The Leapmotor B05 is about to enter an increasingly crowded small electric hatch segment in Australia.
Arriving in August, the rear-wheel drive B05 small car will take on rivals such as the BYD Dolphin and MG 4, with a choice of two trim levels and two batteries.
Leapmotor claims a 50:50 weight distribution, and says chassis tuning was conducted in Italy with its partner Stellantis, which owns brands such as Alfa Romeo and Maserati.
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Leapmotor B05
The B05 is launching with special drive-away pricing, available for vehicles purchased and delivered between July 1 and September 30, 2026. This is detailed below.
PricingModelPrice before on-road costs
Drive-away pricing (until September 30, 2026)
2026 Leapmotor B05 Style
$35,888
$35,990
2026 Leapmotor B05 Design LR
$39,888
$38,990
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Leapmotor claims a 30-80 per cent rapid DC charge will take 16 minutes in the Style and 18 minutes in the Design LR. The B05 comes standard with a heat pump and vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, with a maximum output of 3.3kW.
Specifications
Style
Design LR
Drivetrain
Single electric motor
Single electric motor
Battery
56.2kWh lithium iron phosphate
67.1kWh lithium iron phosphate
Power
160kW
160kW
Torque
240Nm
240Nm
Drive type
Rear-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
Kerb weight
1700kg
1780kg
0-100km/h (claimed)
7.5 seconds
6.7 seconds
Claimed range (WLTP)
401km
482km
Energy consumption (WLTP)
15.8kWh/100km
15.9kWh/100km
Max AC charge rate
11kW
11kW
Max DC charge rate
156kW
174kW
DimensionsDimensionsLeapmotor B05Length
4430mm
Width
1880mm
Height
1520mm
Wheelbase
2735mm
Cargo capacity
357L (rear seats up)
1205L (rear seats folded)
Servicing and Warranty
The Leapmotor B05 is backed by a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.
Leapmotor will offer eight years of roadside assistance and eight years of capped-price servicing, though it hasn’t yet released pricing for the latter. Servicing is required every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first.
Safety
The Leapmotor B05 has yet to be assessed by independent safety authorities ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
2026 Leapmotor B05
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
Adaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency brakingBlind-spot monitoringDriver attention monitoringFront cross-traffic assistIntelligent speed limit assistLane-keep assistEmergency lane-keep assistRear cross-traffic assistSurround-view camera with transparent chassis viewRear parking sensorsTyre pressure monitoringFront, front-side, curtain, and far-side airbagsStandard Equipment
There are two trim levels.
The B05 Style comes standard with the following equipment:
19-inch alloy wheelsTyre inflator kitLaunch controlAutomatic LED headlightsAutomatic high-beamNFC and Bluetooth key entry8.8-inch digital instrument cluster14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoSatellite navigationDAB+ digital radioIntegrated surround-view dashcam recorderOver-the-air software updatesWireless phone charger6-speaker sound systemCloth upholsteryAutomatic climate controlRear cargo blindIn-vehicle Wi-FiLeapmotor Connected Services, including remote climate control, vehicle status and location monitoring
The Design LR adds:
Fixed panoramic glass roof with power sunshadePower-folding exterior mirrorsRain-sensing wipersRear privacy glassTechnoLeather upholstery6-way power driver’s seat4-way power passenger seatHeated front seatsHeated steering wheel12-speaker sound systemRear centre armrest with cupholdersMulti-colour ambient lightingColours
Premium paint is a $990 option.
Lightning Yellow is standard, with the following exterior paint finishes optional:
Galaxy SilverWindy GreyMetallic BlackStarry Night Blue
The Style is offered only with a grey interior, while the Design LR can be had with either a Light Grey or Shadow Grey interior.