- The Leapmotor A10 will be priced below RMB 100,000 ($14,060) and begin deliveries in the first half of next year.
- It will offer up to 500 kilometers of range and can charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in 16 minutes.
Leapmotor (HKG: 9863) debuted its new A10 model on the opening day of the 2025 Guangzhou auto show today and began accepting reservations for the small electric SUV (sport utility vehicle).
The company did not disclose pricing details for the A10, though an executive said the highest-tier variant would not exceed RMB 100,000 ($14,060).
Consumers can reserve the model with a RMB 99 intent deposit to secure exclusive benefits.
The A10 will be launched and commence mass deliveries in the first half of next year.
The vehicle will offer up to 500 kilometers of range and support fast charging, enabling a 30 percent to 80 percent charge in 16 minutes.
It has a LiDAR sensor on the roof for enhanced driver assistance capabilities, positioning it as one of the most affordable models equipped with the sensor in the Chinese market.
Powered by Qualcomm's SA8650 smart driving chip, the A10 supports parking-to-parking autonomous driving. It also incorporates Qualcomm's 8295P cockpit chip.
The A10 aims to compete in the compact electric SUV segment against models like BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) Yuan Up, and the Geely Auto (HKG: 0175, OTCMKTS: GELYF) Xingyuan.
The BYD Yuan Up measures 4,310 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. It ranks among China's most affordable models, currently starting at RMB 74,800.
Leapmotor's current lineup in China includes the T03, B10, B01, C01, C10, C11, and C16. The T03, B01, and B10 are available only as battery electric vehicles (BEVs), while the other models additionally offer extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants.
Company founder, chairman, and CEO Zhu Jiangming said in October that two A-series products will be launched in 2026.
Leapmotor will enter a new product super cycle in 2026, with 2-3 D-series models joining existing B-series, Lafa 5, and C-series offerings, Zhu noted at the time.
Leapmotor delivered 70,289 vehicles in October, marking its sixth consecutive month of record-high deliveries.
From January to October, Leapmotor delivered 465,805 vehicles, representing a 120.72 percent year-on-year increase.
($1 = RMB 7.1130)
