Verdict
At RM125,800, the BYD Atto 3 is RM3,200 cheaper yet reaches 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, accepts 110 kW DC charging and supplies 3.3 kW through V2L. The Leapmotor C10 costs RM129,000, but its 69.9-kWh battery, 2,825-mm wheelbase and 4,739-mm body suit buyers who want the larger five-seat SUV; boot space is virtually identical at 435 litres versus 434 litres. Its 11 kW AC charging, seven airbags, 12-speaker audio and built-in navigation make the extra spend easier to justify for home-charging families.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if faster 110 kW DC charging, 3.3 kW V2L and the quicker 7.3-second sprint matter more than extra cabin footprint.
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you want the 284-mm longer body, 105-mm longer wheelbase, 11 kW AC charging and a seventh airbag.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Leapmotor C10 RM129,000.
- Motor output: BYD Atto 3 201 hp and 310 Nm; Leapmotor C10 215 hp and 320 Nm.
- Battery and claimed range: BYD Atto 3 60.48 kWh and 420 km; Leapmotor C10 69.9 kWh and 420 km.
- Charging and V2L: BYD Atto 3 7 kW AC, 110 kW DC and 3.3 kW V2L; Leapmotor C10 11 kW AC, 84 kW DC and 1.7 kW V2L.
- Performance and drive: BYD Atto 3 front-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds; Leapmotor C10 rear-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.
- Size and safety: BYD Atto 3 is 4,455 mm long with six airbags; Leapmotor C10 is 4,739 mm long with seven airbags.
Atto 3
- 110 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and auto high beam.
- 7 kW AC charging trails the C10's 11 kW rate.
- Six airbags versus the C10's seven.
- Smaller 4,455-mm body and 2,720-mm wheelbase.
C10
- Larger 4,739-mm body and 2,825-mm wheelbase.
- 11 kW AC charging, seven airbags and a 69.9-kWh battery.
- 12-speaker surround sound, built-in navigation and dual-zone automatic climate control.
- 84 kW DC charging is lower than the Atto 3's 110 kW.
- Its 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.2 seconds slower.
- 1.7 kW V2L output is below the Atto 3's 3.3 kW.
What the Atto 3 has over the C10
What the C10 has over the Atto 3
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The C10's wheelbase is 105 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM129,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM200 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,285/mo✓ | RM1,315/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,519✓ | RM3,602 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,280✓ | RM1,479 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.40✓ | RM7.39 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,791✓ | RM26,403 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 8.6 hours | 6.4 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 40 min✓ | 60 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 60.48 kWh | 69.9 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 420 km | 420 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW✓ | 84 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 1.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 435 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 245/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 245/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 17 inch | 16 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 12-speaker Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Atto 3 vs C10 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Leapmotor C10 better?
The Atto 3 is the better choice for faster DC charging, stronger V2L output and slightly quicker acceleration. Choose the C10 for its larger dimensions, 11 kW AC charging, seven airbags and richer cabin equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Leapmotor C10 costs RM3,200 more than the BYD Atto 3.
Which one charges faster?
The C10 charges faster on AC power at 11 kW versus 7 kW. The Atto 3 is faster on DC rapid charging at 110 kW versus 84 kW.
How long does charging take?
The Atto 3's 60.5 kWh battery takes about 8.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 110 kW peak. The C10's 69.9 kWh battery takes about 6.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 60 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 84 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The C10 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Atto 3 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.