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Citroën ë-C3 vs Leapmotor B05
Selected trimStandard236 mi · 52 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C3 leads on value for money, while the Leapmotor B05 leads on motorway range and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C3 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
Choose the Leapmotor B05 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Leapmotor B05 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
4.8
Leapmotor
0
Motorway RangeLeapmotor
Citroën
1.9
Leapmotor
5.4
Cost Per MileLeapmotor
Citroën
3.4
Leapmotor
7.9
City Driving
Citroën
8
Leapmotor
8
Too close to call
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £19,995 | Not available |
| Official range | 134 miles | 236 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 310 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 36 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 11.6 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C3
Leapmotor B05
Length
Citroën ë-C34,015mm-180mm
Leapmotor B054,195mm
Width
Citroën ë-C31,755mm-55mm
Leapmotor B051,810mm
Height
Citroën ë-C31,577mm
Leapmotor B051,575mm-2mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,015 mm | 4,195 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,755 mm (better) | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,577 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m | 10.3 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 645 mm spare (better) | 590 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 310 L | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range |  Leapmotor B05 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.01m | 4.20m+180mm |
| Width | 1.75m | 1.81m+55mm |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.57m-2mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.54m | 2.62m+80mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 310L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m | 10.34m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,413kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 30kWh | 52kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 134 mi | 236 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 30kW | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £19,995 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £18,495 (-£1,500) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
* Citroën ë-C3: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 134 miles | 236 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 94 miles | 197 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 36 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 30 kW | Not available |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 165 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 29.8 kWh | 52 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 11.6 sec | Not available |
| Power | 83 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 120 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Citroën ë-C3
Urban Range
Leapmotor B05
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range
Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Warranty
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Citroën ë-C3 and Leapmotor B05 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 94 miles for the Citroën ë-C3 and 197 miles for the Leapmotor B05 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Leapmotor B05 goes roughly 103 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Leapmotor B05?
The Citroën ë-C3 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 55 mm narrower than the Leapmotor B05. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 645 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C3 and about 590 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor B05.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Leapmotor B05?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Citroën ë-C3 and 90% for the Leapmotor B05. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .