Leapmotor B05
| Leapmotor B05 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Leapmotor |
| Model code | B05 |
| Also called | Leapmotor Lafa 5 (China) |
| Production | 2025–present |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C-segment) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | LEAP 3.5 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Power output | 132–160 kW (177–215 hp; 179–218 PS) |
| Battery | 56.2–67.1 kWh LFP |
| Range | 401–482 km (249–300 mi) (WLTP) |
| Plug-in charging | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm (107.7 in) |
| Length | 4,430 mm (174.4 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,630–1,715 kg (3,594–3,781 lb) |
The Leapmotor B05, also marketed in China as the Leapmotor Lafa 5 (Chinese: 零跑Lafa 5; pinyin: Língpǎo Lafa 5) is a battery electric compact hatchback (C-segment) manufactured by Leapmotor since 2025. It is the brand's first compact hatchback, prior to the release of the smaller Leapmotor B03/A05.
Overview
The Lafa 5 is a 5-door hatchback based on the LEAP 3.5 platform, also used across the rest of the B-series model range. It is the first Leapmotor model to break away from the brand's usual naming conventions, adopting the B05 name for markets outside China.[1][2] The Lafa 5 was launched on 8 September 2025 at the Munich Motor Show in Germany, with pre-sales in China opening the same day.[3][4][5]
Production at Stellantis' Figueruelas plant near Zaragoza is set to begin with the B10 in the second half of 2026, with the B05 following in 2027 alongside the A10 and A05.[6][7]
Design and features
Spyshots that surfaced online in late August 2025 previewed the Lafa 5's full-width rear tail light and rear spoiler ahead of its unveiling.[8] Leapmotor's design language used on other models is present at both the front and rear.[9]
At its launch at the Munich Motor Show, the Lafa 5 was confirmed to use 19-inch wheels, frameless doors, swooping lines, and flush door handles.[10][11]
Powertrain
The rear-mounted motor produces 132 kW (177 hp; 179 PS) on the entry variant and 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) on other trims.[12] Two LFP battery packs are offered, 56.2 kWh and 67.1 kWh, giving a WLTP range of up to 401 km (249 mi) and 482 km (300 mi) respectively; DC fast charging peaks at 174 kW on both packs.[13][14] In China, the same packs are rated under the CLTC cycle at 515 km (320 mi) and 605 km (376 mi).[15][16]
The chassis was co-developed with Stellantis and tuned at Alfa Romeo's Balocco proving ground, giving a 50:50 weight distribution.[17][18]
Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra / B05 Ultra
The Lafa 5 Ultra, a high-performance variant of the standard model, launched on 24 April 2026 at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.[19] It uses a more powerful 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) rear motor, a 50:50 weight distribution, and a ride height lowered by 10 mm (0.4 in) compared to the standard model, giving a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 5.9 seconds. It retains the 56.2 kWh and 67.1 kWh LFP battery options, rated at 500 km and 600 km respectively on the CLTC cycle.[20]
Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra
Rear view
Markets
Australia
The B05 went on sale in Australia on 1 July 2026, it is available with two variants: Style (56.2 kWh) and Design Long Range (67.1 kWh). At the time of its introduction, the B05 was the cheapest rear-wheel drive battery electric vehicle on sale in Australia.[21]
Europe
The B05 was released in European in April 2026, starting in Poland at the Poznań Motor Show.[22] For the European market, it is available with 56.2 kWh and ProMax 67.1 kWh battery packs.[23]
United Kingdom
The B05 went on sale in the UK from July 2026 in a single specification with the 67.1 kWh battery only.[24]
Sales
| Year | China |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,700[25] |
References
- ↑ Bobylev, Dennis (September 1, 2025). "Stellantis-backed Leapmotor teased the new Lafa 5 hatchback ahead of debut in Munich". CarNewsChina.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (September 8, 2025). "Stellantis' New Chinese EV Arrives To Challenge Europe's Favorite Hatchbacks". Carscoops.
- ↑ Rimell, Will; Page, Felix (August 19, 2025). "Leapmotor B05: VW Golf rival to be revealed at Munich show". Autocar.
- ↑ Bobylev, Denis (2025-09-04). "Leapmotor Lafa 5 revealed in photos days before debut in Munich". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ↑ "Leapmotor debuts Lafa 5 hatchback in Germany, begins pre-sales in China". CnEVPost. September 8, 2025.
- ↑ Schaal, Sebastian (December 19, 2025). "Leapmotor manager confirms European production from 2026". Electrive.
- ↑ "Stellantis confirms Leapmotor production in Spain". Electrive. March 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Leapmotor B05 Hatchback EV Spotted Ahead of Debut at Munich Auto Show". Lowyat.net. August 27, 2025.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (September 1, 2025). "Stellantis' Chinese Brand Is Gunning For VW's Electric Turf". Carscoops.
- ↑ Potts, Greg (September 8, 2025). "The Leapmotor B05 is an Astra-sized electric hatch for Europe". Top Gear.
- ↑ Sergiu, Tudose (September 8, 2025). "Leapmotor Debuts B05 Electric Hatchback in Munich, Should Tesla Be Taking Notes?". Autoevolution.
- ↑ "605-kilometre range: Leapmotor opens pre-sales for the B05 in China". Electrive. 2025-11-07.
- ↑ "2026 Leapmotor B05: price, specs and release date in Australia". RACV. 2026-07-22.
- ↑ "2026 Leapmotor B05 detailed for Australia". carsales.com.au. 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "605-kilometre range: Leapmotor opens pre-sales for the B05 in China". Electrive. 2025-11-07.
- ↑ "Leapmotor B05: what it looks like, how it drives and how much this compact electric sports car costs". Il Sole 24 Ore. 2026-06-12.
- ↑ "Leapmotor B05 2026 Review". carsales.com.au. 2026-06-20.
- ↑ "Leapmotor B05 - UK Press Information" (Press release). Leapmotor / Stellantis Media. 2026-06-10.
- ↑ "Leapmotor's trying a hot hatch with B05 Ultra". Electrifying. 2026-04-26.
- ↑ "The Leapmotor B05 Ultra is not what we came to expect from "Ultra"". ArenaEV. 2026-04-26.
- ↑ Misoyannis, Alex (2026-07-01). "2026 Leapmotor B05 price and specs: EV hatch undercuts MG, BYD". Drive. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Leapmotor Expands Its European Line Up with the Launch of the New B05, at the Poznań Motor Show in Poland" (Press release). Stellantis Media. 2026-04-23.
- ↑ McDee, Max (2026-06-15). "Leapmotor B05 lands in Europe with an aggressive starting price". ArenaEV. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Leapmotor B05 - UK Press Information" (Press release). Leapmotor / Stellantis Media. 2026-06-10.
- ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年零跑汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车" [[Yiche Sales Rankings] National 2025 Leapmotor Retail Sales Rankings – Yiche Rankings – Yiche]. Yiche (in Chinese). Retrieved 2026-01-28.
