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Volvo EC40 vs Leapmotor B10 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Leapmotor B10?

Volvo EC40 vs Leapmotor B10: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Leapmotor B10

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

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 B10 is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,906 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor B10 is markedly more efficient: consuming 12 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 151 km more than the Leapmotor B10.

B10

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EC40 offers substantially more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Leapmotor B10 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

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 B10 is moderately lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Leapmotor B10 offers barely more boot space – 420 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 435 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is clearly superior overall 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.

from £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
25,600 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
86 - 434 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 54 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,860 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
334 - 420 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
360 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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