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Leapmotor B10 vs Smart #1
Selected trim67.1kWh Design270 mi · 67.1 kWh · £31,495
At a glance
In this comparison, Leapmotor B10 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Smart #1 leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Leapmotor B10 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Smart #1 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Leapmotor B10 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueLeapmotor
Leapmotor
6.8
Smart
5.9
Motorway RangeLeapmotor
Leapmotor
3.9
Smart
1.9
FamilyLeapmotor
Leapmotor
6.4
Smart
5.4
ChargingLeapmotor
Leapmotor
7.3
Smart
2.9
City DrivingSmart
Leapmotor
5.3
Smart
6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Leapmotor B10
67.1kWh Design
- 76 miles more WLTP range
- 117 litres more boot space
- 38 kW faster rapid charging
- 10 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 0.3 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £31,495 | £29,960 (better) |
| Official range | 270 miles (better) | 193 miles |
| Boot space | 430 L (better) | 313 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Leapmotor B10
Smart #1
Length
Leapmotor B104,515mm
Smart #14,270mm-245mm
Width
Leapmotor B101,885mm
Smart #11,822mm-63mm
Height
Leapmotor B101,655mm
Smart #11,636mm-19mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,515 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,885 mm | 1,822 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,025 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m (better) | 11 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 515 mm spare | 578 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 430 L (better) | 313 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1700 L (better) | 976 L |
| Frunk | 25 L (better) | 15 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Leapmotor B10
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Smart #1
- At 4,270 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Leapmotor B10 67.1kWh Design |  Smart #1 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.51m | 4.27m-245mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 1.82m-63mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.02m |
| Height | 1.66m | 1.64m-19mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.73m | 2.75m+15mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 430L (better) | 313L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1700L (better) | 976L |
| Frunk | 25L (better) | 15L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.7m (better) | 11m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,845kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 67.1kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 270 mi (better) | 193 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 168kW (better) | 130kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £31,495 | £29,960 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2023+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 270 miles (better) | 193 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles (better) | 133 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 168 kW (better) | 130 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | 174 Wh/km (better) | 181 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 65 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | Not available |
| Power | 160 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 240 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Leapmotor B10
67.1kWh Design
Smart #1
Pure
7.5/10
average across 4 reviews
- Electrifying.com9/10
- DrivingElectric3.5/5
- Top Gear7/10
Watch the reviews
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Leapmotor B10
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 | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £25,396 | £22,900 |
| Average used price | £25,995 | £23,771 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 2 listings | 10 listings (better) |
| Saving vs RRP | £5,500 below new | £6,189 below new |
| Recent used-price trend | Up 1.6% over ~6 months | Up 4.3% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Leapmotor B10 67.1kWh Design
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Smart #1 Pure
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 201,168 km (better) |
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 infotainment & software. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Leapmotor B10
67.1kWh Design
Owners love
- Owners rate it as strong value, with a long standard kit list including a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats and a panoramic roof.
- The cabin is roomy and the seats comfortable, in a car that is not oversized.
- It drives smoothly with good pull-away performance, and owners report good efficiency.
Watch out for
- Almost everything is on the touchscreen, with few physical buttons.
- There is no rear wiper, no front parking sensors and no rear interior lights, and floor mats are extra.
- Emergency lane keeping comes back on every journey, the indicators don't self-cancel and adaptive cruise is basic.
Owner tips
- Set up the shortcut button to turn off lane-keeping and other driver aids.
- Turn off fast boot to avoid a small daily battery drain.
Smart #1
Pure
Owners love
- Owners describe a comfortable, quiet and planted drive, with a premium, well-built interior.
- Generous standard equipment for the money, including a glass roof, 360-degree cameras and, on Premium and BRABUS, a clear head-up display and Beats audio.
- The BRABUS is very fast, and even the single-motor car feels quick.
Watch out for
- Early cars often had sticky or faulty pop-out door handles, fixed under warranty.
- Some early cars developed a hum from the rear axle bearings or motor mounts, fixed with new parts under warranty.
- The Hello Smart app is widely criticised as unreliable, asking for repeated log-ins and showing wrong data.
Owner tips
- Check every door handle works properly on a test drive.
- Listen for humming from the rear at speed and ask whether bushes or bearings have been replaced.
Buying options
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Leapmotor B10
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Smart #1
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Leapmotor B10
- £26,3992026Car360View
Smart #1
- £23,7712024Car360View
- £23,9992024Car360View
- £22,9002024EV ExpertsView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leapmotor B10 worth the extra £1,535 over the Smart #1?
The Leapmotor B10 costs £1,535 more than the Smart #1. For that premium it adds 76 miles more WLTP range, 38 kW faster peak rapid charging and 117 litres more boot space. The Smart #1 is not just cheaper - it also offers 40 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Leapmotor B10 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Leapmotor B10 or the Smart #1?
The Smart #1 is £1,535 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £192 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Smart #1 comes out roughly £1,495 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Leapmotor B10 and Smart #1 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Leapmotor B10 and 133 miles for the Smart #1 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Leapmotor B10 goes roughly 60 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 20 minutes in the Leapmotor B10 and 30 in the Smart #1, so the Leapmotor B10 loses less time at each stop. That makes the Leapmotor B10 the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Leapmotor B10 or the Smart #1?
The Smart #1 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 63 mm narrower than the Leapmotor B10. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 578 mm of total clearance for the Smart #1 and about 515 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Leapmotor B10 or the Smart #1?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Leapmotor B10 and 90% for the Smart #1. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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.
GuideBuying a Used Leapmotor B10 (2025 on): Nearly New vs New, Warranty & What to Pay
A used Leapmotor B10 buyer’s guide: the single 67.1 kWh version, why a new one at £29,995 is close to used prices, warranty, dealer network and insurance, real-world range, what owners report and a printable checklist.
GuideBuying a Used Smart #1 (2023 on): Pro+, Premium or BRABUS & What to Pay
A used Smart #1 buyer’s guide: the 66 kWh Pro+, Premium and BRABUS and the later 49 kWh Pure and Pro, the seat belt recall, the short car warranty but 8-year battery cover, real-world range, what owners report and a printable checklist.
Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .