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Honda e vs Leapmotor T03
Selected trimStandard · 2020-24Change trim138 mi · 35.5 kWh · £30,715
Selected trimStandard165 mi · 37.3 kWh · £15,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Honda e leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs, while the Leapmotor T03 leads on value for money.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Honda e if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Leapmotor T03 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Honda e leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueLeapmotor
Honda
4
Leapmotor
5
Motorway RangeHonda
Honda
3.3
Leapmotor
2.2
FamilyHonda
Honda
4.4
Leapmotor
2.9
Cost Per MileHonda
Honda
4.2
Leapmotor
3.7
City Driving
Honda
9.4
Leapmotor
9
Too close to call
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 | Honda eBase | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30,715 | £15,995 (better) |
| Official range | 138 miles | 165 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 171 L | 210 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min (better) | 36 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Honda e
Leapmotor T03
Length
Honda e3,894mm
Leapmotor T033,620mm-274mm
Width
Honda e1,752mm
Leapmotor T031,652mm-100mm
Height
Honda e1,512mm-65mm
Leapmotor T031,577mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Honda eBase | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,894 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,752 mm | 1,652 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,895 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Turning circle | 8.6 m (better) | 9.7 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 648 mm spare | 748 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Honda eBase | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 960 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 171 L | 210 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 861 L (better) | 508 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Honda e
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 85% of hatchback EVs in our database.
- 1,652 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Honda e Base |  Leapmotor T03 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.89m | 3.62m-274mm |
| Width | 1.75m | 1.65m-100mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.90m | Not available |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.58m+65mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.54m | 2.40m-138mm |
| Ground Clearance | 145mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 171L | 210L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 861L (better) | 508L |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 960mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 8.6m (better) | 9.7m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,543kg | 1,175kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 35.5kWh | 37.3kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 138 mi | 165 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 56kW (better) | 48kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £30,715 | £15,995 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2020–2024 | 2025+ |
* 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 | Honda eBase | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 138 miles | 165 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 115 miles (better) | 112 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min (better) | 36 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 56 kW (better) | 48 kW |
| Home AC charging | 6.6 kW | 7 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 163 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 28.9 kWh | 37.3 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Honda eBase | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
| Power | 100 kW (better) | 70 kW |
| Torque | 315 Nm (better) | 158 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Honda e
Base
Leapmotor T03
Base
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Honda e
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Honda e Base
Tested 2020
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant82%
Vulnerable Road Users62%
Safety Assist65%
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 | Honda eBase | Leapmotor T03Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag real-world range. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Honda e
Base
Owners love
- Owners love the design, the cameras-for-mirrors and the screen-filled cabin, and say it draws compliments wherever it goes.
- The ride is unusually comfortable for a small car, and the rear-wheel drive and tiny turning circle make it nimble in town.
- It feels quick off the line and up to 40 mph, and one-pedal driving works well in traffic.
Watch out for
- Range is the main complaint: owners report about 100 to 120 miles in mild weather and as little as 60 to 80 on cold motorway runs.
- Rapid charging is limited to about 50 kW and slows sharply above 80%, so long trips are slow.
- The boot is very small, and rear legroom is tight for tall passengers.
Owner tips
- Treat it as a town car or second car with home charging, and check your longest regular trip against winter range.
- Use heated seats and steering wheel rather than the cabin heater to save range in winter.
Leapmotor T03
Base
Owners love
- Excellent value for money at under £16,000 with competitive equipment levels including ADAS, adaptive cruise, and modern tech features
- Quiet, smooth, and refined electric drivetrain with strong efficiency of 4.2-5.7 miles per kWh and good real-world range of 130-200 miles
- Superior interior space, comfort, and build quality compared to direct competitors like the Dacia Spring, with metal door levers and quality finishes
Watch out for
- Unattractive and polarizing exterior styling described as ungainly, charmless, and resembling white goods rather than a car
- Lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity at launch, though updates are incoming
- Crude and unreliable adaptive cruise control that struggles with roundabouts and can brake or accelerate suddenly
Owner tips
- Use multiple charging apps (Podpoint, Electroverse, BP Pulse) to find cheaper rates down to 22-44p per kWh, and combine 13A home charging with solar panels or off-peak EV tariffs for minimal running costs
- Switch to standard cruise control instead of adaptive cruise control on motorways for better reliability, and use damp-absorbing pouches to manage window condensation in wet weather
Buying options
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Honda e
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Leapmotor T03
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda e worth the extra £14,720 over the Leapmotor T03?
The Honda e costs £14,720 more than the Leapmotor T03. For that premium it adds 30 kW more power and a 3.7s quicker 0-62mph time. The Leapmotor T03 is not just cheaper - it also offers 27 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Honda e comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Honda e or the Leapmotor T03?
The Leapmotor T03 is £14,720 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 £14,720 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Honda e and Leapmotor T03 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 115 miles for the Honda e and 112 miles for the Leapmotor T03 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 31-36 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Honda e or the Leapmotor T03?
The Leapmotor T03 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 100 mm narrower than the Honda e. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 748 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor T03 and about 648 mm of total clearance for the Honda e. The Honda e also turns in a 1.1 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Honda e or the Leapmotor T03?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Honda e and 90% for the Leapmotor T03. That gives the Leapmotor T03 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Leapmotor T03's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Honda e's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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