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Kia Niro EV vs Leapmotor C10
Selected trim2 · 2022-26Change trim288 mi · 64.8 kWh · £34,995
Selected trimStandard262 mi · 69.9 kWh · £36,500
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia Niro EV leads on running costs and city driving, while the Leapmotor C10 leads on value for money and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia Niro EV if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Leapmotor C10 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia Niro EV leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueLeapmotor
Kia
4.9
Leapmotor
5.9
FamilyLeapmotor
Kia
4.7
Leapmotor
6.1
Cost Per MileKia
Kia
3.5
Leapmotor
0.9
City DrivingKia
Kia
6.4
Leapmotor
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Kia Niro EV
2
- £1,505 cheaper
- 25 miles more WLTP range
- 33 Wh/km more efficient
- 0.6 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,995 (better) | £36,500 |
| Official range | 288 miles (better) | 262 miles |
| Boot space | 475 L (better) | 435 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia Niro EV
Leapmotor C10
Length
Kia Niro EV4,420mm-319mm
Leapmotor C104,739mm
Width
Kia Niro EV1,825mm-75mm
Leapmotor C101,900mm
Height
Kia Niro EV1,545mm-135mm
Leapmotor C101,680mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,825 mm (better) | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m (better) | 11.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 575 mm spare (better) | 500 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 475 L (better) | 435 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1410 L |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia Niro EV 2 |  Leapmotor C10 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.42m | 4.74m+319mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.90m+75mm |
| Height | 1.54m | 1.68m+135mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.72m | 2.83m+105mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 475L (better) | 435L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1410L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m (better) | 11.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,739kg (better) | 1,980kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 64.8kWh | 69.9kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 288 mi (better) | 262 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 84kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,995 (better) | £36,500 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2022–2026 | 2024+ |
* Kia Niro EV: Heat pump: an option on the 3 and 4, not available on the 2.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 288 miles (better) | 262 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 194 miles (better) | 175 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 84 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 6.6 kW |
| Energy consumption | 164 Wh/km (better) | 197 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | 69.9 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Standard (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 150 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 320 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | fwd | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia Niro EV
2
Leapmotor C10
Base
Watch the reviews
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Kia Niro EV
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £16,530 | £23,290 |
| Average used price | £19,500 | £25,030 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 87 listings (better) | 4 listings |
| Recent used-price trend | Down 2.5% over ~6 months | Broadly flat |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Leapmotor C10 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag real-world range. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Kia Niro EV
2
Owners love
- Efficient, with owners commonly seeing 3.5-4.5 miles per kWh
- Quiet, comfortable and easy to drive, with a useful i-Pedal one-pedal mode
- A bigger boot than the e-Niro, plus a small front storage compartment
Watch out for
- Rapid charging peaks at around 80 kW, slow next to newer EVs
- Winter range falls well short of the official figure, around 220-230 miles in real use
- The heat pump was an extra-cost option, and cars without it lose more range in winter
Owner tips
- Check whether the car has the optional heat pump if you do a lot of winter driving
- Keep motorway speeds around 60-65 mph when range matters
Leapmotor C10
Base
Owners love
- Owners rate the C10 as outstanding value: big, comfortable and loaded with equipment (panoramic roof, heated and ventilated seats, a strong stereo, 360-degree cameras).
- It is quiet and relaxing to drive, with a soft ride suited to family use and good one-pedal driving.
- Efficiency is good around town (about 4-4.4 miles per kWh), with around 210-220 miles of mixed-use range in mild weather.
Watch out for
- The driver-assistance warnings and lane-keeping are intrusive and the adaptive cruise control is jerky.
- There is no native Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; owners add a cheap aftermarket adapter, with mixed results.
- Insurance can be hard to find: several large insurers will not cover the car and quotes vary widely.
Owner tips
- Map your preferred driver-assist settings to the steering-wheel button after the latest software update.
- Get insurance quotes before you commit, and try several insurers.
Buying options
Get a quote
Kia Niro EV
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Leapmotor C10
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia Niro EV
- £13,4052023Car360View
- £23,6502024Car360View
- £22,6412024Car360View
Leapmotor C10
- £25,2992025Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leapmotor C10 worth the extra £1,505 over the Kia Niro EV?
The Leapmotor C10 costs £1,505 more than the Kia Niro EV. For that premium it adds 34 kW faster peak rapid charging. The Kia Niro EV is not just cheaper - it also offers 25 miles more WLTP range and lower energy use, 164 versus 197 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Kia Niro EV comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia Niro EV or the Leapmotor C10?
The Kia Niro EV is £1,505 cheaper to buy. The Kia Niro EV is cheaper to charge, roughly £176 a year versus £216 for the Leapmotor C10, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia Niro EV comes out roughly £1,705 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia Niro EV and Leapmotor C10 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 194 miles for the Kia Niro EV and 175 miles for the Leapmotor C10 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia Niro EV goes roughly 20 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia Niro EV or the Leapmotor C10?
The Kia Niro EV is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 75 mm narrower than the Leapmotor C10. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 575 mm of total clearance for the Kia Niro EV and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor C10. The Kia Niro EV also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia Niro EV or the Leapmotor C10?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia Niro EV and 90% for the Leapmotor C10. That gives the Leapmotor C10 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Leapmotor C10's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia Niro EV's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The Leapmotor C10 has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia Niro EV.
Go deeper on each car
Visit the full model pages for owner feedback, expert reviews, used prices and battery-health information.
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Further reading
Explore buying and ownership guides to help you choose between these electric cars.
Guide
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .