KIA EV5 vs Leapmotor C10
How the KIA EV5 and the Leapmotor C10 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| KIA EV5 | Leapmotor C10 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 314 mi | 317 mi |
| Usable battery | 81.4 kWh | 81.9 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 16.8 kWh/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| KIA EV5 | Leapmotor C10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 208 mi | 210 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 298 mi | 301 mi |
| Motorway | 245 mi | 247 mi |
| City | 339 mi | 342 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Leapmotor C10
- Further in winter
- Leapmotor C10
- More efficient
- KIA EV5
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the KIA EV5 or the Leapmotor C10?
- On the official WLTP cycle the KIA EV5 is rated 314 mi and the Leapmotor C10 317 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 208 mi from the KIA EV5 and 210 mi from the Leapmotor C10.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.