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Leapmotor C10 vs Omoda E5
Selected trimStandard262 mi · 69.9 kWh · £36,500
Selected trimKnightChange trim267 mi · 61 kWh · £33,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Leapmotor C10 stays competitive across the board, while the Omoda E5 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Omoda E5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Omoda E5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Leapmotor
5.9
Omoda
6.2
Too close to call
Motorway RangeOmoda
Leapmotor
2.1
Omoda
3.7
Family
Leapmotor
6.1
Omoda
5.7
Too close to call
ChargingOmoda
Leapmotor
1.5
Omoda
4.4
Cost Per MileOmoda
Leapmotor
0.9
Omoda
4.1
City DrivingOmoda
Leapmotor
3.2
Omoda
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Omoda E5
Knight
- £3,435 cheaper
- 46 kW faster rapid charging
- 37 Wh/km more efficient
- 0.4 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Leapmotor C10Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,500 | £33,065 (better) |
| Official range | 262 miles | 267 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 435 L (better) | 380 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 28 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec | 7.2 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Leapmotor C10
Omoda E5
Length
Leapmotor C104,739mm
Omoda E54,424mm-315mm
Width
Leapmotor C101,900mm
Omoda E51,830mm-70mm
Height
Leapmotor C101,680mm
Omoda E51,588mm-92mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Leapmotor C10Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,739 mm | 4,424 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,830 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 10.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 570 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Leapmotor C10Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 435 L (better) | 380 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1410 L (better) | 1075 L |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Leapmotor C10 Base |  Omoda E5 Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.74m | 4.42m-315mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.83m-70mm |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.59m-92mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | 2.63m-195mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 147mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 435L (better) | 380L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1410L (better) | 1075L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m | 10.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,980kg | 1,710kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 69.9kWh (better) | 61kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 262 mi | 267 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 84kW | 130kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,500 | £33,065 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Leapmotor C10Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 262 miles | 267 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 175 miles | 194 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 28 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 84 kW | 130 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 6.6 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 197 Wh/km | 160 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 69.9 kWh (better) | 60 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Leapmotor C10Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec | 7.2 sec (better) |
| Power | 160 kW (better) | 155 kW |
| Torque | 320 Nm (better) | 288 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Leapmotor C10
Base
Omoda E5
Knight
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Leapmotor C10
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Leapmotor C10Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £23,290 | £22,098 |
| Average used price | £25,030 | £23,495 |
| Saving vs RRP | £11,470 below new | £9,570 below new |
| Recent used-price trend | Broadly flat | 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 - Leapmotor C10 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Omoda E5 Knight
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Leapmotor C10Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Leapmotor C10
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Omoda E5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Leapmotor C10
- £25,2992025Car360View
Omoda E5
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leapmotor C10 worth the extra £3,435 over the Omoda E5?
The Leapmotor C10 costs £3,435 more than the Omoda E5. For that premium it adds 55 litres more boot space. The Omoda E5 is not just cheaper - it also offers 46 kW faster peak rapid charging and lower energy use, 160 versus 197 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Omoda E5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Leapmotor C10 or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is £3,435 cheaper to buy. The Omoda E5 is cheaper to charge, roughly £176 a year versus £216 for the Leapmotor C10, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Omoda E5 comes out roughly £3,635 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Leapmotor C10 and Omoda E5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 175 miles for the Leapmotor C10 and 194 miles for the Omoda E5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Omoda E5 goes roughly 20 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Leapmotor C10 or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 70 mm narrower than the Leapmotor C10. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor C10. The Omoda E5 also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Leapmotor C10 or the Omoda E5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Leapmotor C10 and 90% for the Omoda E5. 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.
Go deeper on each car
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Further reading
Explore buying and ownership guides to help you choose between these electric cars.
GuideBuying a Used Leapmotor C10 (2024 on): Value, Warranty, Charging & What to Pay
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GuideBuying a Used Omoda E5 (2024 on): the 2026 Update, the Recall & What to Pay
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .