Approximately 218 hp.
Leapmotor B05 Review 2025 | Specs, Price & Range
The Leapmotor B05 is a rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback designed to offer more driver-focused performance than a typical entry-level EV. It made its global debut at IAA Mobility in Munich in September 2025, while its commercial European rollout followed in 2026.
For UAE buyers, that timeline matters. The B05 should be evaluated using its confirmed production specifications rather than early estimates or claimed Dubai ownership tests published before customer deliveries had properly started.
The production B05 offers up to 218 hp, two battery sizes, as much as 482 km of WLTP range and DC fast charging up to 174 kW. Buyers looking through Cars for Sale should still distinguish between manufacturer specifications and the specification, warranty and origin of an individual imported vehicle.
What Is the Leapmotor B05?
The B05 is an all-electric C-segment hatchback developed as one of Leapmotor’s more design- and driving-focused models. Its body has a coupe-inspired profile but retains five-door hatchback practicality. Frameless doors, hidden door handles, blade-style lighting and 19-inch aerodynamic wheels give it a different character from Leapmotor’s SUV models.
The B05 measures 4,430 mm in length and 1,880 mm across the body. Leapmotor also quotes a drag coefficient of 0.26, supported by features such as an active grille shutter, front air curtains and aerodynamic detailing around the body. Underneath, the car uses rear-wheel drive rather than the dual-motor AWD arrangement sometimes attributed to early versions of the B05.
Production Specification
Leapmotor B05 Key Specifications
Confirmed production figures for the B05. Early AWD, 240 kW charging and owner-test claims are excluded.
Verified Specs
Rear-mounted electric motor.
Manufacturer specification.
50:50 weight distribution.
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Standard battery 56.2 kWh
Up to 401 km WLTP range.
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ProMax battery 67.1 kWh
Up to 482 km WLTP range.
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DC charging Up to 174 kW
Maximum published charging rate.
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Fast-charge reference 30–80% in about 17 min
Under suitable charging conditions.
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Length 4,430 mm
C-segment five-door hatchback.
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Width 1,880 mm
Wide-body exterior proportion.
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Aerodynamics Cd 0.26
Published drag coefficient.
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Suspension McPherson / Multi-link
Front and rear respectively.
WLTP range is a standardized comparison figure. It should not be presented
as a verified Dubai real-world range without a documented local test.
Leapmotor B05 Motor and Performance
The production electric powertrain develops 160 kW, equivalent to approximately 218 hp, together with 240 Nm of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels. Leapmotor also gives the B05 a 50:50 weight distribution, McPherson front suspension and a multi-link rear setup. The chassis was tuned with input from Stellantis engineering teams for European roads.
Official acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 6.7 seconds. A dedicated Launch Control function is also available.
That is notably different from claims that the B05 uses a 270 kW dual-motor AWD powertrain or reaches 100 km/h in around 5.6 seconds. Those figures do not match the current production specification published by Leapmotor.
Battery Options and Official Range
The B05 is offered with two battery configurations. The smaller 56.2 kWh battery provides up to 401 km of WLTP range, while the larger 67.1 kWh ProMax battery extends the official figure to as much as 482 km WLTP.
Those are laboratory-cycle figures, not guaranteed Dubai driving distances. Actual range can change with speed, ambient temperature, air-conditioning use, traffic, tyre pressure and driving style.
For a UAE buyer, the useful question is therefore not whether the car will always achieve 482 km. It is whether the available battery capacity gives enough margin for the buyer’s normal route and charging routine.
What Is the Interior Like?
The B05 uses a technology-focused cabin built around two main displays. The central infotainment screen measures 14.6 inches, while the driver receives an 8.8-inch digital instrument display. Leapmotor’s operating system supports connected vehicle functions, and the Leapmotor app can provide functions including charging management, vehicle-status monitoring and remote climate control in supported markets.
Equipment varies by trim and market, so features shown on a European vehicle should not automatically be assumed to work on an independently imported UAE car. That is particularly important for connected services, smartphone integration, app registration, navigation and over-the-air software functions.
How Much Does the Leapmotor B05 Cost?
