The qualities of the Leapmotor B05 disarm rivals, record autonomy and a price that scares
The latest major novelty from the only Chinese brand of Stellantis was presented at the Munich Motor Show just a few days ago. The Leapmotor B05 has become one of the most anticipated electric vehicles, an attractive compact of which we know all its details, and which impresses with its autonomy.
A few days ago, the doors of this third edition of the Munich Motor Show closed, reaching a conclusion by the organizers: it has been an absolute success with more than half a million visitors. A fair where Chinese brands shone with significant novelties, among them the new Leapmotor B05.
An unexpected total that has become quite the opposite, which will land in Europe during 2026, and of which we now know more details thanks to a leak from the Ministry of Industry, Technology and Industry (MIIT) of China that has already received the corresponding approval request for its launch in the local domestic market of the Asian giant.
The Leapmotor B05 is a bomb in the compact segment
A sheet filled with interesting information, confirming some of the details that the manufacturer revealed at the big German fair, such as the dimensions, but which are now known with more accuracy, as you can see below. But also details that have never been seen before of this future compact.
| Dimensions of the Leapmotor B05 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm |
Officially homologated dimensions of the Leapmotor B05 in China.
The dimensions are typical of a classic compact, which is also reinforced in the shape of the silhouette, although compared to other models in its category, it promises to be one of the most spacious in an interior space that has not been seen. The wheelbase is 115 millimeters longer than that of a Golf, a figure that speaks for itself.
Design and sportiness come together in the Leapmotor B05
It is said that the Leapmotor B05 displayed at the Munich Motor Show was a model, especially due to the finish of the windows and glass, being this the first time you can see much more of its design. For example, its doors have no frames, the wheels are 19 inches, the door handles are retractable, and the sloping front hood ends in LED headlights connected by a strip.
Be careful, because this is not the only novelty from this leak that has revealed a sporty version with a striking rear spoiler at the end of the roof, as well as a package that enhances aggressiveness, and the commercial name. In China, it is known as B05 Ultra. An option that will undoubtedly add more spice in the category and in the fight against other proposals from European brands.
The autonomy and price of the Leapmotor B05 will blow rivals away
The interior is still unseen, but more details are known about its technical specifications of a normal version, not the Ultra. Indeed, it shares the same electric motor of 218 HP that the new Leapmotor B10 has, that the maximum speed is 170 km/h and that it will be sold in China with two batteries. The basic one with 515 kilometers of autonomy and the 'big' one with up to 605 kilometers.
Of course, these are homologated figures according to the Chinese CLTC cycle, but those of the WLTP cycle will not be very far from these. A very important blow to the competition, if confirmed.
Because the design is already an important battle horse, the performance -the autonomy of the smaller battery will be above 400 km- also and only the price remains, being talked about around 27,500 euros...
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