Leapmotor T03

What it is

The T03 is a city hatchback 3.62 metres long. Boot space is 240 litres, expandable to 1,040 litres. The brand describes it as a city car that thinks big. Inside there is a 10.1 inch central touchscreen with navigation, an 8 inch digital instrument cluster, Wi-Fi, 4G and six speakers.

Battery and performance

A 37.3 kWh battery delivers up to 265 km of WLTP range with consumption of 16.3 kWh per 100 km and no tailpipe CO2. Output is 94 hp, 0 to 100 km/h takes 12.7 seconds and top speed is 130 km/h.

Charging

The T03 accepts DC charging at up to 45 kW, and Leapmotor gives 36 minutes for a 30 to 80 percent charge. The charge port type is not given on the page.

Equipment and safety

Standard equipment includes a panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade, 15 inch alloy wheels and electric air conditioning. Driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags and side curtain airbags are listed. The page names a Level 2 driver-assistance suite including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, emergency braking, lane departure warning, speed assist, blind spot detection and lane keeping, plus rear parking sensors and a rear camera.

Software and ownership

The car runs LEAP OS 4.0 with over-the-air updates covering features, security patches and driver-assistance changes. The Leapmotor App acts as a Bluetooth digital key and handles remote locking, climate control and charging schedules. Leapmotor states a battery warranty of up to 8 years or 160,000 km.

Key facts

• Length: 3.62 m
• Battery: 37.3 kWh
• WLTP range: up to 265 km
• Power: 94 hp
• Top speed: 130 km/h