Kia Niro EV vs Leapmotor C10

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The Kia Niro EV has the higher published DC charging figure at 94 kW, which is roughly 12% higher than the Leapmotor C10 at 84 kW. In practice, that figure only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the published fast-charge window, the Kia Niro EV is listed at about 41 minutes, which is 9 minutes quicker than the Leapmotor C10 at 50 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The Leapmotor C10 has a WLTP rated range of approximately 490 km, which is roughly 26 km more than the Kia Niro EV at approximately 464 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The Kia Niro EV consumes 164 Wh/km, compared to 200 Wh/km for the Leapmotor C10. That means the Kia Niro EV uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The Leapmotor C10 has approximately 81.9 kWh of useable battery , while the Kia Niro EV has approximately 64.8 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

If fast charging is your priority, the Kia Niro EV has the higher published DC figure (up to 94 kW) and the shorter published charge time at approximately 41 minutes. For long road trips, published stop time matters more than the headline kW number alone.

For AC charging (home wallboxes, workplace chargers, and public street chargers), the Kia Niro EV supports up to 11 kW, compared to up to 6.6 kW for the Leapmotor C10. In Europe, many public chargers are 22 kW AC, so this difference can matter at those locations if the higher AC figure is fitted on the car you buy.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the Kia Niro EV is the more efficient choice at 164 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the Leapmotor C10 has a WLTP rated range of approximately 490 km, which is roughly 26 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.