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The Guardian
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Guardian
Gamechanger: the family hybrid SUV challenging perceptions
Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are charging ahead in Australia, with new models arriving faster than most of us can keep up. But the Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid isn't just another compact SUV. With a driving range that can take you from Melbourne to Canberra on a single charge and tank, it's a hybrid built for the chaos of family life. Three car seats across the backseat? Done. Add a pram, a scooter and a football kit, and there will still be room for the dog. Leapmotor is fairly new to Australians – the brand only launched down under in 2024 – but it has been manufacturing and selling EV and hybrid vehicles in China since 2015. The C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is one of its first models to be offered to the Australian market, and is designed to shift perceptions of what affordable electric driving can look like for families. That's a big ambition in a fast-growing category, so we put the flagship hybrid to the test. OK, first of all: 1,150km with no stops? (For the uninitiated, that range is per the NEDC – the New European Driving Cycle – a standardised test used to assess fuel economy and emissions.) The C10 REEV has two power sources: a 28.4kWh battery and a 1.5-litre petrol engine. Unlike other hybrid setups, you don't select between electric or fuel power. Instead, the combustion engine kicks in when the electric battery is running low, and charges it as you drive. This means the C10 REEV always drives like an EV (quietly and smoothly) but has a much bigger range than you'd expect. If you're driving a long way without stopping, you're going to need space to stretch out. And the C10 REEV delivers. Keyless entry triggers a quiet welcome, and the front seats automatically glide back for easy entry, providing more space to step into. When the doors close, they slide forward again, leaving more than enough room in the back for the family, pets, luggage and anything else coming along for the journey. The second thing you'll notice is the silence. From the moment the keycard swipes the driver's side mirror to unlock the car, the C10 REEV is on and ready to roll; you just wouldn't know it from listening. That doesn't change when you're driving, either. For day-to-day driving, tech integrations make the C10 REEV feel ahead of the curve for its category. The 14.6-inch touchscreen anchors the dash, with maps, music, messages and climate control all customisable via voice control. Creature comforts are well covered in the form of heated seats, a 12-speaker audio system, and an ambient lighting system, and the vehicle boasts smart safety features, such as lane keep assist and blind spot detection. Driving the C10 REEV on city streets, freeways and suburban roads, it's clear it nails the basics. It's rare to find a hybrid SUV that nails practicality and polish, space and smarts. But in a fast-moving category, the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid earns its place – and maybe a spot in the driveway too. Discover more about the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid.
West Australian
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
EV brand Leapmotor says its top-seller will have a petrol engine
The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid has landed in Australia, where the Chinese brand expects the new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain option to be more popular than the battery-powered version of the mid-size electrified SUV. First launched here in two variants, the battery-electric C10 was Leapmotor's first model to arrive in Australia, in November 2024, when it became yet another direct rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y , Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6 . But the hitherto EV-only brand's local boss says the new Leapmotor C10 REEV will be more suitable for Australians when it arrives in showrooms in June, priced from $43,888 before on-road costs – $2000 less than the C10 EV's starting price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . The C10 REEV uses a 158kW/320Nm electric motor to drive the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge its 28.4kWh battery. The official fuel consumption figure is just 0.9L/100km, and claimed total range is 1150km (NEDC) from a fully charged battery and a topped-up 60-litre fuel tank. It's offered in the same Style and Design variants as the C10 EV and features the same equipment levels – apart from the different powertrain – and the only exterior difference is an additional charging flap for the C10 REEV. Speaking during a media call to announce the C10 REEV, Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Huang said the new powertrain is expected to account for around 60 per cent of C10 sales locally, making it the brand's new best-seller. 'We think the REEV, at the moment, is probably meeting more of what our customers in Australia are expecting,' said Mr Huang. 'Our sales forecast is probably 60-40 REEV over BEV, but it's early days and over the next couple of months we'll probably have a better understanding of where those numbers fall.' The local Leapmotor boss said the REEV Ultra Hybrid won't steal sales off the EV – despite its lower price – but will instead add to the brand's overall sales tally. Hybrid vehicle sales in Australia to the end of May 2025 have increased by 18.3 per cent – alongside an overall market decline of 5.2 per cent in the same period – following a 76 per cent rise in 2024. The brand claims the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is the first EV-based range-extender vehicle since the 2014-2022 BMW i3 REx , which is technically true. However, while the Mazda MX-30 R-EV was never sold here, e-Power versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai are effectively EREVs but did not start out as EVs. Mr Huang would not name a direct competitor for the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid, instead saying the fledgling brand will focus on getting its product mix right ahead of releasing new models. 'I see our competitors, or I see the customer that chooses us, will be someone that's probably for the C10, someone that needs the space and size of a D-size [large] SUV for the family,' he said. 'And then now they can say, 'Oh wow, guess what, for that same price I can actually go for EV, or I can go Ultra Hybrid'. So, it's not one competitor, I think it's more about having the right product in that segment.' The local brand boss told CarExpert earlier this year that all Leapmotor models offered overseas including the B10 small electric SUV and the T03 electric city-car are on the table for Australia , one of the world's most competitive auto markets. 'There's many competitors in the marketplace, it's so competitive,' said Mr Huaag. 'For us, the key to it is about our brand. I think that we have the advantage that we're trying to balance the best of both worlds in making that transition from going from an ICE to an EV or Ultra Hybrid as simple as possible.'
