How Much Do the Leapmotor T03 and C10 Cost in the UK?
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Leapmotor's T03 and C10 are two of the cheapest electric cars available to UK drivers, with the T03 city car from £12,995 and the C10 family SUV from £32,750 once Leapmotor's Leap Grant is applied. Leapmotor is a Chinese manufacturer that builds its UK-market cars in partnership with Stellantis, giving drivers access to an established dealer and repair network rather than a standalone new brand with no local support. Both models are available to lease through an electric car salary sacrifice scheme, where the 4% Benefit-in-Kind rate for 2026/27 keeps monthly costs well below those of a personal lease or PCP deal.
This guide covers what each car offers, how their pricing compares with rivals like the Dacia Spring, how the Leap Grant relates to the wider Electric Car Grant, and what you'd need to know before ordering one through The Electric Car Scheme.
What Are The Leapmotor T03 & C10?
Leapmotor is a Chinese EV manufacturer that entered the UK market in 2025 through a joint venture with Stellantis, the group behind Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall. That partnership gives Leapmotor drivers access to Stellantis's existing UK retailer and servicing network, which addresses one of the main concerns buyers raise about newer Chinese car brands. Chinese-built EVs fall outside the UK's Electric Car Grant in some cases, which is part of why Leapmotor funds its own Leap Grant instead of relying on the government scheme.
The T03 and C10 sit at opposite ends of Leapmotor's UK range. The T03 is a compact city car aimed at buyers who want the cheapest possible route into electric driving, while the C10 is a family-sized SUV built to compete with cars like the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Both are pure battery-electric vehicles, which means both qualify for the lowest Benefit-in-Kind band available on salary sacrifice.
How Much Do The Leapmotor T03 & C10 Cost in The UK?
Leapmotor prices both cars using its own manufacturer-funded Leap Grant, which reduces the on-the-road price before any government incentive is applied. The scheme is separate from the UK's Electric Car Grant and has been running since July 2025.
Leapmotor T03: list price £15,995, reduced by a £3,000 Leap Grant to £12,995 on the road. Leapmotor doubled the grant from its previous £1,500 level on 1 July 2026, making the T03 one of the cheapest new cars of any fuel type on sale in the UK.
Leapmotor C10: list price £36,500, reduced by a £3,750 Leap Grant to £32,750 on the road. The C10 grant has applied to orders placed since 18 July 2025 and currently runs until 30 September 2026.
The table below shows how the T03 compares with two of its closest rivals on price and range.
| Model | Price to Buy New | Range | Charging Time (30–80%) | Boot Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia Spring | £11,990 (after Dacia's Electric Car Grant) | 140 miles | 45 minutes at 30kW | 308L |
| Leapmotor T03 | £12,995 (after Leap Grant) | 165 miles | 36 minutes at 48kW | 210L |
| Fiat 500 Electric | £20,995 | 118 miles | 30 minutes at 50kW | 185L |
Leapmotor T03: Specs, Range, and Design
The T03 is built in Europe on a former Fiat 500 production line in Poland, which keeps shipping costs and import tariffs down and helps explain its low price against rivals shipped in from China. It sits among the UK's best small electric cars on price alone. It’s available in a single trim, with every car getting a panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera with sensors, keyless start and a 10.1-inch touchscreen as standard.
A 37.3kWh battery gives the T03 a range of up to 165 miles, a top speed of 81mph and a 0-62mph time of 12.7 seconds. That's enough for city and short commuter driving, though the car's light weight means it can feel unsettled on faster A-roads and motorways.
| Leapmotor T03 Specs | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price (after Leap Grant) | £12,995 OTR (list £15,995) |
| Battery | 37.3kWh |
| Range | Up to 165 miles |
| Top speed | 81mph |
| 0-62mph | 12.7 seconds |
| Charging (30-80%) | 36 minutes at 48kW |
| Boot capacity | 210 litres |
| Trim levels | One, fully equipped |
Narrower and taller than the Dacia Spring, with good head and legroom for its size
Cloth seats, with hard plastic elsewhere in the cabin
210-litre boot, enough for a suitcase and a backpack
Ten driver assistance systems as standard, including lane departure warning and blind-spot detection
Buyers who want sharper styling or a longer range might prefer the Renault 5 or the MG4, but neither comes close to the T03 on price.
