By Giorgos Pallikaris
According to the most recent research on the subject, 8 out of 10 drivers would be positive about switching to an electric vehicle, but the initial price and charging times are two key deterrents. Leapmotor comes to dissolve both of the above concerns, offering affordable and highly efficient EV sets in Europe, through its joint venture with the giant Stellantis. In fact, its models have a comparative price advantage even against competitors that use thermal engines.
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Leapmotor models will be distributed in Greece through selected points of the Italian Motion network (Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Jeep) while for the next three years at least one new model will be presented every year. For now, the options are as follows.
T03: The ultimate city car that has it all for 15,850 euros
The ultimate representative and protagonist of Leapmotor is the T03 city car. A model that with a length of 3.62 m. it will loosen the hands of anyone who moves daily in the narrow streets of the city. The T03 blows the concept of value for money as (with the “Move Electric III” subsidy and the company’s promotional energy) it costs only 15,850 euros, offering everything a new generation driver needs – and much more.
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Super rich equipment at an incredibly low price
Of course you’ll reasonably wonder if, at such a low price, it falls behind in equipment and amenities. The answer will pleasantly surprise you since the T03 offers a standard automatic transmission, a rigid roll cage, automatic braking, active lane keeping, driver fatigue-distraction detection, blind spot monitoring and a door opening warning system.
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Small on the eye, big on the premises
At the same time and despite the compact external dimensions, the cabin is particularly spacious and very bright thanks to the glass roof with the electric shade. The driver is faced with an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and there is also an impressive 10.2-inch infotainment screen to handle functions such as navigation and connectivity.
Electric with 95 horses and 395 km. autonomy in the urban circle
The T03 is purely electric and features a modern permanent magnet motor with 95 hp and 158 Nm. The performance is more than adequate for commuting within the city, while the driver has the possibility to choose between 3 driving profiles and 3 options for steering assistance. The whole has a battery with a capacity of 37.3 kWh which is enough for a combined range of 265 km. according to WLTP, which in the urban cycle rises to 395 km. Given that the inhabitants of the big cities do not exceed 80 km. per day, then it is obvious that the cost of using the T03 is impressively low.
C10: The luxury SUV that offers everything for 30,900 euros
Those who need plenty of space and unsurpassed luxury will find it to the fullest in the flagship of the range, the C10. A D-SUV which with a length of 4.7m. easily supports the role of the family model, while having a starting price of only 30,900 euros (with the government subsidy “Moving Electric III” and promotional energy of 2,000 euros) it comes up against even B-SUV models.
Made especially for the roads of Europe
The C10 is immediately clear that it is designed according to European standards, offering a modern design, large spaces and dynamic details such as folding exterior door handles.
With spaces for 5 adults
The C10 has huge spaces that will accommodate up to 5 adults without the slightest concession. With quality materials and excellent assembly it offers a premium aura and will satisfy even the most demanding in terms of assembly and attention to detail. The driver faces a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel as well as an impressive 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, which is also the car’s control center.
In the Style equipment version, the C10 has, among other things: Package of 16 driver assistance systems (ADAS), WiFi, wireless mobile charging point, online navigation, automatic dual-zone air conditioning with heat pump, Full LED headlights, panoramic sunroof with an area of 2.1 m2 and electric sunshade. For an additional 1,500 euros, the top Design version enriches the above list with: Leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, adjustable ambient cabin lighting, electric tailgate, 20” wheels and tinted rear windows.
With 574 km. and V2L capability
The C10 is equipped with a battery (manufactured by Leapmotor itself) with a capacity of 69.9 kWh that ensures a combined range of 420 km (WLTP) or 574 in the urban cycle. The 218 horsepower goes exclusively to the rear wheels, while the model also offers V2L capability, a technology through which it can power external devices. Another essential piece of information is that both models enjoy a 5-year warranty on mechanical parts and an 8-year warranty on the high-voltage battery.
See the T03 and C10 up close at the Auto Athina 2024 Motor Show that will be held from Saturday 5 October to Sunday 13 October at the Metropolitan Expo in Spata. It should also be mentioned that the order book has already opened, while the first test drive cars will be available near the end of October in selected points of the Italian Motion sales network.
Source: www.zougla.gr
