Leapmotor is hosting its international Media Drive event in Rome, welcoming leading European automotive journalists to experience all‑new Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV. The Rome Test Drive Event moves from the city to the scenic roads around Bracciano Lake, combining urban driving with panoramic curves and gentle climbs, where the B10 Hybrid EV showcases its quietness, dynamic performance and smooth electric drive.
After introducing the fully electric B10 compact SUV at the end of 2025, Leapmotor strengthens its product portfolio with the B10 Hybrid EV, powered by the advanced Range Extender technology. Building on the system already proven on the C10, the B10 Hybrid EV pairs an electric propulsion system supported by a 1.5L onboard petrol generator that recharges the battery when needed.
The model features an 18.8 kWh battery offering 86 km electric range, a 50kW generator and a 50‑liter fuel tank delivering a combined range of up to 900 km.
A New Kind of Hybrid: Always Electric, With Support When Needed
Leapmotor’s Hybrid EV architecture reimagines the hybrid concept by placing electric drive at its core and delivering a genuinely 100% electric driving experience: the wheels are powered solely by the electric motor – unlike traditional hybrids, where the engine often contributes to propulsion – and the compact range extender engages only to produce electricity and recharge the battery when necessary.
The system is defined by three key principles:
- The electric motor always drives the wheels.
- The range extender is never mechanically connected to the wheels.
- Its function is to generate electricity during driving.
Thanks to this design, the B10 Hybrid EV offers a consistently pure electric feel, while enabling travel without dependence on frequent charging. Drivers enjoy smooth, silent performance, instant torque, and seamless acceleration without gear shifts, with energy management handled automatically—no action required from the driver.
