Leapmotor B03 supermini to make 2027 UK debut with 242-mile range and ultra-competitive pricing
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Chinese supermini set to be a value propositon against the R5, VW ID Polo, and Hyundai Ioniq 3.
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George East
12 October 2026 · 3 min read
Leapmotor has confirmed that its all-electric B03 supermini will go on sale in the UK next year as the Stellantis-owned firm’s answer to the likes of the Renault 5, the Volkswagen ID Polo, and the Hyundai Ioniq 3.
Leapmotor B03 battery, range, and power
Measuring 4175mm long and 1.7m wide, the B03 will sit between the T03 city car and B03X crossover in Leapmotor’s model hierarchy. The B03’s 53kWh battery offers a range of up to 242 miles on the WLTP cycle. Its main competitors, the R5, the ID Polo, and the Hyundai have more range at 252 miles, 308 miles, and 280 miles apiece.
In terms of power, the front-mounted electric motor produces 194bhp and 148 lb-ft of torque, paving the way for a 0-62mph time of 7.6 seconds. A maximum charging speed of 133kW translates into a 10-80% top-up time of just 21 minutes.
Styling and practicality
The Leapmotor B03 isn’t as eye-catching as the R5 or as futuristic-looking as the Ioniq 3. As such, its more conservative design is closer to the understated ID Polo and the equally-orange BYD Dolphin G DM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The body style also appears longer and more upright than its rivals.
Inside, the B03 adopts the same minimalist aesthetic as all other Leapmotor models on offer. Physical buttons are largely absent, and a large 14.6-inch touchscreen sits in the middle of the dashboard to control all of the car’s main functions, from wing mirror adjustment and air-conditioning to ADAS and navigation.
The 405-litre boot has an additional 90 litres of hidden storage beneath its carpet, and the cabin benefits from 30 storage spaces dotted throughout. The base of the rear seat also flips up, allowing for bulkier items to be stored upright in the back.
Up front, the passenger seat is somewhat of a party trick as it folds completely flat for long loads, while the driver’s seat can be reclined almost fully horizontally. Leapmotor says this is to encourage rest breaks during charging sessions.
Pricing and trim levels
Leapmotor will confirm pricing for the B03 closer to its launch in early 2027, but given its competitors, it is expected to be priced from the low £20,000s.
As with the rest of its range, Leapmotor has kept things simple when it comes to trim levels. There is just one available in the UK, and standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, a 360-degree camera, automatic air-conditioning, LED lights, synthetic leather upholstery, heated seats and a heated steering wheel.