On December 28, 2021, the newly upgraded 2022 Leapmotor T03 was launched for sale, with stronger product strength and is expected to continue to contribute considerable sales to Leapmotor Car . The author tested this car in Guangzhou in mid-January. This article mainly talks about the test drive experience.
The new model has upgraded to varying degrees in terms of appearance, interior, power system, human-computer interaction, etc. The power upgrade is the biggest highlight. The motor power of the entry-level model with a range of 310km is still 55kW and the maximum torque is 155N·m, but the motor power of the other four models has been increased to 80kW and the maximum torque is 158N·m. The power has more advantages than the old models and competitors of the same level.
Zero-Play T03 is equipped with a highly integrated electric drive system developed by LePa car, with a system efficiency of up to 92.6%. The curb weight of this car is about 1100kg. The power consumption of this car I tested is about 6-7kWh per 100 kilometers, and the power consumption of the air conditioning system is not low. Overall, the efficiency of the electric drive system of the Zero Race T03 is still very high, but it should be pointed out that the whistling sound of the motor during driving is still relatively obvious, and the sound insulation effect of the front cabin needs to be improved.
battery, the entire 2022 Zero-Play T03 model has been replaced with a high-performance lithium iron phosphate battery, the battery system energy density reaches 136.6Wh/kg, the entry-level model has a battery capacity of 31.9kWh, and the NEDC comprehensive operating range is 301 kilometers. The battery capacity of the other models is 41kWh, and the NEDC comprehensive operating range is 403 kilometers. In terms of charging efficiency of
, in AC slow charging mode, it takes 3.5 hours to charge the battery from 30% to 80%, and at least 36 minutes to charge the DC fast charging. In addition, in the slow charging mode, it has a timed charging function.
power upgrade to Zero Race T03 gives it some driving pleasure, making it surpass the positioning of a scooter. Whether it is starting and accelerating or driving in the Chinese Super League, it is more eased. In addition, the body is relatively small, the steering is flexible, and the driving is light and agile. You can still experience a lot of fun when driving in traffic. When driving on the highway, you can reach 110km/h. However, due to cost limitations, NVH performance needs to be improved. After the vehicle speed exceeds 80km/h, the wind noise is more obvious.
This test drive was arranged for venue and open road test drive. During the test drive of the venue, the author also experienced the racing competition between the 2022 Zero Race T03 and one of its competitors. From the above picture, the difference in acceleration capabilities of the two cars is still very obvious. The motor has the highest power of 35kW and 45kW, and the highest torque is 125N.m and 130N.m. Compared with the 80kW and 158N.m of the Zero Racing T03, it is naturally no match. The Zero Run T03 has three driving modes: sport, standard and economical. The main difference lies in the power response speed and energy recovery intensity. Driving mode switching must be operated through the central control large screen. Voice control does not currently support driving mode switching. Under standard and economic modes, the power output is relatively linear, and in sports mode it is slightly abrupt, but there is no obvious discomfort. When you first get started, you will feel that the brakes are soft and the previous journey is long. You will gradually adapt after driving for a while. However, the feedback force of accelerator pedal is relatively heavy. The steering also has three strengths: comfort, standard and exercise, and the author's overall feeling is relatively light.
