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The new Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback will be priced at £28,995 for retail customers, including the £1,500 LEAP-GRANT.
The Leapmotor B05 is rear-wheel drive with rear multi-link suspension tuned for European roads, 50/50 weight distribution, and a 215hp electric motor with a Launch Control system that delivers a 0-62 mph time of just 6.7 seconds.
The B05 is equipped with a 67.1kWh battery (usable), which offers a WLTP range of up to 300 miles and 174 kW DC rapid charging which is capable of delivering a 30-80% charge in just 17 minutes.
The B05 is also the latest model to benefit from a £1,500 LEAP-GRANT*, available to all retail customers. Leapmotor was the first manufacturer to launch its own self-funded electric car grant in July 2025, following the government’s Electric Car Grant initiative. For company car users, where the B05’s low 4% benefit-in-kind rating offers attractive tax savings, the price is £30,495.
As with every Leapmotor model, the B05 is available in a single, well-equipped specification. Standard equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic air-conditioning, automatic LED headlights and taillights, and electrically operated heated and folding exterior mirrors.
Smartphone connectivity is also standard, featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, along with a wireless charging pad located between the front seats. As standard, the B05 is fitted with a 12-speaker audio system that has been self-developed. Also included are electrically adjustable front seats (4-way for the passenger and 6-way for the driver).
The B05 features coupe-inspired styling that delivers a drag coefficient of 0.26, making it one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in the sector. This has been achieved through features such as the standard flush-fitting door handles that seamlessly integrate with the car body, integrated air curtains in the front bumper, and an active front grille. A key design feature is the frameless doors, which eliminate the need for traditional window surrounds.
With the rear seats in place, the B05 has a total boot volume of 345 litres, which expands to 1,400 litres with the seats folded.
Five exterior paint finishes are available, including the B05’s signature solid Lightning Yellow. The other metallic colours include Starry Night Blue, Windy Grey, Metallic Black, and Galaxy Silver.
As with the B10 and C10 SUVs, the B05 features a next-generation electric drive system that uses a special oil cooling system to regulate temperature, even at higher-speed driving, improving efficiency while increasing longevity.
Like the rest of the brand’s line-up, the B05 utilises the Leapmotor App, which includes remote air conditioning, central locking, steering wheel heating and electric seat heating or ventilating. Users can also configure the App as a virtual Bluetooth key, meaning drivers simply need to have their phone with them for seamless entry and starting. A slimline NFC card is also supplied.
The Leapmotor B05 will be available to order through Leapmotor UK’s 79-strong retail network from early July, with first customer deliveries expected from late July, and, like all Leapmotor models, it’s covered by a 4-year and 60,000-mile warranty. For the battery, extra peace of mind comes in the form of a separate eight-year and 100,000-mile warranty.
Leapmotor International is a Stellantis-led joint venture with a 51/49 partnership between Stellantis N.V. and Leapmotor, founded in 2015.
Leapmotor International’s product line-up includes the T03, an urban-focused A-segment EV, the recently launched B10, a C-segment SUV, and the C10, a fully equipped, family-oriented D-segment SUV vehicle. As well as the B05 C-segment hatch, the B03X, a B-segment SUV, is planned before the end of 2026.
