RAY MASSEY: Electric dreams are becoming more real as prices start to fall

 

Price: £15,995

On sale: now First deliveries: December

Manufacturer: Leapmotor International (a joint partnership with Stellantis, owners of 14 brands including Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, Alfa Romeo Fiat, and Jeep)

Built: China

Power: Electric

Style: Urban city car hatchback

Length: 3,620mm Width: 1,652mm Height: 1,577mm Wheelbase: 2,400mm Wheels: 15-inch

Battery: 37.3kWhElectric motor: 95hp (70kW) Average range: 165mph (245 miles urban)

O to 62mph: 12.7 seconds (initial take-off feels quicker) Top speed: 81mph

Driving modes: Eco, Standard, Sports Steering modes: Comfort, Standard, Sports

Charging time

30 to 80 per cent home-charging: 3.5 hours

Using DC charging station: 36 minutes.

Three colours: Light White, Starry Silver, Glacier Blue

Features: acial recognition cameras to detect driver drowsiness; Panoramic sunroof; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) – and a host of ‘warnings’; Adaptive Cruise Control; Lane Departure Warning; Forward Collision Warning; Blind spot detection; 8-inch driver instrument display; 10.1 inch touchscreen central infotainment display; Over the Air (OTA) software upgrades; Claimed charging savings of ‘over £500 a year’ with special Octopus Go tariff

Key rival: Dacia Spring EV

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