Kia EV5 vs Leapmotor C10
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Kia EV5 is the cheaper way in, starting $118 lower at $49,770 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the Kia EV5 goes further: 555 km WLTP against 510 km. The Leapmotor C10 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 180 kW. Owners rate the Kia EV5 6.6/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $49,770 MRLP · before on-roads | $49,888 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $64,770 MRLP · before on-roads | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | 555 km | 510 km |
| Largest battery | 88.1 kWh | 81.9 kWh |
| Max power | 230 kW | 220 kW |
| Max torque | 480 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.2 s |
| Max DC charging | 140 kW | 180 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | 16.1 kWh/100 km | Not yet verified |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $4.51 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.51 Estimate · at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 513 L | 546 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 7 years / unlimited km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| ANCAP | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Lowest price: $49,770
- Longest WLTP range: 555 km
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 6.1 s
- Most powerful: 230 kW
- Biggest battery: 88.1 kWh
- Fastest DC charging: 180 kW
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Kia EV5 | Leapmotor C10 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.51 per 100 km | $4.51 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.54 per 100 km | $3.54 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $12.08 per 100 km | $12.08 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.