Leapmotor C10: Specs, Range and Family Features
The C10 comes in a single trim with a 69.9kWh battery, a 215bhp motor and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds, putting it roughly in line with the entry-level Kia EV6. Range is rated at 263 miles, which covers most family use without matching larger rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
The C10 carries a five-star Euro NCAP rating and comes with 16 driver assistance features plus over-the-air software updates, positioning it as a safety and technology-led alternative to pricier electric SUVs. Rapid charging from 30–80% takes around 35 minutes.
| Leapmotor C10 Specs | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price (after Leap Grant) | £32,750 OTR (list £36,500) |
| Battery | 69.9kWh |
| Range | Up to 263 miles |
| Power | 215bhp |
| 0-62mph | 7.5 seconds |
| Charging (30-80%) | Around 35 minutes |
| Boot capacity | 470 litres |
| Safety rating | 5-star Euro NCAP |
Seats five with a 470-litre boot and 60:40 folding rear seats
14.6-inch touchscreen controls most functions, including climate control
Secondary 10.3-inch driver display and a 360-degree camera as standard
Small A-pillars for better visibility in city driving
Drivers prioritising outright range or acceleration may still prefer the Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5, but the C10 undercuts both on price while matching them on safety kit.
What Does The Electric Car Scheme Say About Leapmotor?
The Electric Car Scheme was named EV Salary Sacrifice Provider of the Year 2026 by SME News, and every quote runs through its multi-funder pricing engine, which compares rates across UK funders for both new and used stock rather than pricing against a single lender.
"Leapmotor has come from nowhere to offer some of the cheapest EVs in the UK," says Thom Groot, Co-founder and CEO of The Electric Car Scheme. "Put the T03 on salary sacrifice at 4% Benefit-in-Kind for 2026/27, and you're looking at one of the lowest monthly costs of any new car. That's how you accelerate the switch to electric."
Can You Salary Sacrifice a Leapmotor T03 or C10?
Both the Leapmotor T03 and C10 are available to lease through The Electric Car Scheme's salary sacrifice scheme, which is rated Excellent on Trustpilot with a 4.8 TrustScore. As pure-electric vehicles, both sit on the 4% Benefit-in-Kind rate for 2026/27, rising to 5% in 2027/28 and 7% in 2028/29, which keeps the tax cost well below the 37% rate that applies to higher-emission petrol and diesel cars.
Employees typically save 20–50% compared to a personal lease when they salary sacrifice, because the monthly cost is taken from gross salary before income tax and National Insurance. The tables below set out the framework we'd use to show that saving across three salary bands for each car, once exact monthly figures are pulled from the quote tool.
Leapmotor T03: Estimated Monthly Salary Sacrifice Cost
| Salary Band | Tax Rate | Estimated Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| £31,000 | 20% | £216 |
| £62,000 | 40% | £192 |
| £135,000 | 45% | £183 |
Leapmotor C10: Estimated Monthly Salary Sacrifice Cost
| Salary Band | Tax Rate | Estimated Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| £31,000 | 20% | Not currently available at this salary, see note below |
| £62,000 | 40% | £342 |
| £135,000 | 45% | £327 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Is the Leapmotor T03 or C10?
The Leapmotor T03 costs £12,995 on the road after its £3,000 Leap Grant, down from a £15,995 list price. The Leapmotor C10 costs £32,750 after its £3,750 Leap Grant, down from £36,500. Both prices are correct as of July 2026 and are subject to change without notice.
Is Leapmotor Any Good?
Leapmotor's UK cars are backed by Stellantis, which gives drivers access to an established dealer and servicing network rather than a standalone new brand. The T03 and C10 both carry strong safety ratings and generous standard equipment for their price, though neither leads its class on range or performance.
Can You Salary Sacrifice a Leapmotor?
Yes, both the Leapmotor T03 and C10 are available to lease through The Electric Car Scheme's salary sacrifice scheme. As pure-electric vehicles, both qualify for the 4% Benefit-in-Kind rate for 2026/27.
Does the Leap Grant Apply on Salary Sacrifice?
The Leap Grant is a retail-only incentive from Leapmotor and is excluded from fleet, business and salary sacrifice orders. Salary sacrifice pricing through The Electric Car Scheme is calculated separately, so the on-the-road price shown here won't carry across directly to a salary sacrifice quote.
Leapmotor's T03 and C10 give UK drivers two of the cheapest routes into electric driving, whether that's a compact city car from £12,995 or a family SUV from £32,750. Both are backed by Stellantis's dealer network, carry strong safety credentials for their price point, and qualify for the lowest available Benefit-in-Kind rate when leased through salary sacrifice.
For drivers weighing up value against range and performance, the T03 suits short commutes and city driving, while the C10 suits families who want space and safety kit without paying SUV prices.
Either way, salary sacrifice through The Electric Car Scheme turns the on-the-road price into a fixed monthly cost, with insurance, servicing and maintenance included.
See how much it’d cost you to lease a Leapmotor by visiting our quote tool. All you have to do is input your salary and desired lease terms, and you’ll receive a personalised quote.
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Last updated: 21.07.25
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