The Advertiser
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
EV brand Leapmotor says its top-seller will have a petrol engine
The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid has landed in Australia, where the Chinese brand expects the new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain option to be more popular than the battery-powered version of the mid-size electrified SUV. First launched here in two variants, the battery-electric C10 was Leapmotor's first model to arrive in Australia, in November 2024, when it became yet another direct rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6. But the hitherto EV-only brand's local boss says the new Leapmotor C10 REEV will be more suitable for Australians when it arrives in showrooms in June, priced from $43,888 before on-road costs – $2000 less than the C10 EV's starting price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The C10 REEV uses a 158kW/320Nm electric motor to drive the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge its 28.4kWh battery. The official fuel consumption figure is just 0.9L/100km, and claimed total range is 1150km (NEDC) from a fully charged battery and a topped-up 60-litre fuel tank. It's offered in the same Style and Design variants as the C10 EV and features the same equipment levels – apart from the different powertrain – and the only exterior difference is an additional charging flap for the C10 REEV. Speaking during a media call to announce the C10 REEV, Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Huang said the new powertrain is expected to account for around 60 per cent of C10 sales locally, making it the brand's new best-seller. "We think the REEV, at the moment, is probably meeting more of what our customers in Australia are expecting," said Mr Huang. "Our sales forecast is probably 60-40 REEV over BEV, but it's early days and over the next couple of months we'll probably have a better understanding of where those numbers fall." The local Leapmotor boss said the REEV Ultra Hybrid won't steal sales off the EV – despite its lower price – but will instead add to the brand's overall sales tally. Hybrid vehicle sales in Australia to the end of May 2025 have increased by 18.3 per cent – alongside an overall market decline of 5.2 per cent in the same period – following a 76 per cent rise in 2024. The brand claims the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is the first EV-based range-extender vehicle since the 2014-2022 BMW i3 REx, which is technically true. However, while the Mazda MX-30 R-EV was never sold here, e-Power versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai are effectively EREVs but did not start out as EVs. Mr Huang would not name a direct competitor for the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid, instead saying the fledgling brand will focus on getting its product mix right ahead of releasing new models. "I see our competitors, or I see the customer that chooses us, will be someone that's probably for the C10, someone that needs the space and size of a D-size [large] SUV for the family," he said. "And then now they can say, 'Oh wow, guess what, for that same price I can actually go for EV, or I can go Ultra Hybrid'. So, it's not one competitor, I think it's more about having the right product in that segment." The local brand boss told CarExpert earlier this year that all Leapmotor models offered overseas including the B10 small electric SUV and the T03 electric city-car are on the table for Australia, one of the world's most competitive auto markets. "There's many competitors in the marketplace, it's so competitive," said Mr Huaag. "For us, the key to it is about our brand. I think that we have the advantage that we're trying to balance the best of both worlds in making that transition from going from an ICE to an EV or Ultra Hybrid as simple as possible." Content originally sourced from: The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid has landed in Australia, where the Chinese brand expects the new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain option to be more popular than the battery-powered version of the mid-size electrified SUV. First launched here in two variants, the battery-electric C10 was Leapmotor's first model to arrive in Australia, in November 2024, when it became yet another direct rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6. But the hitherto EV-only brand's local boss says the new Leapmotor C10 REEV will be more suitable for Australians when it arrives in showrooms in June, priced from $43,888 before on-road costs – $2000 less than the C10 EV's starting price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The C10 REEV uses a 158kW/320Nm electric motor to drive the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge its 28.4kWh battery. The official fuel consumption figure is just 0.9L/100km, and claimed total range is 1150km (NEDC) from a fully charged battery and a topped-up 60-litre fuel tank. It's offered in the same Style and Design variants as the C10 EV and features the same equipment levels – apart from the different powertrain – and the only exterior difference is an additional charging flap for the C10 REEV. Speaking during a media call to announce the C10 REEV, Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Huang said the new powertrain is expected to account for around 60 per cent of C10 sales locally, making it the brand's new best-seller. "We think the REEV, at the moment, is probably meeting more of what our customers in Australia are expecting," said Mr Huang. "Our sales forecast is probably 60-40 REEV over BEV, but it's early days and over the next couple of months we'll probably have a better understanding of where those numbers fall." The local Leapmotor