 2026, plus ANCAP. Not a road test. Full RWD battery/range figures were not on the dealer listing and are omitted.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Drive | Power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design BEV | $52,990 (asking) | RWD | 160kW | Armstrong’s stock, ORC extra |
| C10 AWD | $64,990 | AWD | 440kW / 720Nm | See /leapmotor-c10-awd |
Overview
The Leapmotor C10 is a five-seat electric SUV sold in New Zealand through Armstrong’s. A 2026 Design BEV listing at Armstrong’s East Auckland showed an asking price of $52,990 with a $2,000 saving noted, listing a 160kW electric drivetrain and a five-star ANCAP rating.
The dual-motor C10 AWD launched from $64,990 with 440kW / 720Nm, an 81.9kWh LFP battery, up to 437km WLTP and about 22 minutes for a 30–80% DC charge — covered on the dedicated C10 AWD page.
ANCAP awarded the Leapmotor C10 five stars in 2024 (expires December 2031).
Range and charging
Detailed RWD charging figures were not published on the Armstrong’s Design BEV listing. AWD launch coverage quotes 800V hardware, up to 180kW DC and about 22 minutes for 30–80%. Confirm current RWD charge rates with Armstrong’s.
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Specifications
| Specification | Design BEV | C10 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| From / asking | $52,990 (Armstrong’s) | $64,990 (launch) |
| Specification | Design BEV | C10 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Power | 160kW (listing) | 440kW / 720Nm |
| Battery / range | — (not on listing) | 81.9kWh LFP / 437km WLTP |
RWD price and 160kW from Armstrong’s East Auckland Design BEV stock page checked 24 October 2026 (on-road costs excluded). AWD figures from Auto Trader NZ 28 Nov 2025 launch report. CarExpert also lists a pure-electric RWD from $54,990 — confirm current RRP with the dealer.
Equipment
Highlighted on dealer / launch coverage
- Design BEV asking $52,990 at Armstrong’s
- 160kW RWD on Design BEV listing
- AWD from $64,990 / 440kW
- 81.9kWh LFP / 437km on AWD
- 5-star ANCAP (2024)
Themes
- 5-star ANCAP (2024)
- Panoramic glass roof called out on dealer copy
- ADAS suite (adaptive cruise, blind-spot, AEB) on dealer listing
- Separate AWD flagship from $64,990
Safety
ANCAP awarded the Leapmotor C10 five stars in 2024. The rating expires in December 2031.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Armstrong's: 2026 C10 Design BEV Dealer stock asking price and 160kW listing
- Auto Trader NZ: C10 AWD launch AWD price and technical figures
- ANCAP: Leapmotor C10 safety rating 5 stars, 2024
Confirm current RWD RRP, battery size and WLTP with Armstrong’s / Leapmotor NZ. On-road costs excluded from asking price.
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