Leapmotor C16 vs Volvo EX30
The Leapmotor C16 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2025 580 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
56/100#160 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EX30 Single motor extended range
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
55/100#70 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
C16Leapmotor C16EX30Volvo EX30
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 11%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+91 kW· 108%
- Cargo space- best on this row+13.5 cu ft· 120%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 20%
- Torque- best on this row+13 lb-ft· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Leapmotor C16 | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: P5 Electric | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: P5 Long Range Electric | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Leapmotor C16 if
Pick the Volvo EX30 if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Leapmotor C16Volvo EX30
Range
52- Different test cycles - not compared.72Charging
3739Performance
6883Practicality
9544
How much is each in the US?
Leapmotor C16
No US price yet
- Single Motor Extended Range
- $40,345
- Twin Motor Performance
- $46,345
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Leapmotor C16
- WLTP
- Volvo EX30
- 261 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Leapmotor C16C16
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Leapmotor C16
- Leapmotor C16
- Volvo EX30
- 28 min
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Leapmotor C16
- Volvo EX30
- 175 kW
- Ahead by
- 91 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Leapmotor C16
- 6.4 / 6.4 / 7 scontested: sources disagree
- Volvo EX30
- 5.3 s
Where next
Compare with others
Leapmotor C16 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 35 sources
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