C10 / Charging & battery

How to release a locked Leapmotor C10 charging plug

The charging connector has a lock. Pulling harder can damage it, especially when an AC session has not been stopped and unlocked correctly.

3 min readReviewed 27 October 2026

2025 manualC10 BEV infotainment / fitted equipmentAustralia · export specification

CHECK YOUR CARC10 BEV · Australia English documentation · June 2025 manual · export equipment only

Checked against the English BEV manual linked below. China-market reports identify the owner question; they do not establish an export defect, a recall or a guaranteed fix. Match the handbook and equipment in your car, and follow current on-screen instructions where software differs.

THE QUICK ANSWER

End charging using the charger’s instructions. For AC, unlock the vehicle or use the slow-charging-plug unlock control in Settings → Charging. For DC, follow the fast charger’s stop/unlock procedure. Contact the operator or dealer if the connector stays locked.

The China-market owner report

A Chinese C10 owner’s usage post warns about different AC and DC connector locking arrangements. Chinese connector hardware is not the export connector specification, so the operating steps here come from the export handbook.

Before you start

Use dry hands and stand clear of water. If there is damage, smoke, a burning smell or abnormal heat, stop and seek assistance instead of touching or forcing the connection.

What to check

1End the charging sessionFollow the charging station or wallbox instructions to stop charging before removal. Wait for its confirmation rather than pulling during energy transfer.
2Use the correct unlock methodFor AC slow charging, unlock the vehicle or select the documented slow-charging-plug unlock control under Settings → Charging. For DC, unlock through the charging station.
3Remove without twisting or forceOnce released, withdraw the connector normally and return it to its holder. Do not lever the plug or pull the cable.
4Close the covers or obtain helpClose the protective cap and charge-port flap. If it remains locked, contact the charger operator or an authorised dealer for the vehicle-specific recovery procedure.

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Check the result

Normal release should not require force. Emergency release is a separate, vehicle-specific procedure; this guide does not instruct you to dismantle trim or handle charging-system components.

Common questions

Can I use the AC unlock button for a DC station?+

The checked manual directs fast-charger unlocking to the charging station.

Should I pull harder after unlocking?+

No. A connector that remains trapped needs assistance, not increased force.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Operating steps are checked against manufacturer documentation; Chinese owner discussions are labelled as anecdotal reports. They identify questions, not the prevalence or cause of a fault. Reviewed on 27 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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