Leapmotor began selling the B10 model on Thursday, the 15th, in a configuration that allows for both grid charging and gasoline refueling for electricity generation.
The promotional launch price, valid for a limited period, was set at R$ 179,990. This price is R$ 3,000 lower than that of the fully electric B10, which costs R$ 182,990.
The manufacturer calls this new variant an Ultra-Hybrid, although technically it is a REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle), a technology already used in the C10 model. In operation, wheel movement is always performed by the electric motor; the gasoline combustion engine functions exclusively as a power generator for the battery.
Technical specifications indicate that the B10 REEV has a powerful rear electric motor, delivering 218 hp and 24.5 kgfm, and is equipped with an 18.8 kWh battery. Using the 1.5 gasoline engine, the combined range reaches approximately 900 km in the WLTP European cycle, according to Leapmotor data. With only the battery, the SUV can travel 68 km, according to Inmetro.
In terms of safety, the vehicle features seven airbags, and its electric version achieved the maximum score (five stars) in Euro NCAP, which corresponds to the European Latin NCAP. Furthermore, the Leap Pilot package offers Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, including features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring.
The car's interior features seats with hypoallergenic upholstery certified by Oeko-Tex, ensuring the absence of harmful substances in the fabric, and the front seats are electrically adjustable. The 14.6-inch multimedia center supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and is coupled with an 840W 7.1 sound system, consisting of 12 speakers and a subwoofer. Through this screen, the driver can also manage the air conditioning and view images from the 360-degree cameras.
In the market segment, the B10 REEV competes with electrified SUVs such as the BYD Song Pro and the Jaecoo 7. Interested parties can already test the model at the brand's dealerships.