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

Price: £15,995

For 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

Current: Electric

Style: Urban city car hatchback

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

Battery: 37.3 kWhElectric motor: 95 hp (70 kW) Average range: 265 mph (295 miles in the city)

O to 100 km/h: 12.7 seconds (the first start feels faster) Top speed: 131 km/h

Riding modes: Eco, Standard, Sport Steering modes: Comfort, Standard, Sport

Charging time

30 to 80 percent home charging: 3.5 hours

DC charging station use: 36 minutes.

Three colors: Light white, star 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 instrument cluster for the driver; 10.1-inch central infotainment display with touch screen; Over the Air (OTA) software upgrades; Claimed charging savings of ‘over £500 per year’ with special Octopus Go tariff

Main rival: Dacia Spring EV