Leapmotor C10 REEV

Chinese newcomer adds a petrol generator to its electric large SUV. Is it a harbinger or a curio?

“What’s it called? Leapfrog?” said a friend when the new Leapmotor C10 REEV was mentioned. But all unknown brands have to start somewhere, and Chinese firm Leapmotor’s joint venture with Stellantis – the highly respected automotive firm with 14 marques under its umbrella – is as strong as case as there ever was for it to succeed in the tricky European market.Already on sale here is the budget T03 electric hatchback, which stands up admirably against competitors such as the Dacia Spring. And we’ve previously driven the electric version of the C10 SUV, on which there was plenty to applaud, even if it didn’t excel compared to some rivals.This C10 REEV is the range-extender (REx, or REEV) electric version of the large SUV, which has an unusual set-up: the Mazda MX-30 REV and Nissan Qashqai e-Power are the only other models on sale in the UK with a similar configuration.There are plenty of plug-in hybrid rivals in this segment, though, including the BYD Seal U, Jaecoo 7 and MG HS. 

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