The Leapmotor T03 has taken a slightly different route in Nepal. Instead of chasing more power, the latest version cuts motor output and lowers the asking price.
Introduced by Shangrila Motors at the NAIMA Mobility Expo in Kathmandu, the new T03 uses a 50 kW electric motor. The company previously sold the model with a 70 kW motor.
The new version costs Rs. 31.99 lakh, making it Rs. 2 lakh cheaper than the 70 kW T03, which is priced at Rs. 34 lakh. Yet the battery remains the same size, at 37.3 kWh.
That is the interesting part. Leapmotor has not simply created a smaller city EV. It has created a lower-priced version of an existing package.
The headline mechanical change is straightforward. Motor output drops from 70 kW to 50 kW, while the battery capacity remains at 37.3 kWh.
Leapmotor claims the new T03 can travel 403 km on a full charge under the CLTC testing cycle. The source does not provide a torque figure for the 50 kW motor, so there is no reason to attach an assumed number to the specification.
For urban buyers, that trade-off could make sense. A smaller motor does not automatically make a small EV unsuitable for everyday driving. In a car designed around compact city use, purchase price, range and equipment can be more important than chasing maximum output.
| Specification | New T03 | Existing T03 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 50 kW electric motor | 70 kW electric motor |
| Battery | 37.3 kWh | 37.3 kWh |
| Claimed range | 403 km CLTC | Not stated in launch report |
| Price | Rs. 31.99 lakh | Rs. 34 lakh |
| Length | 3,620 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width | 1,652 mm | 1,652 mm |
| Height | 1,577 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
The T03 remains a genuinely small car. It is 3,620 mm long, 1,652 mm wide and 1,577 mm tall, with a 2,400 mm wheelbase. Ground clearance stands at 165 mm.
Those dimensions suit the kind of driving where a small footprint matters. Tight streets, crowded parking areas and everyday urban manoeuvring are exactly where a car like this should feel at home.
Inside, the dashboard gets an 8-inch instrument cluster and a 10-inch centre console. It gives the T03 a technology-focused cabin without changing its basic small-car character.
Then there is the safety equipment. The new T03 gets Level 2 ADAS, including:
Leapmotor also identifies the system as Leap Pilot, its Level 2 advanced driver active safety assistance system. The company says it is intended to provide a smarter and safer driving experience.
For a small EV, that equipment list is significant. Buyers increasingly expect technology even at the lower end of the market, and the T03 is clearly trying not to look like a stripped-down budget car.
The strongest argument for the new T03 is not the 50 kW motor. It is the price.
At Rs. 31.99 lakh, the new version sits Rs. 2 lakh below the existing 70 kW model. The battery capacity remains unchanged, and the launch report retains the same 403 km CLTC range claim.
That creates a simple choice. Buyers can spend less and accept lower motor output, or pay more for the 70 kW version.
There is also a NAIMA offer attached to the launch. Customers purchasing the T03 receive one year of insurance and road tax free under the stated offer.
For a buyer working out the real purchase cost, that incentive may be more persuasive than another headline feature.
The timing matters because Nepal's affordable electric hatchback market is becoming more competitive. Meroauto's coverage of the segment has previously identified the Tata Tiago EV as a major rival to the T03.
The two models approach the segment differently. The Tiago EV benefits from Tata's established presence and service network, while the T03 has leaned on its larger battery, technology and equipment. Earlier coverage listed the T03 with a 37 kWh battery and 70 kW motor, compared with a 24 kWh battery and 48 kW motor for the Tiago EV.
The new 50 kW T03 changes that equation slightly. It gives up motor output while keeping the battery capacity reported for the launch version.
That could appeal to buyers who spend most of their time in urban traffic and do not need the stronger motor. The real question is whether the Rs. 2 lakh saving is enough to make that compromise attractive.
Leapmotor's decision is easy to understand. The company already has a 70 kW T03, so the new version does not need to reinvent the car. It needs to give buyers another reason to enter the showroom.
The 50 kW T03 does that by shifting the focus from outright motor output to overall value. The compact dimensions remain unchanged. The 37.3 kWh battery remains. The claimed 403 km CLTC range remains. Safety technology remains a major part of the package.
What changes is the price and the amount of power available from the motor.
That makes the new model less about performance and more about choice. In a market where buyers are becoming increasingly conscious of price, that distinction could prove useful.
The next test will not happen on a specification sheet. It will happen when buyers compare the T03 with its rivals, calculate the ownership cost and decide whether the cheaper version gives them everything they actually need.
That is where this smaller-motor T03 could become interesting.
Q: What is the price of the new Leapmotor T03 in Nepal?
A: The new 50 kW Leapmotor T03 is priced at Rs. 31.99 lakh. The 70 kW T03 is priced at Rs. 34 lakh.
Q: What motor and battery does the new T03 use?
A: It uses a 50 kW electric motor and a 37.3 kWh battery. The launch report does not state the torque figure.
Q: What range does the new Leapmotor T03 offer?
A: Leapmotor claims a 403 km CLTC range from a full charge. The battery capacity is 37.3 kWh.
Q: What safety features are available on the T03?
A: The T03 gets Level 2 ADAS with Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection and Lane Keeping Assist.
Q: Where was the new T03 introduced in Nepal?
A: Shangrila Motors introduced the 50 kW T03 at the NAIMA Mobility Expo in Kathmandu. The launch was reported on Wednesday, Shrawan 27, 2083.
Q: Is the 50 kW T03 better than the 70 kW version?
A: The 50 kW version costs Rs. 31.99 lakh, while the 70 kW model costs Rs. 34 lakh. The better choice depends on whether the buyer values the Rs. 2 lakh saving more than the additional motor output.
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