Stellantis has confirmed UK pricing for the Leapmotor T03, the brand’s no-frills city car. Set to become the second cheapest car in the UK after the ne Dacia Spring, the T03 is being brought to the UK as part of a joint venture between Stellantis and Chinese carmaker Leapmotor. 

Despite costing just £1,000 more than the Dacia Spring, the T03 comes with a higher specification, bigger battery and faster charging. It features a 37.3 kWh battery, delivering a range of up 165 miles on the WLTP cycle and up to 245 miles in urban driving. The electric motor provides 95 bhp and 158 Nm of torque, making it more powerful than the Spring. The battery is managed by an Intelligent Battery Management System (BMS), which uses cloud technology to monitor and optimise performance.

In terms of charging, DC maxes out at a modest 48kW, which, according to Leapmotor’s figures, is enough charge from 30% to 80% in about 36 minutes. Home charging with the 6.6 kW onboard charger takes approximately 3.5 hours for the same range. In contrast, the Dacia offers a 30kW DC peak charge on its most expensive Extreme model which costs £1,000 more than the T03. The Leapmotor also features three driving modes—ECO, SPORT, and STANDARD—along with adjustable steering modes for different driving conditions.

As for tech, the Leapmotor T03 comes with a 10.1-inch infotainment system and an 8-inch digital instrument display for managing vehicle functions like navigation and multimedia. While the Spring comes with there same size main screen, it only comes on the more expensive Extreme model.

Over-the-Air (OTA) updates ensure the system remains up-to-date without visiting a service centre, while 4G connectivity allows for real-time diagnostics and remote vehicle monitoring. 

The T03 also includes a voice control system, accessible via the steering wheel or voice commands, making tasks like adjusting air conditioning, lighting, and managing calls safer and more convenient. Through the Leapmotor app, owners can control key functions remotely, such as locking/unlocking doors and preheating the battery. Even without connectivity, a Bluetooth key allows for basic remote access.

Order books are expected to open shortly with UK deliveries expected by the end of the year.

The Leapmotor T03 will become the UK's second cheapest new car when deliveries start later this year