Leapmotor C10 REEV Lands in Australia with Game-Changing Range

Leapmotor C10 REEV Lands in Australia with Game-Changing Range​

Stellantis-Backed Chinese Brand Makes its Hybrid Electric Debut Down Under​

Leapmotor, the fast-rising Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup now backed by Stellantis, has officially launched its new C10 REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) in Australia. The C10 REEV is Leapmotor’s first model to combine pure EV driving with a gasoline-powered range extender, offering an impressive combined driving range of up to 1,150 kilometers (714 miles) under NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) testing.

Leapmotor C10 REEV Lands in Australia with Game-Changing Range

Leapmotor C10 REEV arrives in Australia, combining pure electric driving with a gasoline range extender for ultimate flexibility.

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[redriderbob]

The price point is very attractive—under $30K. Why can’t Stellantis just take all the specs from this vehicle, give it distinct Chrysler exterior and interior styling, and build it here in the U.S.? Even if it were priced at $35K, I believe it would sell well.

 

[patfromigh]

The reviews from down under are encountering the same technical glitches with the Leap C10 that are haunting the Charger Daytona and Jeep Wagoneer S when they were introduced.

Consumers in our market want either front or all wheel drive. I don't think this legacy ReEV design would have mass market acceptance here, because it's a rear drive only setup. Better systems are available and should be researched. On board charging changes the game for EVs. Smaller battery packs can be charged on level two within a reasonable amount of time while also greatly reducing rage anxiety.

 

[Jeeper1961]

The price point is very attractive—under $30K. Why can’t Stellantis just take all the specs from this vehicle, give it distinct Chrysler exterior and interior styling, and build it here in the U.S.? Even if it were priced at $35K, I believe it would sell well.

Probably because they (Stellantis) couldn't build this vehicle in the US and still make a profit selling it at $35k. Factor in labor costs, material costs, real estate costs for the factory, environmental compliance costs, etc... We cannot compete with China in this area unfortunately. Without protecting the auto sector with Tariffs, we will be decimated. Other countries do the same to us so I think it is ok to use retaliatory tariffs against those that prevent us from selling our products fairly in their markets. Furthermore, do we know anything about the quality of this car? How good are the batteries and the motors both electric and gas? Will it last 100k miles? What I do know is that the West is about to be overwhelmed with huge shipments of these types of vehicles from China if we don't do something about it.
I do believe that Stellantis can design and build a good car and truck in the $35k price range in the US and I hope that they do. Myself, I don't want to drive anything that originated in China by build or design.