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

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RAY MASSEY: Electric dreams are becoming more real as prices begin 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: Porcelain

Force: Electric

Style: City car hatchback

Length: 3,620mm Broad: 1,652mm Height: 1,577mm Wheelbase: 2,400mm Wheels: 15 inches

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

Or at 62 mph: 12.7 seconds (initial takeoff feels faster) Maximum speed: 81 mph

Driving modes: Eco, Standard, Sport Steering modes: Comfort, Standard, Sporty

Charging time

Home charging from 30 to 80 percent: 3.5 hours

Using DC charging station: 36 minutes.

Three colors: Light white, starry silver, glacier blue

Characteristics: facial recognition cameras to detect driver drowsiness; Panoramic sunroof; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and a series of “warnings”; adaptive cruise control; Lane departure warning; Forward collision warning; Blind spot detection; 8-inch driver’s instrument display; 10.1-inch touchscreen central infotainment display; Over-the-air (OTA) software updates; Claimed charging savings of ‘over £500 a year’ with special Octopus Go tariff

Key rival: Dacia Primavera EV

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