boss said the REEV Ultra Hybrid won't steal sales off the EV – despite its lower price – but will instead add to the brand's overall sales tally. Hybrid vehicle sales in Australia to the end of May 2025 have increased by 18.3 per cent – alongside an overall market decline of 5.2 per cent in the same period – following a 76 per cent rise in 2024. The brand claims the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is the first EV-based range-extender vehicle since the 2014-2022 BMW i3 REx, which is technically true. However, while the Mazda MX-30 R-EV was never sold here, e-Power versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai are effectively EREVs but did not start out as EVs. Mr Huang would not name a direct competitor for the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid, instead saying the fledgling brand will focus on getting its product mix right ahead of releasing new models. "I see our competitors, or I see the customer that chooses us, will be someone that's probably for the C10, someone that needs the space and size of a D-size [large] SUV for the family," he said. "And then now they can say, 'Oh wow, guess what, for that same price I can actually go for EV, or I can go Ultra Hybrid'. So, it's not one competitor, I think it's more about having the right product in that segment." The local brand boss told CarExpert earlier this year that all Leapmotor models offered overseas including the B10 small electric SUV and the T03 electric city-car are on the table for Australia, one of the world's most competitive auto markets. "There's many competitors in the marketplace, it's so competitive," said Mr Huaag. "For us, the key to it is about our brand. I think that we have the advantage that we're trying to balance the best of both worlds in making that transition from going from an ICE to an EV or Ultra Hybrid as simple as possible." Content originally sourced from: The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid has landed in Australia, where the Chinese brand expects the new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain option to be more popular than the battery-powered version of the mid-size electrified SUV. First launched here in two variants, the battery-electric C10 was Leapmotor's first model to arrive in Australia, in November 2024, when it became yet another direct rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6. But the hitherto EV-only brand's local boss says the new Leapmotor C10 REEV will be more suitable for Australians when it arrives in showrooms in June, priced from $43,888 before on-road costs – $2000 less than the C10 EV's starting price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The C10 REEV uses a 158kW/320Nm electric motor to drive the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge its 28.4kWh battery. The official fuel consumption figure is just 0.9L/100km, and claimed total range is 1150km (NEDC) from a fully charged battery and a topped-up 60-litre fuel tank. It's offered in the same Style and Design variants as the C10 EV and features the same equipment levels – apart from the different powertrain – and the only exterior difference is an additional charging flap for the C10 REEV. Speaking during a media call to announce the C10 REEV, Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Huang said the new powertrain is expected to account for around 60 per cent of C10 sales locally, making it the brand's new best-seller. "We think the REEV, at the moment, is probably meeting more of what our customers in Australia are expecting," said Mr Huang. "Our sales forecast is probably 60-40 REEV over BEV, but it's early days and over the next couple of months we'll probably have a better understanding of where those numbers fall." The local Leapmotor boss said the REEV Ultra Hybrid won't steal sales off the EV – despite its lower price – but will instead add to the brand's overall sales tally. Hybrid vehicle sales in Australia to the end of May 2025 have increased by 18.3 per cent – alongside an overall market decline of 5.2 per cent in the same period – following a 76 per cent rise in 2024. The brand claims the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is the first EV-based range-extender vehicle since the 2014-2022 BMW i3 REx, which is technically true. However, while the Mazda MX-30 R-EV was never sold here, e-Power versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai are effectively EREVs but did not start out as EVs. Mr Huang would not name a direct competitor for the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid, instead saying the fledgling brand will focus on getting its product mix right ahead of releasing new models. "I see our competitors, or I see the customer that chooses us, will be someone that's probably for the C10, someone that needs the space and size of a D-size [large] SUV for the family," he said. "And then now they can say, 'Oh wow, guess what, for that same price I can actually go for EV, or I can go Ultra Hybrid'. So, it's not one competitor, I think it's more about having the right product in that segment." The local brand boss told CarExpert earlier this year that all Leapmotor models offered overseas including the B10 small electric SUV and the T03 electric city-car are on the table for Australia, one of the world's most competitive auto markets. "There's many competitors in the marketplace, it's so competitive," said Mr Huaag. "For us, the key to it is about our brand. I think that we have the advantage that we're trying to balance the best of both worlds in making that transition from going from an ICE to an EV or Ultra Hybrid as simple as possible." Content originally sourced from: The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid has landed in Australia, where