Leapmotor B10 Scores 5-Star ANCAP, Small SUV Shakes Up Market
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If you reckon cheap electric cars are glorified toys, the Leapmotor B10 wants a word. On 6 February 2026 the compact EV scored a full 5-star ANCAP safety rating after local testing, and that accolade applies to every variant on offer. That is not wallpaper praise. It is the kind of stamp that tells you this little SUV won’t fold like a lawn chair in a crash.
ANCAP Safety Results
The B10 did well across the board. It recorded strong results for Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection and Safety Assist, including a 95 percent score for child protection. That 95 percent equals the highest result seen under ANCAP’s 2023-2025 testing criteria. In short, it kept dummies and car seats in very good shape.
Why This Matters
Independent safety testing matters more now than ever. With a flood of new brands and models arriving, consumers need clear, comparable information to separate the credible from the cosmetic. ANCAP testing provides that reality check, ensuring vehicles meet consistent protection standards regardless of badge or price point.
Driver Appeal And Specification
The B10 is a small electric SUV built for the sensible and the show-off in equal measure. It blends neat styling, useful tech and a cabin that won’t make you regret a long commute. Leapmotor positions it as a versatile city runabout that will happily stretch to weekend trips, with the usual EV conveniences such as connectivity and driver assistance features.
Pricing starts from $38,990 drive-away for the Style variant and $41,990 drive-away for the Design variant. The model is being sold through Leapmotor dealerships across Australia and is pitched as one of the most competitively positioned small electric SUVs on the market.
So, if you want an affordable small EV that can be parked in a tiny apartment spot and still stop as if it means business, the B10 now carries the safety credentials to back that claim.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