There is no single global B05 price because pricing differs by market, trim, battery and local incentives. For context, Leapmotor launched the B05 in several European markets during 2026. European pricing has started around the mid-€20,000 range depending on country and specification, while the UK introduced its own market-specific pricing.
Those figures should not simply be converted into dirhams and described as an official Dubai price.
A UAE seller may add shipping, customs costs, registration, specification differences, warranty arrangements and its own margin. Until there is a clearly published official UAE B05 price for a specific distributor specification, a local advertised figure should be described as an asking price rather than the manufacturer’s UAE MSRP.
Leapmotor B05 vs Other Electric Cars
The B05’s production specification puts it in a different position from the AWD performance EV described in some early or unofficial material.
Its main strengths on paper are the 218 hp rear-wheel-drive layout, up to 482 km WLTP range, relatively fast DC charging and a chassis designed to offer more driver involvement than many front-wheel-drive electric hatchbacks.
That does not automatically make it better than a Tesla, BYD, MG or Hyundai alternative. UAE buyers should compare local purchase price, warranty, charging compatibility and aftersales support before comparing equipment lists. A vehicle with slightly less equipment but clearer UAE support may make more sense over several years of ownership.
Strengths of the Production B05
The B05 combines a relatively compact hatchback body with strong official range from the larger battery.
Rear-wheel drive and a 50:50 weight distribution also separate it from many value-focused electric hatchbacks.
The 174 kW maximum DC charging rate is competitive for this class, and the approximately 17-minute 30–80% claim makes the larger-battery model more practical for longer journeys when a suitable charger is available.
The cabin also provides large digital displays and a substantial suite of driver-assistance technology without moving the B05 into premium-EV pricing in its established European markets.
UAE Buyer Check
What to Verify Before Buying a Leapmotor B05 in Dubai
An imported B05 should be assessed by its exact specification and local ownership support rather than by an unsupported score or estimated UAE price.
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SpecificationConfirm the Battery Version
Check whether the vehicle uses the 56.2 kWh or 67.1 kWh battery and verify the specification against its VIN and original-market documents.
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WarrantyIdentify Who Provides Coverage
An overseas warranty should not automatically be assumed to apply in the UAE. Get the applicable terms in writing before purchase.
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ChargingTest AC and DC Charging
Confirm connector compatibility and demonstrate charging on equipment the owner can realistically access in the UAE.
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SoftwareCheck Connected Services
Test the mobile app, navigation, smartphone connectivity and software update functions rather than assuming every overseas feature is active.
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SupportConfirm Parts and Servicing
Establish where the car can be diagnosed and repaired and how replacement parts will be sourced if the vehicle is independently imported.
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PriceTreat UAE Listings as Asking Prices
Do not describe a seller's AED figure as official UAE MSRP unless it is published by an authorised local sales channel for that specification.
Why the current AED comparison should be removed
European B05 pricing is now officially published, but that does not establish an official UAE price. Currency conversion also ignores shipping, duties, specification, warranty and seller margin.
Chose the Leapmotor B05
Buyers browsing through cars for sale may notice the Leapmotor B05 because it takes a different approach from the many electric crossovers now competing for attention. First shown publicly at IAA Mobility in Munich in 2025, the B05 uses compact hatchback proportions, a low roofline and an aerodynamic body rather than trying to imitate the taller SUV format.
The B05 was developed by Leapmotor and entered international markets through the company’s wider partnership with Stellantis. For Dubai buyers, its appeal is less about an unverified claim of local driving experience and more about the combination of compact dimensions, rear-wheel drive, modern EV technology and a cabin designed for everyday use. Its size should suit dense city traffic particularly well, but buyers considering an imported example in the UAE still need to confirm charging compatibility, warranty coverage, software access and local aftersales support.
Conclusion
The Leapmotor B05 has moved from a 2025 motor-show debut to a real production EV with properly published specifications. That makes it possible to assess the car without relying on invented Dubai test data.
The strongest production version combines a 67.1 kWh battery, up to 482 km WLTP range, 218 hp, rear-wheel drive and DC charging up to 174 kW. The smaller 56.2 kWh version offers a lower-cost route into the same basic platform.
For Dubai buyers, the car itself is only half the decision. Warranty, import status, charging, software and aftersales support need to be confirmed before the B05 can be called good value in the UAE.
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