Leapmotor
LEAPMOTOR
The new member of the conglomerate
History
With a little help from friends
Stellantis acquired a 20% stake in China’s Leapmotor in 2023 for approximately €1.6 billion and formed Leapmotor International, a joint venture in which Stellantis controls 51% with exclusive rights to manufacture, sell and export Leapmotor products outside China. The strategy is straightforward: use Chinese cost efficiency and technology to compete at price points where Stellantis’s own brands cannot reach profitably.
The key models available or imminently arriving in international markets are the T03, C10, and B10, with the B05 and B03X following in late 2026.
Leapmotor models at a glance
| Buyer Profile | Recommended Model | Key Reason |
| Urban driver A segment | Leapmotor T03 | Efficiency (165 mile range) not speed (capped at 62mph) |
| Compact SUV B segment | Leapmotor C10 | 4.7m long, 800V & 16 min 30-80% chargingSUV class, 315 mi range |
| Large family SUV C segment | Leapmotor B10 | Families needing a little more room |
Leapmotor T03
Urban exclusive
The T03 is a pure city tool capped at 62 mph taking 12.7 seconds to 62 mph and getting 165 miles of WLTP range. It competes with the Dacia Spring and Citroën ë-C3. Its strengths are price and practicality; its limitation is the urban-only use case. A small production run in Tychy, Poland, was used to avoid EU import tariffs; long-term European assembly will shift to Zaragoza, Spain from 2026.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
| Platform | STLA Large (400V) |
| Battery | 37.3 kWh (LFP) |
| Drivetrain | Single front motor |
| Power | ~95 hp |
| Torque | 620 lb-ft |
| 0–62 mph | 12.7 seconds |
| Range (est.) | ~165 miles |
| Top speed | 62 mph (capped) |
| DC fast charge | 30–80% under 40 minutes |
| Body | 5-door hatchback |
| Price (UK) | ~£13,000–£15,000 |
What’s to like
The T03 offers a very good range in decent driving comfort. It is an urban focussed tool, great for commuting. If comfort is what you seek, there are many other options available; you may have to give up on price or efficiency.
What we’ve heard
The trunk/boot is small and the infotainment system was complicated to some. Take this with a grain of salt as ease and comfort vary with the individual.
Rivals
- Dacia Spring (~£14,995)
- Citroën ë-C3 (~£18,495)
- Renault Twingo Electric
Verdict
We consider the Leapmotor T03 as a good value option for urban driving, especially compared to its rivals like the Dacia Spring and Citroën ë-C3.
