There is a question that still comes up whenever someone considers buying an electric vehicle for traveling around Mexico: what happens when the battery runs out and there is no charger nearby? Leapmotor found an unconventional answer for its B10 Ultra Hybrid. The SUV can travel up to 990 kilometers on a combination of fuel and electricity under the NEDC cycle, but the gasoline engine does not drive the wheels. Its only task is to generate energy for the electric system.
The formula combines an 18.8 kWh LFP battery with an electric motor producing 215 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. The B10 can travel up to 98 kilometers in electric mode before relying on the gasoline generator. When more range is needed, a 1.5-liter engine connected to the system as a generator comes into operation. The fuel tank has a capacity of 50 liters. The 990-kilometer figure corresponds to the NEDC cycle, so it should not be confused with the range that will necessarily be achieved on the highway under real-world traffic, speed, weather, and load conditions.
System Ultra Hybrid from Leapmotor.
The proposal has a fairly concrete consequence for the Mexican market. The B10 can be used as an electric vehicle for everyday trips while retaining the ability to make long journeys without depending on a network of chargers. For someone who lives in a city with limited charging infrastructure and frequently travels on highways, that difference may matter more than an acceleration figure. The system also eliminates the need to look for an outlet every time the battery approaches the limit of its electric range.
And it is not a small SUV. The B10 measures 4.5 meters long, 1.8 meters wide, and 1.6 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2.7 meters. The second row has a flat floor and enough space for three occupants, with air-conditioning vents and USB ports. The panoramic roof measures 1.8 m². The trunk offers 334 liters, although with the rear seats folded, capacity reaches 1,005 liters. The size aims for a middle ground: enough space for a family without turning the vehicle into an SUV that is difficult to maneuver in the city.
The B10 measures 4.5 meters long.
Inside, Leapmotor has made technology a major part of the experience. The central screen measures 14.6 inches and the digital instrument cluster measures 8.8 inches. The multimedia system uses a Snapdragon 8155 chip, features LEAP OS 4.0 Plus, and supports OTA updates. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also available, while the sound system uses 12 speakers and a DSP processor. The front seats have electric adjustment, heating, and ventilation, with perforated synthetic leather.
The less visible part also deserves attention. The LEAP 3.5 architecture concentrates vehicle functions in a central domain control system and connects up to 22 electronic control units. The B10 adds 17 ADAS systems and 360-degree vision cameras. Euro NCAP awarded it five stars in 2025, with 93% protection for adult occupants and another 93% for children. The suspension is independent on both axles and weight distribution is 50:50. Stellantis also tuned the chassis at the Balocco Circuit and, before its arrival at Mexican dealerships, Stellantis Mexico’s Automotive Engineering Research, Development and Testing Center worked on conditions related to the country’s climate and terrain.
Leapmotor B10: Performance, Price and Warranty
Performance was not left out of the equation either. The B10 Ultra Hybrid accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 7.5 seconds and reaches 170 kilometers per hour, with the speed electronically limited. The brand is part of Leapmotor International, the global operation backed by Stellantis, and the B10 is the first model in the B Series specifically designed for international markets. In Mexico, the brand will have Mopar support for service, parts, accessories, and collision components through its nationwide network.
The price helps explain where Leapmotor intends to compete: the B10 Ultra Hybrid costs 575,000 pesos. The warranty for the high-voltage battery is eight years or 160,000 kilometers, while the general program covers four years or 100,000 kilometers. Seven colors are available, ranging from Stellar Blue and Dawn Purple to Lightning White, Tundra Gray, Eclipse Black, Storm Gray, and Galaxy Silver.
The high-voltage battery warranty is eight years or 160,000 kilometers.
The approach is interesting because the B10 does not attempt to solve the transition to electric vehicles with a huge battery. Instead, it does so with a relatively compact battery and a gasoline generator that extends the range when necessary. For someone who only needs urban mobility, the 98 electric kilometers can cover a large part of their routine; for someone planning to leave the city, the 50 liters of fuel completely change the conversation. At 575,000 pesos, Leapmotor’s real challenge will be demonstrating that this combination of electric power and a generator can deliver in Mexico the practicality it promises on paper.
Source: xataka
