2026 Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition priced with supercar power

Leapmotor has launched an all-wheel-drive version of its C10 electric mid-size SUV with 600 horsepower – or 440kW – for a lower price than a Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch.

The C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition is due in showrooms in April, priced from $53,888 before on-road costs – $4000 more than the rear-wheel-drive Design variant below it.

It uses dual motors producing 440kW and 760Nm combined, more than double the power of the regular C10's 160kW/320Nm, and enough to sprint from zero to 100 kilometres per hour in a claimed 4.0 seconds.

It has more power than every new BMW M3 – which produces 353kW to 405kW from a 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder engine – at a fraction of its $169,900 to $253,900 price.

Leapmotor says the C10's computers determine if one – presumably the rear motor, as it is a rear-drive-based vehicle – or both electric motors are needed at any given time.

The all-wheel-drive C10 upgrades to an 800-volt electrical system and a larger 81.9kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack – up from 400V and a 69.9kWh battery – capable of a WLTP driving range rating of 437km, up from 420km.

It is said to accept a 180kW charge rate with a DC fast charger, which will replenish the battery from 30 to 80 per cent capacity in as little as 22 minutes.

The all-wheel-drive C10 is available in two paint and sticker combinations: Pearl White with black Sports+ side decals, or Metallic Black with grey Sports+ side decals.

Other additions include model-specific badges, unique Sports+ floor mats with red stitching, and an embroidered cargo mats. There is no mention of changes to suspension, tyres or brakes.

The battery-electric performance SUV is now available to order ahead of showroom arrivals in April, priced from $53,888 before on-roads.

• C10 REEV Style – $43,888
• C10 BEV Style – $45,888
• C10 REEV Style – $47,888
• C10 BEV Style – $49,888
• C10 BEV AWD Sports+ Special Edition – $53,888 (new)

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.

• 800-volt architecture with 81.9kWh battery
• Dual-motor all-wheel drive (440kW/760Nm)
• 10.25-inch instrument display
• 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with over-the-air software updates
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Wireless phone charging
• Dusk-sensing LED headlights
• 12-speaker sound system
• Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
• Multi-colour ambient interior lghting
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 'Silicone Leather' synthetic seat upholstery
• 360-degree camera
• Six-way driver and four-way front passenger power-adjustable seats
• Power tailgate
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated and ventilated front seats

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