The Leapmotor T03 named ‘Best Value Car’ in 2026 Parkers awards

At Arbury, we love helping families and first-time EV drivers find cars that make sense – cars that are practical, affordable and a joy to live with. So we’re especially proud to share that the Leapmotor T03 has just been named ‘Best Value Car’ in the latest Parkers New Car Awards, judged by one of the UK’s most trusted car review teams.

What really stood out about this fun-to-drive compact hatchback? The T03’s incredible value for money, generous list of standard features and its family-friendly practicality.

As the experts at Parkers put it: “[It’s] completely reshaped what we expect from an affordable car.” And we couldn’t agree more!

With the industry-first LEAP-GRANT of £1,500* already applied, the T03 starts from just £14,495 OTR,** making it the most affordable five-door electric car on sale in the UK for retail customers.^ That means you can make the switch to electric without the stress – and without sacrificing comfort or quality.

Check out our full offer on the Leapmotor T03 by clicking here.

On a roll

It’s been an incredible year for Leapmotor, who arrived in the UK in January. Backed by Stellantis – the global automotive giant behind brands such as Fiat, Abarth and Peugeot – Leapmotor have delivered a fresh dimension of value, technology and sustainability.

This latest honour for the brand follows the success of the ‘best newcomer’ C10 SUV in the Leasing.com Awards in the autumn and the T03’s success at the ECOBEST Challenge 2025 earlier this year.

What’s more, Leapmotor celebrated its one millionth vehicle rolling off its production line in September. The brand’s fun and accessible brand identity was further boosted by a recent 30-second TV advert showing several fun life-affirming ‘leap’ moments, which debuted in the UK in August.

Award-winning value that makes electric easy

The Leapmotor T03 proves that small cars can feel big on the inside, with high-specification features as standard. You’ll enjoy up to 165 miles of electric range (WLTP) and fast DC charging, perfect for everything from school runs to weekend getaways.^^

Inside, it’s packed with thoughtful touches you’ll love every day: a panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, rear parking camera with sensors, keyless start and a crisp 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Plus, the T03 comes loaded with 10 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), usually found only in much larger and pricier cars. The clever design delivers spacious seating and five-door practicality while keeping the footprint city-friendly.

Customers can expect a four-year warranty and an eight-year battery guarantee, providing peace of mind and long-term confidence in electric driving.

In the words of Parkers’ editor, Keith Adams: “The Leapmotor T03 has completely reshaped what we expect from an affordable car. It’s electric, fully equipped and astonishingly well priced – proof that value and innovation can go hand in hand. By crashing through the £15,000 barrier without cutting corners, Leapmotor has opened the door to electric motoring for a whole new audience.”

We couldn’t put it better ourselves. The T03 is a confidence-boosting, wallet-friendly way to join the electric future. Come see it for yourself at Arbury, Leapmotor in Bromsgrove or Walsall – we think you’ll fall in love the moment you take a seat behind the wheel.

*The LEAP-GRANT saving (the “Saving”) is a £1,500 saving towards the on-the-road OTR of a new Leapmotor T03 (37.3kWh) only (the “Qualifying Vehicles”). The saving is offered by Leapmotor International Business S.P.A. at the point of order and is available to private retail customers who are UK residents only. Excludes fleet, business and Motability sales. It applies to the Qualifying Vehicles ordered between 18 July and 31 December 2025 inclusive from authorised Leapmotor retailers. The saving will be deducted from the on-the-road OTR of the Qualifying Vehicles and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other retail offer unless explicitly stated.

**On the Road” (OTR) is the Manufacturer Recommended Retail Price including registration plates and delivery to retailer (including VAT), 12 months’ Vehicle Excise Duty and new vehicle registration fee of £55. Excludes fuel/charging costs and insurance. All information and prices correct at time of publication but are subject to change at any time without prior notice (which may occur as a result of, but not limited to, any changes in legislation and/or any changes by the government).

^The ‘Europe’s most affordable new electric car coming to the UK is the Dacia Spring expression 45hp available at £14,995 (Based on MRRP in the UK)’ as quoted on the Dacia official UK website as of 27/10/2025. With the LEAP-GRANT of £1,500, the Leapmotor T03 (priced at £15,995) is available to order until 31 December 2025 for £14,495 (for retail customers only), making it ‘the most affordable new five-door electric car available in the UK for retail customers’. Information correct as of 27/10/2025

^^Fuel economy and CO₂ results for the Leapmotor T03. Mpg (l/100km) combined: N/A. CO₂ emissions: 0g/km. Electric range: 165 miles.

These figures were obtained after the battery had been fully charged. The Leapmotor T03 is a battery electric vehicle requiring mains electricity for charging. Figures shown are for comparability purposes. Only compare fuel consumption, CO₂ and electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real-life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.