This guide covers both the B10 EV and the B10 Ultra Hybrid.
For the pure-electric B10, a 7.4kW (32A) single-phase charger suits most homes, and a 22kW three-phase charger unlocks its 11kW AC rate.
The Ultra Hybrid (range-extender) has a smaller 18.8kWh battery that caps at 6.6kW AC — a single-phase charger tops it up in under 3 hours. Full charge times, cables and DC info below.
Full home charge
10–100% on a 32A wall charger
DC fast charging
CCS2 • EV up to 168kW / Hybrid 46.6kW
About the Leapmotor B10
The Leapmotor B10 is a compact SUV offered as a pure-electric EV or a petrol range-extender (Ultra Hybrid). The B10 EV comes in Life (56.2kWh, 361km WLTP) and Design (67.1kWh, 434km WLTP) and supports 11kW AC — so a three-phase charger charges it faster if you have 3 phase at home. Most homes are only single phase so a single phase chagrer will still suit most peoples needs.
The B10 Ultra Hybrid pairs an 18.8kWh battery (86km electric, up to 900km combined) with a 1.5-litre generator engine, and caps AC at 6.6kW — a single-phase charger is all it needs. Both are LFP-friendly for daily 100% charging.
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| Item | B10 EV (Life / Design) | B10 Ultra Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Pure electric (BEV) | Range-extender EV — 1.5L petrol generator |
| Battery size | 56.2kWh / 67.1kWh LFP | 18.8kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 361km / 434km | 86km electric • up to 900km combined |
| Maximum AC charge speed | 11kW (three-phase) | 6.6kW (single-phase) |
| Maximum DC charge speed | ~140kW / ~168kW | 46.6kW |
| DC fast charge | 10–80% ~26 min | 30–80% ~30 min |
| Motor / drive | 160kW / 240Nm — RWD | |
| Charge port | Type 2 + CCS2 | |
| V2L | Yes — standard | |
For the B10 EV, a three-phase 22kW charger unlocks its 11kW AC rate — but our single-phase 7.4kW chargers still charge it overnight. For the Ultra Hybrid, a single-phase 7.4kW charger is all you need (it caps at 6.6kW). Either way, scheduling for night rates and solar diversion are where the real savings are.
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.
B10 EV — three-phase homes / Workplace
Only the B10 EV benefits from three-phase — it charges at up to 11kW AC. (The Ultra Hybrid caps at 6.6kW, so single-phase is all it needs.)
Your house needs to be pre-wired for three-phase from the street — most NZ houses only have single-phase. Check the switchboard for a main breaker with three switches joined as one, or Phase 1/2/3 labels.
Most NZ homes — EV & Ultra Hybrid
Our 7.4kW home chargers charge the B10 EV overnight and top up the Ultra Hybrid’s smaller battery in under 3 hours. 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% for each variant with different home chargers. The B10 EV columns cover the Life (56.2kWh) and Design (67.1kWh); the Ultra Hybrid has an 18.8kWh battery so tops up much faster. The last few percent slow down as the cells balance, so times below are estimates.
| Home charger type | EV Life (56.2kWh) | EV Design (67.1kWh) | Ultra Hybrid (18.8kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory plug-in 8A charger | ~30.5 hrs | ~36.5 hrs | ~10.2 hrs |
| 10A Type 2 plug-in charger | ~24.4 hrs | ~29.2 hrs | ~8.2 hrs |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | ~15.3 hrs | ~18.2 hrs | ~5.1 hrs |
| 32A single-phase wall charger (7.4kW) | ~7.6 hrs | ~9.1 hrs | ~2.9 hrs |
| 22kW three-phase wall charger (11kW rate) | ~5.1 hrs | ~6.1 hrs | n/a (6.6kW cap) |
Want exact numbers for your variant, power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
Power anywhere
Both B10 models come with Vehicle-to-Load as standard, letting you run tools, appliances or devices straight from the car’s battery — great for camping, worksites, or backup power in an outage. The Ultra Hybrid is especially handy here: its petrol generator can top the battery back up, so you can run gear all day. You’ll need the Leapmotor V2L adapter — we sell it here.
The B10 EV supports up to 168kW DC (Design; ~140kW Life), 10–80% in ~26 min. The Ultra Hybrid does up to 46.6kW DC, 30–80% in ~30 min — though as a range-extender you’ll rarely need public DC, since the petrol engine handles long trips. 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 (22kW-rated) in 5m. The B10 EV’s maximum AC charge speed is 11kW, so the 22kW cable ensures you get full speed; it also covers the Ultra Hybrid’s 6.6kW. 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.
For the B10 EV, a 7.4kW (32A) single-phase charger suits most homes; if you have three-phase, a 22kW charger unlocks its 11kW AC rate (Design ~6 hours). For the Ultra Hybrid, a 7.4kW single-phase charger is all you need — it caps at 6.6kW and tops up in under 3 hours.
The EV has a big 56.2–67.1kWh battery, charges at up to 11kW AC (three-phase useful) and up to 168kW DC. The Ultra Hybrid is a range-extender with a small 18.8kWh battery, caps at 6.6kW AC (single-phase only) and 46.6kW DC — and can run on petrol, so it never needs charging to keep moving.
Check your switchboard: look for a main circuit breaker with three switches joined as one, or labels for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3. The majority of NZ houses only have a single-phase feed from the street. (Only the B10 EV benefits from three-phase.)
EV: ~9 hours from 10–100% on a 7.4kW charger (Design), ~7.6 hours (Life), or ~6 hours at 11kW three-phase. Ultra Hybrid: ~2.9 hours on a 32A (6.6kW) charger.
A 22kW-rated Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m. This gives the B10 EV its full 11kW AC rate and also covers the Ultra Hybrid’s 6.6kW — one cable for both.
Yes — both models support Vehicle-to-Load as standard. The Ultra Hybrid is especially useful, as its petrol engine can recharge the battery for all-day power. 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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