Leapmotor enters North America with B10 launch in Mexico

The North American automotive market welcomed a new competitor from China as Leapmotor officially introduced its B10 electric crossover in Mexico. This is a big step for the brand as it expands its footprint outside of Asia and Europe. Backed heavily by the global automotive giant Stellantis, the newcomer will try to capture a share of the growing demand for electric cars in the region.

Leapmotor enters the Mexican market with big sales momentum from its domestic operations. Data from the China EV DataTracker shows that the manufacturer delivered 93,376 vehicles in June 2026 - an all-time monthly high for the company. During the first six months of 2026, the brand recorded total sales of 356,487 vehicles, supporting its aggressive global target of selling one million units by the end of this calendar year.

Unlike pure battery-powered model, the version of the B10 arriving in Mexico is a range-extended electric vehicle (EREV). This setup addresses regional range anxiety by fitting a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine under the hood. This engine never powers the wheels - it serves exclusively as an onboard generator that converts fuel into electricity to power the main electric motor and keep the battery charged.

The Mexican B10 comes with a single electric motor that generates 160 kW (215 horsepower), paired with an 18.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which provides a pure electric range of 61 miles under NEDC testing conditions. The battery supports 46 kW DC fast charging, which should replenish the pack from 30% to 80% in 19 minutes. When combined with a full 50-liter fuel tank for the generator, the crossover achieves a total mixed driving range of 615 miles, with a claimed energy consumption rate of 16.6 kWh per 62 miles.

The B10 positions itself directly in the highly competitive compact crossover segment - it is 178.3 inches long, 74.2 inches wide, 65.2 inches tall, and it rides on a 107.7 inches wheelbase. It offers a ground clearance of 6.7 inches, and has a total curb weight of 3,935 lb. Cargo space is relatively modest for its class, providing a standard trunk volume of 334 liters when the rear seats are up.

Mexican buyers will get the vehicle in a single, well-equipped trim level called the Ultra Hibrido Design. Leapmotor priced this version at 575,000 Mexican pesos, which converts to approximately $32,880. Interestingly, European buyers face a steeper entry point, as the same model sells in Germany for $38,000, and in the UK it starts from $43,252. Mexican customers can choose from seven distinct exterior body colors, which they can pair with either a light or a dark interior color theme.

Inside the cabin, the dashboard sports 14.6-inch touchscreen interface with standard connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The vehicle also offers customizable ambient lighting to enhance the interior atmosphere. On the safety front, there are seven airbags as standard alongside a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and autonomous emergency braking.

Before hitting local showrooms, the vehicle underwent extensive localization testing at the Stellantis Mexico Automotive Engineering R&D and Testing Center to ensure compatibility with local driving conditions. Sales and service will use an established infrastructure, with 28 retail stores already operating across the nation, including six dedicated locations in Mexico City. After-sales support falls under the responsibility of the Mopar service division of Stellantis, and buyers receive a four-year vehicle warranty alongside an eight-year battery warranty. The brand also confirmed that two larger family-oriented crossovers, the C10 and the C16, will join the local lineup in the near future.

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