Should you buy one?

The Leapmotor T03 is a decent car. It almost certainly exceeds its ludicrously low price point. I mean a panoramic sunroof in an EV for 16 grand? That’s unheard of, but the car isn’t bad to drive either. It’s relatively quiet and comfortable on the road, though really only within the confines of urban environments. In other words, its comfort zone.

It makes a great case for itself as a bargain, but I just don’t see it as especially desirable. It’s not as refined as other native European models, albeit with a lower price tag. Will they sell many? If they can keep some lofty tariffs off the model then perhaps, but time will tell. 

What we like

The T03 composes itself well enough on the road, and the interior has a dash of style to it, but we’re most impressed by the value. With everything it includes as standard, it feels like a lot of car for the money

What we don’t like

Of course, at its price point the T03 was never going to be luxurious, but the cabin is a bit harsh in places. The seats aren’t comfortable and you’ll know about it after a long journey. We’d also have preferred an range of batteries and power outputs.