Leapmotor T03 Electric

Overview

The 2025 Leapmotor T03 Electric is a cheeky compact city car aiming to shake up the European budget EV scene. It’s all about no-frills, accessible electric motoring, perfect for urban explorers. Key highlights for this nimble four-seater include its surprisingly practical interior for its size and a focus on essential tech. With a new price around €18,900 and used examples popping up near €17,990, it’s positioned as a seriously tempting proposition for first-time EV buyers or as a second city runabout, offering a genuine electric experience without breaking the bank.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the big news for the Leapmotor T03 in Europe is its bolstered presence and availability, thanks to the Stellantis-Leapmotor joint venture, "Leapmotor International." This means production for the European market has commenced in Poland, aiming to improve supply and tailor the T03 more closely to local tastes. While core specs largely carry over from its recent introduction, expect enhanced dealer support and potentially refined software as it settles into the EU market. This strategic move makes the T03 an even more compelling and accessible urban EV option across the continent.

Design & Exterior

The Leapmotor T03 Electric sports a classic city car silhouette – compact, upright, and surprisingly characterful with its friendly face. It’s designed to be a doddle to park and navigate tight city streets. This electric hatchback measures 3620 mm in length, 1652 mm in width (excluding mirrors), and stands 1577 mm tall, making it a proper urban warrior. The design is functional yet modern, with clean lines and unpretentious styling. Standard lighting and wheel designs on the Electric trim are neat, focusing on practicality over outright flash, fitting its budget-friendly brief.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the T03 Electric offers a straightforward and surprisingly airy cabin for its class, seating four. Materials are honest and hard-wearing, fitting its price point. Passenger space is decent up front, with the rear better suited for shorter trips or kids. Tech-wise, it’s kitted out with a prominent central touchscreen, likely handling infotainment and car settings; expect essentials like Bluetooth connectivity. For your bits and bobs, there’s 210 litres of boot space, expanding to a useful 880 litres with the rear seats folded. Unfortunately, there’s no frunk for extra cable storage.

Performance & Driving Experience

The Leapmotor T03 Electric is perfectly tuned for city life. Its 70 kW (roughly 94 bhp) AC Induction Motor delivers a respectable 158 Nm of torque to the front wheels, making it feel nippy off the line. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 12.7 seconds, which is more than adequate for darting through urban traffic. The drive type is FWD. Expect a comfortable ride geared towards soaking up city bumps, and light, easy steering. Regenerative braking will help claw back some energy, and its compact dimensions make it a joy to manoeuvre.

Range, Battery & Charging

The T03 Electric packs a 37.3 kWh usable battery, delivering a real-world range estimated at 225 km by Green Cars Compare – plenty for daily commutes and city errands. Its energy consumption is rated at an efficient 6.03 km/kWh. For charging, it features a CCS Type 2 port. At home or on AC public chargers, the standard 6.6 kW on-board charger can top up the battery in around 5 to 6 hours. For quicker boosts, it supports DC fast charging at up to 48 kW, getting you significant range in under an hour.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While a specific Euro NCAP rating for the 2025 T03 Electric isn't available yet, it will meet all mandatory European safety standards for new vehicles. Expect standard safety kit like multiple airbags, ABS, and stability control. Driver-assistance features on this budget-friendly trim will likely focus on the essentials. Keep an eye out for features such as rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and basic cruise control, though more advanced systems might be reserved for higher specifications or optional packs where available in the broader T03 lineup.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

With Leapmotor International now under the Stellantis umbrella for European operations, expect warranty coverage to be competitive. This typically means a basic vehicle warranty of at least 2 years with unlimited mileage, potentially extendable, and an 8-year/160,000 km warranty for the battery pack, covering degradation to a certain percentage. Specific details for the T03 Electric in EU markets will be confirmed by local distributors, but Stellantis's established network should provide peace of mind regarding service and support. Maintenance on EVs is generally lower than petrol cars, primarily involving checks and consumables like tyres and brakes.