Two Leapmotor models in October

The latest Chinese arrival on the Irish electric vehicle market is Leapmotor, which will launch its T03 in October, writes Brian Byrne. The starting price will be €18,950.

The car is aimed at urban users, with a rated range of 265 km. Leapmotor is distributed in Ireland by Gowan Auto, and owned by the Stellantis Group.

A family SUV, the C10, will also be launched in October. 

Another Chinese brand for Ireland

The latest Chinese electric car brand to announce a presence in Ireland is Leapmotor, which will launch two models here in September, writes Brian Byrne. The brand will be marketed by Gowan Auto Distributors.

The two cars will be the T03, a compact B-segment hatchback with a 37.3 kWh battery and a rated range of up to 265 km.

The C10 is a D-segment SUV with a 69.9 kWh battery, delivering a WLTP-rated range of up to 500 km. A plug-in hybrid range extender version (REEV) will also be available, delivering a WLTP range of over 900KM combined, including a 150 km WLTP range of pure electric plug-in driving. 

Leapmotor will expand its Irish line-up by a further six models by 2028.

Prices and specifications nearer to the launch date.