The best home charger for the Leapmotor C10 is a 7.4kW (32A) single-phase wall charger — it charges the C10 overnight and matches the car’s 6.6kW onboard AC limit. This is the same across all variants — the 69.9kWh and 81.9kWh models both cap AC at 6.6kW. Full charge times, cables and DC info below.
Full home charge
10–100% on a 32A wall charger (by battery size)
DC fast charging
CCS2 • 84kW (69.9kWh) / 180kW (800V)
About the Leapmotor C10
The Leapmotor C10 is a mid-size electric SUV built on Leapmotor’s Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) platform. It’s offered with a 69.9kWh LFP battery (420km WLTP), and a newer 81.9kWh 800V pack in the Design Long Range (510km) and AWD (437km) models. Whichever you choose, the onboard AC charger is 6.6kW, so a single-phase wall charger is all you need at home — a three-phase charger won’t charge it any faster. Being LFP, you can charge to 100% every day.
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| Item | C10 (69.9kWh) | Design LR / AWD (81.9kWh 800V) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 69.9kWh LFP (66kWh usable) | 81.9kWh LFP (800V) |
| Range (WLTP) | 420km | 510km (Design LR) / 437km (AWD) |
| Maximum AC charge speed | 6.6kW (single-phase) | 6.6kW (single-phase) |
| Maximum DC charge speed | 84kW | 180kW |
| DC 30–80% | ~30 min | ~22 min |
| Motor / drive | 160kW RWD | 220kW RWD (LR) / 440kW AWD |
| Charge port | Type 2 + CCS2 — rear, driver’s side | |
| V2L | Yes — up to 3.3kW, standard | |
Every C10 supports single-phase charging only, so there’s no speed gain from a three-phase charger. Our 7kW home chargers suit most people’s needs and fully charge overnight — with smart scheduling for night rates and solar diversion to charge from your own roof. Choose the socket version (buy a separate cable that doubles for public charging) or the version with the cable attached.
Plug in and go
A fixed cable attached to the charger — the easiest daily experience. Pull in, plug in, done.
One cable for everything
Socket only — you use your own Type 2 cable. Great for sharing a charger between vehicles, or keeping one cable for home and public AC charging.
Got solar panels
Our smart chargers support solar diversion — soak up your excess solar export and charge for free during the day.
Most NZ homes
Our 7.4kW home chargers deliver the C10’s full 6.6kW AC rate and charge it overnight — the same recommendation for the 69.9kWh and the 81.9kWh 800V models. Choose a charger with the cable attached, or the untethered socket version if you’re buying your own Type 2 cable.
Load monitoring prevents overloading your mains while charging. Solar diversion varies charging power to match your solar generation. Scheduling via the free app makes the most of off-peak rates. And they’re EECA approved, meeting AS/NZS and WorkSafe standards.
Charge times from 10% to 100% with different home chargers. Times below are for the 69.9kWh battery; the 81.9kWh models take proportionally longer (about 25% more — e.g. ~12.5 hours on a 32A charger). The last few percent slow down as the cells balance, so times are estimates.
| Home charger type | Approx. 10–100% (69.9kWh) | Approx. 10–100% (81.9kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Factory plug-in 8A charger | ~35.9 hrs | ~44.5 hrs |
| 10A Type 2 plug-in charger | ~28.7 hrs | ~35.6 hrs |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | ~18 hrs | ~22.3 hrs |
| 32A wall charger with socket | ~10 hrs | ~12.5 hrs |
| 7kW wall charger with 6m cable (32A) | ~10 hrs | ~12.5 hrs |
Want exact numbers for your battery, power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
Power anywhere
The Leapmotor C10 comes with Vehicle-to-Load as standard across the range, letting you run tools, appliances or devices straight from the car’s battery — great for camping, tailgating, worksites, or as backup power during an outage. With up to an 81.9kWh battery on board and up to 3.3kW of output, there’s plenty to spare. You’ll need the Leapmotor V2L adapter — we sell it here.
The 69.9kWh C10 supports up to 84kW DC (30–80% in ~30 min), while the 81.9kWh 800V Design LR and AWD step up to 180kW DC (30–80% in ~22 min). Charging slows after 80%, so on longer trips you’re better to split charging up. DC chargers have cables attached — no need to bring your own.
Type 2 public AC chargers are found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and motels — you’ll need to bring your own cable for these.
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
We recommend a Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m. Every C10’s maximum AC charge speed is 6.6kW, so a standard single-phase 32A cable delivers full speed. The majority of free public chargers use a Type 2 socket; some have a cable hard-wired, so a cable isn’t needed 100% of the time.
A 7.4kW (32A) single-phase wall charger. It delivers the C10’s full 6.6kW onboard AC rate and charges it overnight. This applies to every variant — the 69.9kWh and the 81.9kWh 800V models both cap AC at 6.6kW, so a 22kW three-phase charger gives no benefit.
No. Every C10 charges at a maximum of 6.6kW on AC, which a normal single-phase 32A charger delivers in full. Three-phase would be wasted on this car, regardless of battery size or drivetrain.
Around 10 hours from 10–100% for the 69.9kWh on a 32A (6.6kW) wall charger, or about 12.5 hours for the larger 81.9kWh battery. The included 8A plug-in cable takes far longer, so a wall charger is well worth it.
AC home charging is identical — both cap at 6.6kW. The difference is DC fast charging and range: the 69.9kWh does up to 84kW DC, while the 81.9kWh 800V Design LR and AWD do up to 180kW DC (30–80% in ~22 min vs ~30 min) and go further on a charge.
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m. Since the C10 tops out at 6.6kW AC on all variants, a standard single-phase 32A cable is all you need to get full speed.
Yes — every C10 supports Vehicle-to-Load as standard, so you can power tools and devices from the car’s battery. We sell the Leapmotor V2L adapter here.
Free advice, no obligation
Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, confirm your cable needs, and recommend the best install option for your switchboard and parking spot. Or simply purchase online and have your local sparky install it.
Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar integration options (charge from excess solar for free)
– Public charging & cable guidance
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