Chinese-brand Leapmotor has officially launched in the UK with order books now open for its sub-£16,000 compact T03 electric vehicle.

The C10 electric SUV is now also available to order in the UK priced from £36,500.

Leapmotor is establishing its UK dealer network in partnership with its 51% shareholder Stellantis.

It means Leapmotor dealerships are hosted within existing Stellantis dealerships, including brands like Peugeot, Citroen, and Vauxhall, showcasing two Leapmotor models per site.

There are now 44 UK dealerships established in the UK with 80 planned before the end of 2025.

Both the C10 and T03 are covered by four-year warranty; while the battery is covered by a separate eight-year warranty.

The T03 is being backed by 0% finance with monthly PCP payment as low as £199 a month.

Underpinned by Leapmotor’s exceptional capabilities in research, development, and production techniques, T03 and C10 exceed market standards for technology.

Damien Dally, Leapmotor UK managing director, said: “These exciting new electric cars epitomise our bold mission to be the best value EV brand in the UK by delivering the highest level of specification and the highest level of technology, as standard.

“We believe customers shouldn’t have to compromise on quality for affordability and that this is truly a value without compromise proposition for UK car buyers.”

Dally said Leapmotor’s unique proposition is that even though it’s a new brand to UK customers, it is being backed by established sales and service operations from the Stellantis network.

Leapmotor T03  

The B-segment T03  features a WLTP range of up to 165 miles and a 37.3kWh battery.

Standard specification includes a 10.1-inch central infotainment touchscreen keyless start, a 42-inch panoramic sunroof with an electric sunshade, climate control, an 8-inch LCD instrument cluster, rear view camera, 15-inch alloy wheels, heated electric mirrors and all-round electric windows and 10 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) functions, offering Level 2 intelligent driving.

Leapmotor C10 

The C10 features a 69.9kWh battery and a WLTP range of up to 263 miles.  

Standard equipment includes electrically powered, heated and cooled front seats, 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree surround view camera, heated steering wheel, a 12-speaker premium hi-fi, a 14.6-inch HD central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch instrument cluster.

In addition, the C10’s ambient light system can be synchronised with music, which Leapmotor said ‘creates an immersive visual and acoustic experience’.

The new C10 comes with five smartphone charging locations throughout the vehicle, as well as a wireless charging pad between the front seats.

The C10 comes with a five-star rating from Euro NCAP and Level 2 driver assistance systems that include 12 high-precision sensors and 17 advanced functions, including advanced emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control.