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Leapmotor Accelerates Global Push With Irmscher-Tuned C10 as B10 Nears Australia

Backed by Stellantis, the brand is using 800V platforms and local tie-ups to speed its European and Australian rollouts.

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Overview

  • Leapmotor confirmed a collaboration with Germany’s Irmscher on a special i C10 based on a new dual‑motor AWD C10, with a planned run of 250 units and a first public showing slated for the Zurich motor show in October.
  • The performance C10 is quoted at roughly 400–436 kW with a 0–100 km/h claim of about four seconds, an 81.9 kWh LFP battery, and an 800V system enabling a stated 30–80 percent fast charge in 22 minutes.
  • A right‑hand‑drive Leapmotor B10 was spotted in Sydney wearing Victorian plates, and the model is officially due in Australian showrooms from October 2025.
  • The B10 is expected to launch locally as an EV on the Leap 3.5 800V architecture with single‑motor options (reported at 132 kW or 160 kW overseas), a 67.1 kWh battery in UK spec and an EREV variant to follow at a later date.
  • Exports are being handled by the Leapmotor International joint venture with Stellantis, while Leapmotor Australia has not confirmed local availability of the AWD C10 and the Irmscher‑developed i C10 is indicated to target Germany.