The Leapmotor B10 has achieved a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, with the result applying to all variants of the battery-electric small SUV sold in Australia and New Zealand.
Introduced locally in November 2025, the Leapmotor B10 was assessed under ANCAP’s latest testing protocols, with its rating valid until December 2031. The result highlights the B10’s strong crash performance, comprehensive airbag coverage, and an extensive suite of active safety technologies fitted as standard across the range.
With high scores for adult and child occupant protection, and solid performance in pedestrian, cyclist and motorcyclist safety, the B10 positions itself as a safety-focused entrant in the increasingly competitive small electric SUV segment.
Breaking down the scores
Adult Occupant Protection – 93%
The Leapmotor B10 recorded a 93 per cent score for Adult Occupant Protection, achieving 37.29 points out of a possible 40. In frontal offset testing, the vehicle scored 6.57 points, while the full-width frontal test returned 7.72 points, indicating a stable passenger compartment and good protection for most critical body regions. Side-impact and oblique pole tests both achieved maximum scores of 6.00 points, supported by the fitment of a standard front centre airbag. Far-side impact protection scored 4.00 points, while whiplash protection was rated at 3.00 points for front occupants and 1.00 points for rear occupants. Rescue and extrication provisions contributed a further 3.00 points.
Child Occupant Protection – 95%
For Child Occupant Protection, the Leapmotor B10 achieved an impressive 95 per cent result, scoring 47.00 out of 49 points. Dynamic crash testing delivered full marks in both frontal (16.00 points) and side impact (8.00 points) scenarios, with good protection recorded across all critical body regions. The vehicle also scored strongly for child restraint installation (12.00 points), with compatible anchorage systems allowing most child seats to be fitted without issue. On-board child safety features added a further 11.00 points, reinforcing the B10’s strong family safety credentials.
Vulnerable Road User Protection – 84%
In the Vulnerable Road User Protection category, the B10 scored 84 per cent, equating to 53.04 points out of 63. Head protection for adults, children and cyclists contributed 11.70 points, while femur protection (4.50 points), pelvis protection (3.89 points) and knee and tibia protection (9.00 points) were also rated positively. The autonomous emergency braking system performed well in forward pedestrian scenarios, scoring 6.39 points, and delivered strong results for cyclist detection (8.57 points) and motorcyclist detection (6.00 points). Additional support from the lane support system for motorcycles contributed 3.00 points, though no points were awarded for reverse pedestrian AEB.
Safety Assist – 86%
The Leapmotor B10 also performed strongly in Safety Assist, achieving an 86 per cent score with 15.65 points out of 18. Seatbelt reminders scored 1.00 points, while the driver monitoring system contributed 1.30 points. The speed assistance system scored 2.41 points, and the autonomous emergency braking system performed consistently across car-to-car front-to-rear (3.75 points), junction and crossing (3.44 points), and head-on scenarios (0.75 points). The lane support system achieved 3.00 points, rounding out a comprehensive suite of standard driver-assistance technologies.
Standard safety equipment
All Leapmotor B10 variants come equipped with a comprehensive list of safety features, including:
- Airbags:
- Dual frontal airbags
- Side chest-protecting airbags
- Side head-protecting curtain airbags
- Front centre airbag
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB):
- Car-to-Car
- Vulnerable Road User (pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist)
- Junction and crossing assist
- Backover detection
- Head-on collision mitigation
- Lane Support System:
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
- Speed Assistance System (SAS)
- Driver monitoring system
- Seatbelt reminders for all seating positions
What does ANCAP say about this result?
ANCAP says the Leapmotor B10’s 5-star rating reflects a strong balance of crash protection and crash-avoidance technology, particularly for adult and child occupants.
The organisation highlighted the B10’s excellent side-impact and pole test performance, as well as the inclusion of a centre airbag and a wide range of standard active safety systems across all variants. ANCAP also noted the vehicle’s strong AEB performance for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
According to ANCAP, the result provides confidence for buyers considering an electric small SUV, especially families seeking high safety credentials alongside zero-emissions motoring.
Final thoughts
The Leapmotor B10’s 5-star ANCAP rating places it among the safest small electric SUVs available in Australia and New Zealand. With high scores for adult and child occupant protection, solid vulnerable road user performance, and a generous list of standard safety features, the B10 demonstrates a clear focus on occupant and road-user safety.
For buyers shopping in the $35,000–$65,000 electric SUV bracket, the Leapmotor B10 delivers strong safety credentials to match its competitive positioning in the growing EV market.
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