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Kia EV2 vs Leapmotor B10
Selected trimAirChange trim281 mi · 61 kWh · £27,995
Selected trim67.1kWh Design270 mi · 67.1 kWh · £31,495
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV2 leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving, while the Leapmotor B10 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV2 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the Leapmotor B10 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV2 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueLeapmotor
Kia
5.1
Leapmotor
6.8
Motorway RangeKia
Kia
5.5
Leapmotor
3.9
FamilyLeapmotor
Kia
2.1
Leapmotor
6.4
ChargingLeapmotor
Kia
4.8
Leapmotor
7.3
Cost Per MileKia
Kia
8.3
Leapmotor
2.5
City DrivingKia
Kia
8.8
Leapmotor
5.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Leapmotor B10
67.1kWh Design
- 68 litres more boot space
- 60 kW more power
- 1.5s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £27,995 (better) | £31,495 |
| Official range | 281 miles (better) | 270 miles |
| Boot space | 362 L | 430 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 20 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec | 8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV2
Leapmotor B10
Length
Kia EV24,060mm-455mm
Leapmotor B104,515mm
Width
Kia EV21,800mm-85mm
Leapmotor B101,885mm
Height
Kia EV21,575mm-80mm
Leapmotor B101,655mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,515 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm (better) | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Turning circle | 10 m (better) | 10.7 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare (better) | 515 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 362 L | 430 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1700 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 25 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia EV2
- At 4,060 mm, shorter than 100% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Leapmotor B10
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV2 Air |  Leapmotor B10 67.1kWh Design |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.06m | 4.51m+455mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.89m+85mm |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.66m+80mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.73m+170mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 362L | 430L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1700L |
| Frunk | Not available | 25L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.02m (better) | 10.7m |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 1,845kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh | 67.1kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 281 mi (better) | 270 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 168kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £27,995 (better) | £31,495 |
| Price after EV grant | £24,245 (-£3,750) | £31,495 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
* Kia EV2: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 281 miles (better) | 270 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 234 miles (better) | 193 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 20 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 168 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 174 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 61 kWh | 65 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec | 8 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 250 Nm (better) | 240 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia EV2
Air
Leapmotor B10
67.1kWh Design
Watch the reviews
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Kia EV2
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV2 Air
Kia EV2 Air
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Leapmotor B10 67.1kWh Design
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Kia EV2
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Leapmotor B10
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
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Kia EV2
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Leapmotor B10
- £26,3992026Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leapmotor B10 worth the extra £3,500 over the Kia EV2?
The Leapmotor B10 costs £3,500 more than the Kia EV2. For that premium it adds 68 litres more boot space, 60 kW more power and a 1.5s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Kia EV2 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV2 or the Leapmotor B10?
The Kia EV2 is £3,500 cheaper to buy. The Kia EV2 is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £192 for the Leapmotor B10, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV2 comes out roughly £3,740 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV2 and Leapmotor B10 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 234 miles for the Kia EV2 and 193 miles for the Leapmotor B10 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV2 goes roughly 41 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV2 or the Leapmotor B10?
The Kia EV2 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 85 mm narrower than the Leapmotor B10. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV2 and about 515 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor B10. The Kia EV2 also turns in a 0.7 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV2 or the Leapmotor B10?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia EV2 and 90% for the Leapmotor B10. That gives the Leapmotor B10 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Leapmotor B10's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV2's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The Leapmotor B10 has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia EV2.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .