The Leapmotor B05 will soon join a growing number of small electric hatchbacks available in Australia.

Due in August, the rear-wheel drive B05 small car will compete against models such as the BYD Dolphin and MG 4, offering two trim levels and two battery options.

Leapmotor highlights a 50:50 weight distribution, noting that chassis development took place in Italy alongside its partner Stellantis, the owner of brands including Alfa Romeo and Maserati.

The B05 launches with special drive-away pricing for vehicles purchased and delivered between July 1 and September 30, 2026, as outlined below.

Pricing

Model	Price 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 states that a 30-80 per cent rapid DC charge takes 16 minutes for the Style and 18 minutes for the Design LR. The B05 includes a heat pump and vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability as standard, delivering up to 3.3kW output.

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

Dimensions

Dimensions	Leapmotor B05
Length	4430mm
Width	1880mm
Height	1520mm
Wheelbase	2735mm
Cargo capacity	357L (rear seats up) 1205L (rear seats folded)

Servicing and Warranty

The Leapmotor B05 comes with a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.

Leapmotor provides eight years of roadside assistance and eight years of capped-price servicing, though pricing details for servicing remain pending. Maintenance occurs every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever occurs first.

Safety

The Leapmotor B05 has not yet received ratings from ANCAP or Euro NCAP.

Standard safety features across the lineup include:

Adaptive cruise control
Autonomous emergency braking
Blind-spot monitoring
Driver attention monitoring
Front cross-traffic assist
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane-keep assist
Emergency lane-keep assist
Rear cross-traffic assist
Surround-view camera with transparent chassis view
Rear parking sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring
Front, front-side, curtain, and far-side airbags

Standard Equipment

Two trim levels are offered.

The B05 Style includes the following equipment:

19-inch alloy wheels
Tyre inflator kit
Launch control
Automatic LED headlights
Automatic high-beam
NFC and Bluetooth key entry
8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Satellite navigation
DAB+ digital radio
Integrated surround-view dashcam recorder
Over-the-air software updates
Wireless phone charger
6-speaker sound system
Cloth upholstery
Automatic climate control
Rear cargo blind
In-vehicle Wi-Fi
Leapmotor Connected Services, including remote climate control, vehicle status and location monitoring

The Design LR adds:

Fixed panoramic glass roof with power sunshade
Power-folding exterior mirrors
Rain-sensing wipers
Rear privacy glass
TechnoLeather upholstery
6-way power driver's seat
4-way power passenger seat
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
12-speaker sound system
Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Multi-colour ambient lighting

Colours

Premium paint costs an extra $990.

Lightning Yellow comes standard, while the following finishes are optional:

Galaxy Silver
Windy Grey
Metallic Black
Starry Night Blue

The Style features a grey interior only, whereas the Design LR offers Light Grey or Shadow Grey interiors.