the Chinese brand expects the new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain option to be more popular than the battery-powered version of the mid-size electrified SUV. First launched here in two variants, the battery-electric C10 was Leapmotor's first model to arrive in Australia, in November 2024, when it became yet another direct rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6. But the hitherto EV-only brand's local boss says the new Leapmotor C10 REEV will be more suitable for Australians when it arrives in showrooms in June, priced from $43,888 before on-road costs – $2000 less than the C10 EV's starting price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The C10 REEV uses a 158kW/320Nm electric motor to drive the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge its 28.4kWh battery. The official fuel consumption figure is just 0.9L/100km, and claimed total range is 1150km (NEDC) from a fully charged battery and a topped-up 60-litre fuel tank. It's offered in the same Style and Design variants as the C10 EV and features the same equipment levels – apart from the different powertrain – and the only exterior difference is an additional charging flap for the C10 REEV. Speaking during a media call to announce the C10 REEV, Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Huang said the new powertrain is expected to account for around 60 per cent of C10 sales locally, making it the brand's new best-seller. "We think the REEV, at the moment, is probably meeting more of what our customers in Australia are expecting," said Mr Huang. "Our sales forecast is probably 60-40 REEV over BEV, but it's early days and over the next couple of months we'll probably have a better understanding of where those numbers fall." The local Leapmotor boss said the REEV Ultra Hybrid won't steal sales off the EV – despite its lower price – but will instead add to the brand's overall sales tally. Hybrid vehicle sales in Australia to the end of May 2025 have increased by 18.3 per cent – alongside an overall market decline of 5.2 per cent in the same period – following a 76 per cent rise in 2024. The brand claims the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is the first EV-based range-extender vehicle since the 2014-2022 BMW i3 REx, which is technically true. However, while the Mazda MX-30 R-EV was never sold here, e-Power versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai are effectively EREVs but did not start out as EVs. Mr Huang would not name a direct competitor for the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid, instead saying the fledgling brand will focus on getting its product mix right ahead of releasing new models. "I see our competitors, or I see the customer that chooses us, will be someone that's probably for the C10, someone that needs the space and size of a D-size [large] SUV for the family," he said. "And then now they can say, 'Oh wow, guess what, for that same price I can actually go for EV, or I can go Ultra Hybrid'. So, it's not one competitor, I think it's more about having the right product in that segment." The local brand boss told CarExpert earlier this year that all Leapmotor models offered overseas including the B10 small electric SUV and the T03 electric city-car are on the table for Australia, one of the world's most competitive auto markets. "There's many competitors in the marketplace, it's so competitive," said Mr Huaag. "For us, the key to it is about our brand. I think that we have the advantage that we're trying to balance the best of both worlds in making that transition from going from an ICE to an EV or Ultra Hybrid as simple as possible." Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
EV brand Leapmotor says its top-seller will have a petrol engine
The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid has landed in Australia, where the Chinese brand expects the new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain option to be more popular than the battery-powered version of the mid-size electrified SUV. First launched here in two variants, the battery-electric C10 was Leapmotor's first model to arrive in Australia, in November 2024, when it became yet another direct rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6. But the hitherto EV-only brand's local boss says the new Leapmotor C10 REEV will be more suitable for Australians when it arrives in showrooms in June, priced from $43,888 before on-road costs – $2000 less than the C10 EV's starting price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The C10 REEV uses a 158kW/320Nm electric motor to drive the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge its 28.4kWh battery. The official fuel consumption figure is just 0.9L/100km, and claimed total range is 1150km (NEDC) from a fully charged battery and a topped-up 60-litre fuel tank. It's offered in the same Style and Design variants as the C10 EV and features the same equipment levels – apart from the different powertrain – and the only exterior difference is an additional charging flap for the C10 REEV. Speaking during a media call to announce the C10 REEV, Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Huang said the new powertrain is expected to account for around 60 per cent of C10 sales locally, making it the brand's new best-seller. 'We think the REEV, at the moment, is probably meeting more of what our customers in Australia are expecting,' said Mr Huang. 