With a budget of under 100,000 to buy a pure electric SUV, if you want to balance daily grocery shopping and kids transport with weekend camping and gatherings, which one is better, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 or Leapmotor A10? I believe this is a question many friends are pondering. Today, we won't beat around the bush, directly comparing two configurations where their terminal prices are both over 70,000: Changan Qiyuan New Q05 2026 Model 405 Max, Leapmotor A10 2026 Model 505 Joyful Edition, to see which one is truly the best travel companion?
Purchasing major items like cars, stability and reliability are absolutely the most important. So where do we look to see if an EV is stable and reliable? Quality control, technology, and the three-electric systems are core elements. At the quality control level, both sides are quite capable, as they are all global vehicles meeting strict global testing standards. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 was launched in Thailand in May and will enter more overseas countries soon. Leapmotor A10 is expected to enter the European market in the third quarter of this year. So what about the three-electric systems and technology?
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
Changan Qiyuan New Q05 performs well, equipped with CATL cells and Golden Bell 2.0 3C fast charging battery technology. The chassis also has protective plates for better protection. Usually, if driving on unpaved roads, fishing, camping, etc., there is no need to worry too much about scraping the chassis and damaging the battery. Regarding range, this car is 405km fully charged, of course, it also has 506km optional, and they are all CATL cells, trustworthy.
(Leapmotor A10)
(Leapmotor A10)
Leapmotor A10 is equipped with cells from Jiangsu Zhongli or Gotion High-tech, belonging to second-tier brands. It uses liquid cooling technology, fast heat dissipation, and is safe enough. However, it is worth mentioning that only the high-spec of Leapmotor A10 uses liquid cooling, the low-spec uses air cooling technology, heat dissipation is not that capable. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 low-spec uses direct cooling, heat dissipation effect is better than air cooling, high-spec also uses liquid cooling heat dissipation. Regarding range, this car is given 505km, fully charged can run a bit further. Simply put, at the same price, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 battery is from a major factory more reliable, Leapmotor A10 range is longer runs further, so how would you choose?
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
(Leapmotor A10)
Next, let's look at space and comfort, this difference is quite large. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is a compact SUV, wheelbase 2735mm, Leapmotor A10 is a small SUV, wheelbase 2605mm, lagging behind by 130mm. Going out one or two people daily is nothing, but if three or five friends, parents and family go out together there is a difference.
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
Taking an adult with height 175cm as a reference, enter the driver's seat of the two SUVs respectively and adjust the sitting posture, then come to the second row to sit. At this time, the reviewer in the back row of Changan Qiyuan New Q05, headroom and legroom respectively can still remain 1 fist and 2 fists. Its rear backrest angle can also be adjusted, long time riding car can have different sitting posture, can relieve certain fatigue sensation. At the same time, hot summer and cold winter, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 back row also has air conditioning vents, can give back row better riding experience.
(Leapmotor A10)
(Leapmotor A10)
While the reviewer in the back row of Leapmotor A10, headroom and legroom respectively remain 1 fist and 1 fist 3 fingers, seat backrest angle is relatively small, also cannot be adjusted, long time riding will be relatively tired. But if there are small babies at home, this small car is good because it comes with a small table, can put toys, tablet, but from safety start, driving time does not suggest use.
(Leapmotor A10)
Furthermore, regarding sitting comfort, this price A10 offers few configurations, only driver electric adjustment and front row heating, seat fit is also average. Daily commuting is certainly no problem, but sitting in the car for one or two hours is still very tiring.
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
Changan Qiyuan New Q05 then front row all come with electric adjustment, driver's seat is the most comfortable place, headrest, lumbar support, heating, ventilation even massage functions all have, work lunch break, camping driving tired, directly fold down seat lie down open massage function, half hour later immediately can restore state.
Now buying car smart technology definitely cannot lag, two cars are conventional L2 level assisted driving nothing much to say, but cockpit is big different. Leapmotor A10's Leapmotor OS system ecosystem is still good, card layout operation is also simple direct; Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is Tiandu smart cockpit, also smooth and fluid, and than Leapmotor A10 more has Carlink, CarPlay and Honor Link, for using Apple and Honor phone friends more friendly, and more out voice command for visible content function, no need wake directly can say out command operation, use more convenient.
Summary:
After a comparison, two cars have their own unique selling points. Leapmotor A10 wins in range being long enough, while Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is more like an "all-rounder". CATL cells + Golden Bell battery technology, quality makes people feel relieved; wheelbase is 130mm larger, back row backrest adjustable, multi-person travel more free; plus driver ventilation massage, voice command for visible content etc configurations, indeed capable. If I were to choose, I would vote for Changan Qiyuan New Q05, after buying every day have to drive, to yourself a little better, than anything is worth. What do you think?
