Key Leadership Comments

Daniel Gonzalez, COO of Stellantis ASEAN, emphasized, "Our partnership with Leapmotor offers customers cutting-edge BEV technology backed by Stellantis' organizational and retail support. This ensures a customer-centric ownership experience that sets Leapmotor apart from other Chinese brands. By introducing the Leapmotor C10 SUV, we are contributing to a greener future, aligned with national goals for sustainable mobility.”

Award-Winning Design

The Leapmotor C10, recipient of the 2023 International CMF Design Award and the 2024 French Design Award, breaks away from traditional BEV aesthetics with its sleek, minimalist design. The front features distinctive LED angel-wing headlamps, an active grille shutter for optimized cooling, and stylish design elements, while the side profile is enhanced by 20-inch "Trident" wheels. The rear is completed with a hidden wiper, animated LED light bar, and aerodynamic spoiler.

Advanced Platform and Battery Technology

Built on the cutting-edge Leap 3.0 platform, the D-segment C10 offers a spacious, safe, and highly efficient driving experience. With dimensions of 4,739 mm (length), 1,900 mm (width), 1,680 mm (height), and a 2,825 mm wheelbase, the C10 is optimized for comfort and practicality. Ground clearance stands at 180 mm.Leapmotor’s innovative Cell-To-Chassis (CTC) 2.0 technology integrates the battery into the vehicle structure, offering a 17.5% improvement in battery space, compatibility with 800V/400V and 4C/2C supercharging, and enhanced safety through superior thermal management.

Electrifying Performance

Powered by a 69.9kWh Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery and Ai Battery Management Systems (BMS), the Leapmotor C10 ensures long-term stability and safety. Its Permanent Magnetic Synchronic motor delivers 214 hp (160kW) and 320 Nm of torque, achieving 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The C10 offers a driving range of up to 424 km (WLTP) and 477 km (NEDC). Charging options include 6.6 kW for AC, 84 kW for DC, and a 30-minute charge time (30%-80%). The vehicle is also equipped with V2L discharge output for external device charging.

Seamless Connectivity

The C10’s innovative CTC architecture integrates Leapmotor's 'Four-Leaf Clover' Central Electronic and Electrical Architecture (E/E), powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8155 chip, delivering an ultra-responsive, integrated cockpit and driving experience. Its minimalist interior design eliminates physical buttons, relying on intuitive voice commands.

Drivers and passengers enjoy a 14.6-inch infotainment screen with Leap OS 4.0, Over-the-Air updates, and a 360° panoramic camera for ease of parking.

Luxurious Interior

Inside, the C10 features OEKO-Tex Standard 100® baby-friendly silicone textiles, electric air vents with customizable air flow, and a PM2.5 filtration system. The vehicle’s power-adjustable seats come with memory functions and ergonomic design for optimal comfort. Rear passengers benefit from spacious legroom, USB-C charging ports, and features like a panoramic roof, ambient lighting, and a 12-speaker surround sound system.

Comprehensive Safety

The Leapmotor C10 is equipped with seven airbags and an ADAS Level 2 Leap Pilot system offering features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Centering Control (LCC), and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

Pricing and Warranty

The all-new electric Leapmotor C10 is available at an introductory price of RM149,000 (excluding insurance), valid for bookings until 30th November 2024. Post-introductory pricing is RM159,000. Customers can choose from four exterior colors: Glazed Green, Pearly White, Canopy Grey, and Tundra Grey. Interior color options include Criollo Brown and Midnight Aurora. The vehicle comes with a 6-year/150,000 km warranty and an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty.

Sales and Service Expansion

Stellantis Malaysia will spearhead sales and after-sales support for the Leapmotor C10, starting with 18 sales points and 16 service centers by 2025.

Jamie Francis Morais, Managing Director of Stellantis Malaysia, added, "The Leapmotor C10 launch is a thrilling milestone, positioning us to disrupt the local EV market with a world-class BEV SUV. With cutting-edge features and technologies, the C10 offers an accessible, innovative EV option tailored to Malaysian consumers.”

The C10 SUV makes its Southeast Asian debut in Malaysia, designed for modern families and professionals. It combines Maserati-optimized driving performance with comfort, safety, and intelligence, wrapped in an award-winning design. Leapmotor’s self-developed, self-manufactured components account for more than 60% of the vehicle, offering exceptional value.

Leapmotor, ranked among the top 3 EV startups in China's NEV market, has achieved impressive growth, delivering 460,000 units by September 2024. This solidifies its position as a leading global player, ready to leverage Stellantis’ extensive sales and service network.

Pioneering Innovation and Technology

Kuala Lumpur 16th October 2024 – Stellantis Malaysia is proud to introduce its first new energy brand, Leapmotor, with the debut of its flagship global product, the all-new electric C10 SUV. This launch marks a key milestone for Leapmotor International, a joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor (51:49) aimed at expanding the global reach of high-tech, cost-effective Chinese new energy vehicles (NEVs) beyond Greater China. Achieved just one year after the joint venture's formation, this milestone comes alongside Stellantis' €1.5 billion investment, securing approximately 21% ownership of Leapmotor.