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BYD Sealion 7 vs Leapmotor C10
Selected trimComfortChange trim300 mi · 82.5 kWh · £44,990
Selected trimStandard262 mi · 69.9 kWh · £36,500
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD Sealion 7 leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Leapmotor C10 leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD Sealion 7 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Leapmotor C10 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BYD Sealion 7 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
BYD
6
Leapmotor
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeBYD
BYD
3.1
Leapmotor
2.1
FamilyBYD
BYD
8
Leapmotor
6.1
ChargingBYD
BYD
5.9
Leapmotor
1.5
City DrivingLeapmotor
BYD
2.2
Leapmotor
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
BYD Sealion 7
Comfort
- 38 miles more WLTP range
- 85 litres more boot space
- 66 kW faster rapid charging
- 70 kW more power
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £44,990 | £36,500 (better) |
| Official range | 300 miles (better) | 262 miles |
| Boot space | 520 L (better) | 435 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 7.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD Sealion 7
Leapmotor C10
Length
BYD Sealion 74,830mm
Leapmotor C104,739mm-91mm
Width
BYD Sealion 71,925mm
Leapmotor C101,900mm-25mm
Height
BYD Sealion 71,620mm-60mm
Leapmotor C101,680mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,925 mm | 1,900 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,189 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m | 11.2 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 475 mm spare | 500 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L (better) | 435 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1789 L (better) | 1410 L |
| Frunk | 58 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD Sealion 7
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- At 4,830 mm, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
Leapmotor C10
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD Sealion 7 Comfort |  Leapmotor C10 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.83m | 4.74m-91mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.90m-25mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | Not available |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.68m+60mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.93m | 2.83m-105mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L (better) | 435L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1789L (better) | 1410L |
| Frunk | 58L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.7m | 11.2m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,225kg | 1,980kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 82.5kWh (better) | 69.9kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 300 mi (better) | 262 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW (better) | 84kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £44,990 | £36,500 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 300 miles (better) | 262 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 204 miles (better) | 175 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW (better) | 84 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 6.6 kW |
| Energy consumption | 199 Wh/km | 197 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 82.5 kWh (better) | 69.9 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 7.5 sec |
| Power | 230 kW (better) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 380 Nm (better) | 320 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BYD Sealion 7
Comfort
6.6/10
average across 6 reviews
- Parkers3.9/5
- Electrifying.com7/10
- Auto Express3.5/5
Leapmotor C10
Base
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BYD Sealion 7
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £30,211 | £23,290 |
| Average used price | £30,993 | £25,030 |
| Saving vs RRP | £13,997 below new | £11,470 below new |
| Recent used-price trend | Up 11.3% over ~6 months | Broadly flat |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD Sealion 7 Comfort
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Leapmotor C10 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Leapmotor C10Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km (better) | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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BYD Sealion 7
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Leapmotor C10
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
BYD Sealion 7
No active listings.
Leapmotor C10
- £25,2992025Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD Sealion 7 worth the extra £8,490 over the Leapmotor C10?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs £8,490 more than the Leapmotor C10. For that premium it adds 38 miles more WLTP range, 66 kW faster peak rapid charging and 85 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BYD Sealion 7 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Leapmotor C10?
The Leapmotor C10 is £8,490 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £216 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Leapmotor C10 comes out roughly £8,490 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD Sealion 7 and Leapmotor C10 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 204 miles for the BYD Sealion 7 and 175 miles for the Leapmotor C10 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BYD Sealion 7 goes roughly 29 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 24-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Leapmotor C10?
The two are within 25 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor C10 and about 475 mm of total clearance for the BYD Sealion 7. The Leapmotor C10 also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Leapmotor C10?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD Sealion 7 and 90% for the Leapmotor C10. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .