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Citroën ë-C3 vs Leapmotor T03
Selected trimStandard165 mi · 37.3 kWh · £15,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C3 stays competitive across the board, while the Leapmotor T03 leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Leapmotor T03 if...
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Leapmotor T03 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Citroën
4.8
Leapmotor
5
Too close to call
Cost Per Mile
Citroën
3.4
Leapmotor
3.7
Too close to call
City DrivingLeapmotor
Citroën
8
Leapmotor
9
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £19,995 | £15,995 (better) |
| Official range | 134 miles | 165 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 310 L (better) | 210 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 36 min | 36 min |
| 0-62 mph | 11.6 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C3
Leapmotor T03
Length
Citroën ë-C34,015mm
Leapmotor T033,620mm-395mm
Width
Citroën ë-C31,755mm
Leapmotor T031,652mm-103mm
Height
Citroën ë-C31,577mm
Leapmotor T031,577mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,015 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,755 mm | 1,652 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,577 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m | 9.7 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 645 mm spare | 748 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 960 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 310 L (better) | 210 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 508 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-C3
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Leapmotor T03
- At 3,620 mm, shorter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 9.7 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of hatchback EVs in our database.
- 1,652 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range |  Leapmotor T03 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.01m | 3.62m-395mm |
| Width | 1.75m | 1.65m-103mm |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.58m |
| Wheelbase | 2.54m | 2.40m-140mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 310L (better) | 210L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 508L |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 960mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m | 9.7m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,413kg | 1,175kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 30kWh | 37.3kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 134 mi | 165 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 30kW | 48kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £19,995 | £15,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £18,495 (-£1,500) | £15,995 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
* Citroën ë-C3: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
* Leapmotor T03: Not Euro NCAP tested. Quadricycle and L-category vehicles fall outside the Euro NCAP programme scope.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 134 miles | 165 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 94 miles | 112 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 36 min | 36 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 30 kW | 48 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| Energy consumption | 165 Wh/km | 163 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 29.8 kWh | 37.3 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 T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 11.6 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
| Power | 83 kW (better) | 70 kW |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 158 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Citroën ë-C3
Urban Range
Leapmotor T03
Base
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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.
Euro NCAP - Leapmotor T03 Base
Leapmotor T03 Base
Not Euro NCAP tested. Quadricycle and L-category vehicles fall outside the Euro NCAP programme scope.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C3
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Leapmotor T03
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroën ë-C3 worth the extra £4,000 over the Leapmotor T03?
The Citroën ë-C3 costs £4,000 more than the Leapmotor T03. For that premium it adds 100 litres more boot space, a 1.1s quicker 0-62mph time and 1 more seat (5 versus 4). The Leapmotor T03 is not just cheaper - it also offers 31 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Leapmotor T03 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Leapmotor T03?
The Leapmotor T03 is £4,000 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Leapmotor T03 comes out roughly £4,040 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Citroën ë-C3 and Leapmotor T03 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 94 miles for the Citroën ë-C3 and 112 miles for the Leapmotor T03 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Leapmotor T03 goes roughly 19 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 36-36 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Leapmotor T03?
The Leapmotor T03 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 103 mm narrower than the Citroën ë-C3. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 748 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor T03 and about 645 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C3. The Leapmotor T03 also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Leapmotor T03?
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 T03. 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. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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