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Lotus Emeya vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Leapmotor C10?

Lotus Emeya vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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  • markedly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Leapmotor C10

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Emeya

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Leapmotor C10 is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,334 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor C10 is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 70 km more than the Leapmotor C10.

C10

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers markedly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 598 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Leapmotor C10 takes 4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor C10 is markedly lighter – 1,950 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers moderately more boot space – 509 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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C10

Leapmotor C10

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 215 - 598 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 145 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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