LEAPMOTOR T03 HATCHBACK

Name: LEAPMOTOR T03 70kW 37kWh 5dr Auto
Brand: LEAPMOTOR T03
SKU: 106701
Availability: InStock

70kW 37kWh 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 165 miles

Real World Estimate 140 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 81mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 165 miles

Real World Estimate 140 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 81mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

LEAPMOTOR T03 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
6
Handling
5
Comfort
6
Space
8
Styling
6
Build
6
Value
8
Equipment
8
Economy
6
Depreciation
6
Insurance
5

The Leapmotor T03 might be the best small electric car you've never heard of. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

At last, there are small electric cars priced comparably to combustion ones, though the EVs in question are only from bargain or emerging brands. One such is the car we look at here, the Leapmotor T03.

Background

Unlike some other Chinese brands, Leapmotor prioritises value above all else, but doesn't deliver it in its EVs with drawbacks like overly feeble performance, basic equipment levels and pathetic driving range. Perfect proof of that comes with this car, the Leapmotor T03. As you might guess from this Chinese model's friendly look, there's a surprising amount of European-ness here. Both from the car, which is built in the old Fiat 500 factory in Tychy, Poland; and from the brand that sells it, Leapmotor International, which is partly owned by Western auto conglomerate Stellantis, whose various brand showrooms will be used to sell the T03. Leapmotor was formed in China as recently as 2016 (by Zhu Jiangming, an electrical engineer with no previous automotive experience), but has grown rapidly, already selling a quarter of a million cars globally and expecting to double that figure by 2030. Providing of course that models like the T03 attract a wide audience. And this car might. Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

Just one powertrain is on offer, with a 93bhp motor that embarrasses the 64bhp you get from a comparable Dacia Spring; hence a 0-62mph time of 12.7s that's a second faster than that Romanian model. More significantly, this Leapmotor's 37.3kWh battery is bigger too, offering a 165 mile range. The comparable Spring has a 26.8kWh battery with a mere 140 mile range. The T03 has quite a lot of motor wine at under 20mph, but it's fine once you get going and there are three powertrain modes ('Eco', 'Standard' and 'Sport'). And three steering settings ('Comfort', 'Standard' and 'Sport') the lightest of which is very light indeed. You can really jink around the urban traffic, parking could hardly be easier and the turning circle (9.7m) is very tight. Expect quite a lot of wind noise at highway speeds, but obviously, this Leapmotor isn't really intended for much out-of-town use (the top speed is 80mph), thought it's more 'proper-car-like' on the highway than you might expect. One annoying feature is that you have to actually stop and park up to turn the rather intrusive ADAS camera safety features off. There are three levels of brake regeneration - 'Eco', 'Standard' and 'Sport'. 'Sport' is the fiercest and in this setting, you can almost enjoy 'one-pedal' driving where it's hardly ever necessary to use the actual brake pedal to slow the car, unless you're coming to a stop.

Design and Build

The T03 is, to suit its urban remit, satisfyingly little, just 3,620mm long and 1,577mm wide (about the footprint of a Fiat 500e), but notably taller (1,652mm). Compared to its arch-rival, Dacia's Spring, it's shorter and narrower, but 61mm taller. The styling is very rounded, the dinky narrow little wheels sit at each corner and the faux grille is shaped to look like a smile. Inside up-front, it's all pretty basic of course; what's not coated in cloth is all fashioned from hard plastic. But there's a full dose of screen tech, an 8-inch instrument display matched with a 10-inch central screen. That infotainment monitor (which uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon tech) has inhaled most of the functions that would normally be handled by fascia buttons in a car of this price (including, unfortunately, the climate controls). And, just as unfortunately, it lacks 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' and is partly hidden by the (non-adjustable) steering wheel. Navigation is included though and there are some nice cabin touches, like the leather-clad steering wheel and the chromed door handles. In the back, there are only two seats, but it's far more spacious than you'd expect for a car of this class with such small dimensions. That's because the 2,400mm-long wheelbase and space across the platform is maximised by Leapmotor's clever 'cell-to-chassis' architecture. Emphasising the airy feel it is a standard-fit glass panoramic roof. A couple of six-footers would just about fit and there's an ISOFIX app mounting for a child seat. Where you pay for this a bit is in boot capacity, rated at just 210-litres (a Dacia Spring has 308-litres). There's a high loading lip too and a complete lack of under-floor storage, so the charging cables will take up much of the room you do have. It'll be fine for school bags and the weekly shop though.