'Our sales forecast is probably 60-40 REEV over BEV, but it's early days and over the next couple of months we'll probably have a better understanding of where those numbers fall.' The local Leapmotor boss said the REEV Ultra Hybrid won't steal sales off the EV – despite its lower price – but will instead add to the brand's overall sales tally. Hybrid vehicle sales in Australia to the end of May 2025 have increased by 18.3 per cent – alongside an overall market decline of 5.2 per cent in the same period – following a 76 per cent rise in 2024. The brand claims the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is the first EV-based range-extender vehicle since the 2014-2022 BMW i3 REx, which is technically true. However, while the Mazda MX-30 R-EV was never sold here, e-Power versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai are effectively EREVs but did not start out as EVs. Mr Huang would not name a direct competitor for the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid, instead saying the fledgling brand will focus on getting its product mix right ahead of releasing new models. 'I see our competitors, or I see the customer that chooses us, will be someone that's probably for the C10, someone that needs the space and size of a D-size [large] SUV for the family,' he said. 'And then now they can say, 'Oh wow, guess what, for that same price I can actually go for EV, or I can go Ultra Hybrid'. So, it's not one competitor, I think it's more about having the right product in that segment.' The local brand boss told CarExpert earlier this year that all Leapmotor models offered overseas including the B10 small electric SUV and the T03 electric city-car are on the table for Australia, one of the world's most competitive auto markets. 'There's many competitors in the marketplace, it's so competitive,' said Mr Huaag. 'For us, the key to it is about our brand. I think that we have the advantage that we're trying to balance the best of both worlds in making that transition from going from an ICE to an EV or Ultra Hybrid as simple as possible.'
Perth Now
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
EV brand Leapmotor says its top-seller will have a petrol engine
The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid has landed in Australia, where the Chinese brand expects the new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain option to be more popular than the battery-powered version of the mid-size electrified SUV. First launched here in two variants, the battery-electric C10 was Leapmotor's first model to arrive in Australia, in November 2024, when it became yet another direct rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6. But the hitherto EV-only brand's local boss says the new Leapmotor C10 REEV will be more suitable for Australians when it arrives in showrooms in June, priced from $43,888 before on-road costs – $2000 less than the C10 EV's starting price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The C10 REEV uses a 158kW/320Nm electric motor to drive the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge its 28.4kWh battery. The official fuel consumption figure is just 0.9L/100km, and claimed total range is 1150km (NEDC) from a fully charged battery and a topped-up 60-litre fuel tank. It's offered in the same Style and Design variants as the C10 EV and features the same equipment levels – apart from the different powertrain – and the only exterior difference is an additional charging flap for the C10 REEV. Speaking during a media call to announce the C10 REEV, Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Huang said the new powertrain is expected to account for around 60 per cent of C10 sales locally, making it the brand's new best-seller. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'We think the REEV, at the moment, is probably meeting more of what our customers in Australia are expecting,' said Mr Huang. 'Our sales forecast is probably 60-40 REEV over BEV, but it's early days and over the next couple of months we'll probably have a better understanding of where those numbers fall.' The local Leapmotor boss said the REEV Ultra Hybrid won't steal sales off the EV – despite its lower price – but will instead add to the brand's overall sales tally. Hybrid vehicle sales in Australia to the end of May 2025 have increased by 18.3 per cent – alongside an overall market decline of 5.2 per cent in the same period – following a 76 per cent rise in 2024. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The brand claims the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is the first EV-based range-extender vehicle since the 2014-2022 BMW i3 REx, which is technically true. However, while the Mazda MX-30 R-EV was never sold here, e-Power versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai are effectively EREVs but did not start out as EVs. Mr Huang would not name a direct competitor for the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid, instead saying the fledgling brand will focus on getting its product mix right ahead of releasing new models. 'I see our competitors, or I see the customer that chooses us, will be someone that's probably for the C10, someone that needs the space and size of a D-size [large] SUV for the family,' he said. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'And then now they can say, 'Oh wow, guess what, for that same price I can actually go for EV, or I can go Ultra Hybrid'. So, it's not one competitor, I think it's more about having the right product in that segment.' The local brand boss told CarExpert earlier this year that all Leapmotor models offered overseas including the B10 small electric SUV and the T03 electric city-car are on the table for Australia, one of the world's most competitive auto markets. 'There's many competitors in the marketplace, it's so competitive,' said Mr Huaag. 'For us, the key to it is about our brand. I think that we have the advantage that we're trying to balance the best of both worlds in making that transition from going from an ICE to an EV or Ultra Hybrid as simple as possible.'
