- Cutting-edge ‘LEAP MODE’ sees Leapmotor C10 effortlessly clear oncoming velocity bumps and potholes for final consolation
- Powered by Leapmotor’s superior Cell-to-Chassis EV structure and rear motor magnetic area
- Automatically prompts beneath 20mph when approaching raised or sunken highway surfaces
- Designed to scale back put on, tear, and heat beverage spillages
- ‘LEAP MODE’ can be out there to obtain by way of over-the-air replace from the beginning of April
Leapmotor has at the moment unveiled an uplifting new function for its C10 SUV, one which guarantees to alter the way in which UK drivers sort out the nation’s most infamous highway hazards.
The innovation, dubbed ‘LEAP MODE’, gently raises the C10 on an electromagnetic cushion, permitting it to drift over upcoming velocity bumps and potholes with serene, nearly whimsical, ease.
Available from April 1st as a seamless “up in the air” replace, ‘LEAP MODE’ maximises the potential of the C10’s pioneering Cell-to-Chassis electrical structure. By harnessing the highly effective magnets within the rear-mounted motor, the system creates a brief levitation area, lifting the automobile by as much as 20cm for a most of two seconds — roughly the peak of an particularly enthusiastic velocity bump.
The function could be activated by way of a devoted icon on the touchscreen, a steering wheel shortcut, or Leapmotor’s intuitive voice assistant. Drivers merely say “C10, LEAP” — regular tone or dramatic flourish non-compulsory.
When approaching an impediment at speeds beneath 20mph, ‘LEAP MODE’ mechanically initiates a easy, managed rise, permitting the car to glide over the bump or dip earlier than gently reducing again to earth. Leapmotor engineers engaged on the challenge reported a “floating sensation”, a “noticeable reduction in coffee spills”, and one even described it as “like riding a magic carpet”.
With an estimated 42,000 velocity bumps and greater than 1,000,000 potholes scattered throughout UK roads — costing drivers a median of £320 per restore — ‘LEAP MODE’ gives not solely extra consolation however potential financial savings on car upkeep…and take-away lattes.
Levi Tate, senior spokesperson for Leapmotor, mentioned: “The ’LEAP MODE’ takes technology already built into the C10 and gives it a rather surprising new purpose. It offers smoother journeys, fewer spills, and a welcome break from the UK’s ongoing battle with road surfaces. And just like every Leapmotor innovation, it represents exceptional value.”
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About Leapmotor International
Leapmotor International is a Stellantis-led three way partnership with a 51/49 partnership between Stellantis N.V. and Leapmotor. Founded in 2015. Leapmotor is concentrated on redefining the electrical car (EV) panorama by leveraging cutting-edge know-how and innovation. Leapmotor International was created to ship these tech-centric, inexpensive electrical mobility options to prospects across the globe utilizing Stellantis’ long-established and complete gross sales and post-sales community, which gives the best requirements of high quality and reliability. The firm started its operations in Europe in September 2024 and within the UK in March 2025, the place it at present has 70 retailers. Leapmotor has dedicated to rising this determine to over 100 by the tip of 2026. Leapmotor International’s product line-up contains the T03, an urban-focused A-segment EV, the not too long ago launched B10, a C-segment SUV and the C10, a totally geared up, family-oriented D-segment SUV car. Another two electrical fashions (the not too long ago unveiled B05, a C-segment hatch, and the B03X, a B-segment SUV) are deliberate earlier than the tip of 2026. www.leapmotor.net/uk.