Market and Model

From launch, Leapmotor wanted around £16,000 for this T03, which is very good value indeed. It's not quite enough to make this car the UK's cheapest new EV; there's an entry-level version of the Dacia Spring at around £15,000, but that's the feeble 45hp version hardly anyone wants. Bear in mind that from these prices, as we completed this test, Leapmotor was offering an 'Electric Car Grant' to reduce the price by £3,750. A more sensibly-engineered 65hp Spring will cost about the same as a T03 when all is taken into account, but has a smaller 26.8kWh battery and 28hp less power. To get anywhere near the equipment level of this Leapmotor, you'd need the Spring in its top-spec 'Extreme' form, which costs £1,000 more - and even then, you wouldn't get as much kit as on this Chinese model. A T03 comes only in a single level of spec and includes 15-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, adaptive cruise control, auto air conditioning, an 8-inch instrument cluster, a synthetic leather steering wheel, rear parking sensors and a rear view camera. You get LED taillights but not LED headlights. Media stuff is taken care of by a 10-inch central console with navigation, Wi-Fi and 4G, plus an 'app control' system. Safety kit includes twin front side and curtain airbags, plus a complete portfolio of ADAS camera safety kit. Including autonomous emergency braking, Lane departure warning, automatic speed assist with traffic sign recognition, driver tiredness detection, blind spot detection, forward collision warning and Emergency Lane Keep Assist. Though the T03 is yet to be tested for safety by Euro NCAP, it should be fundamentally pretty solid given that 68% of its body is made from high-strength steel and the structure features 'energy-absorbing boxes'. This 'body-in-cage' structure uses a one-piece all-aluminium anti-collision beam and high-strength steel format.

Cost of Ownership

We gave you the EV mileage figure in our 'Driving' section - 165 miles, providing you keep the car in its most frugal 'Eco' drive mode. You should be to reach that figure even in winter thanks to a cloud-based system that monitors the battery to keep it at optimal temperature. Also helping with the range figure are the thin 165-section tyres, the brake regeneration system and a low drag coefficient of 0.26Cd. Detracting from it is the rather chunky 1,203kg kerb weight, which is to 29kg more than a rival Dacia Spring (probably because of this Chinese model's higher levels of standard equipment and its larger battery). Efficiency is officially rated at 3.8mpkWh; that's a bit behind the 4.6mpkWh of the Spring (which as we told you in our 'Driving' section in its volume 26.8kWh form goes 25 miles less on a charge). And battery replenishment times? Well the DC charging rate's pretty slow (up to just 45kW) but better than that rival Dacia (which can only charge at up to 30kW). DC charging can be completed from 30 to 80% in 36 minutes. For home use, there's an on-board 6.6kW charger that can offer an AC charging top up from a 7.4kW wallbox in 3 hours and 35 minutes. A full 7.4kW wallbox charge would need six hours and 30 minutes. There's a four year or 60,000 mile warranty. And the industry-usual eight year battery warranty. Maintenance should be straightforward thanks to the brand's network of UK Stellantis dealerships.

Summary

There's a lot to like here for the money Leapmotor is asking. For the many customers who would ideally like a more affordable Fiat 500e, but with the five doors and practicality of an electric Fiat Grande Panda, a T03 might be just about ideal. The Dacia Spring was supposed to meet that need, but this Leapmotor model trumps that Romanian rival in most of the areas that really matter - drive range, power, value, equipment and rear seat space. It's an impressive first effort from this Chinese maker in this segment. Of course, there are things to criticise, as you'd expect there would be for the budget price. Boot space is tiny and too many functions are controlled by the cabin's touchscreen. A emotive name would probably also help this Chinese brand's cause here; tell the neighbours you've just bought a Fiat 500 and you sound on-trend. The purchase of a Leapmotor T03 sounds like acquisition of a domestic appliance. But if you don't mind that, then certainly check one of these out. At last, a small EV properly priced, free of onerous range restrictions and accessible to almost anyone. It's been a long time coming.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

10.1" LCD centre control touchscreen display
3 Driving modes
3 steering modes
8" floating LCD instrument cluster
Adaptive cruise control
Advanced driver distraction warning
App control
Blind spot detection
Bluetooth
Centre console large colour screen
Column operated drive selector
Driver drowsiness and attention warning
Driver seat departure reminder
Dynamic guide line
eCall emergency call system
Electric power assisted steering
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
English user manual
Event data recorder
Forward collision warning
GPS navigation system
Injection moulding instrument panel
Intelligent speed assist
Lane departure warning
Lane keep assist with lane change alert
Monocular camera
Online navigation
Over air updates (OTA)
Rear parking distance sensors
Rear side looking millimetre wave radar(2 angle radar)
Reversing camera
Side collision sensors
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Type 2 mode 2 charging cable
Type 2 mode 3 charging cable
Wallbox charging cable

Entertainment

2x USB port with charging function
4 speakers
DAB+ FM radio
In vehicle wifi
Online Amazon music

Exterior Features

Anti-dazzling interior manual rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Black roof
Body colour door handles
Dual fog lamp
Dual reversing lamp
Electric adjustable exterior rearview mirror lenses
Electric panoramic sunroof shade with anti pinch
EV logo
Front and rear electric windows with one touch open and close and anti-pinch
Front frameless wipers
Front nozzle
Front tow hook
Halogen headlight with high and low beam lens
Heated exterior mirrors
Heated rear windshield
High mounted rear brake light
LED brake lights
LED daytime running lights
LED license plate light
Manual folding door mirrors
Manual height adjustment headlights
Mesh print backlite
Open and closure remote window
Rain sensor
Rear reflex reflector
Rear side wing doors
Rear windshield concealed antenna
Tail logo
Tailgate license plate holes
Window lock switch

Interior Features

12V power sockets
2 Rear ISOFIX child seat
2 seat bench in 2nd row
3 point ELR rear seatbelts x 2
4 way manual adjustable front passenger seat
6 way adjustable driver seat
Air conditioning refrigerant R1234YF
Backdoor switch
Centre console storage box
Chrome interior door handles
Cupholder
Driver and front passenger sun visor with vanity mirror
Fabric non woven headliner
Fabric upholstery
Front door armrest trim cover
Front headrests
Front Integrated seats
Front license plate frame
Front reading light
Headliner handles
Injection molded rear door trim armrest area
Leatherette steering wheel
Lidded glovebox
Multifunction steering wheel
Rear headrests
Rear seats integrated folding
Single front passenger seat
Single zone electrical air conditionining
Steering wheel up and down adjustment
Trunk light

Packs

Cockpit sound package - T03

Passive Safety

3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
ABS+EBD+Brake assist
Active Traction Control (TRC)
ASR
Auto hold function
Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS)
Brake override system (BOS)
Door opening warning
Driver airbag
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Electronic parking brake
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Emergency brake assist
Front and rear disc brakes
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
Inflation pump
Rear door mechanical children lock switch
Regenerative braking system
Seatbelt reminder for driver and passenger
Side air curtains in front and rear
Traction control system (TCS)
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning triangle

Security

Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
Alcohol interlock interface
Automatic door locking
Central door locking
Collision auto unlock
Door unlocking reminder
Hazard alarm system
Keyless start system
Remote control keys

Wheels

15" Alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

37.3
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

210
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

6.6
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

36
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

45
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Front
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

45
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

37.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

16.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

3.8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

266
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

165

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC

0.0
Badge Power

95
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

Not Available
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

25U
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

4
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

12.7
Engine Power - BHP

95
Engine Power - KW

70
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

117
Engine Torque - MKG

16.1
Engine Torque - NM

158
Top Speed

81

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

165/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear

165/65 R15
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

15" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1577
Length

3620
Wheelbase

2400
Width

1652

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

210
Minimum Kerbweight

1175
No. of Seats

4

Exterior Features

Pearlescent paint
Solid paint

Paintwork

Pearl - Canopy grey
Pearl - Glacier blue
Pearl - Light white
Pearl - Mint green
Pearl - Starry silver
Solid - Caribbean blue

Trim

Fabric - Black

Charging Speeds

5h 17min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 44min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 22min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 14min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£53.10	£10.62	£21.24
2027/28	5%	£66.38	£13.28	£26.55
2028/29	7%	£92.93	£18.59	£37.17
2029/30	9%	£119.48	£23.90	£47.79

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