Leapmotor B05

What it is

The B05 is described by Leapmotor as an electric sport coupe. It is 4.43 metres long and 1,880 millimetres wide, with a 345 litre boot that expands to 1,400 litres when the rear seats are folded. It is offered in Life and Design trims, with no hybrid option listed.

Performance and range

Maximum power is 218 hp, and the page quotes a total WLTP range of 482 km. The maker headlines a DC charging time of 16 minutes. A table on the same page shows battery, charging power and acceleration figures, but it is labelled for other versions and uses another model's image, so those numbers are not repeated here.

Driver assistance

The page counts 21 driver-assistance functions on both trims in one place and 17 smart systems in another, so the count is uncertain. Rear cross traffic alert, lane centering and traffic jam assist belong to the wider Leapmotor feature list, but the page does not say which of them the B05 carries. Its 4.43 metre length places it between the B03X and the B10 in size. Both statements come from the maker, and buyers should confirm the equipment list with a dealer before ordering.

Software and ownership

The car runs LEAP OS 4.0 with over-the-air updates covering features, security patches and driver-assistance changes. The Leapmotor App acts as a Bluetooth digital key and handles remote locking, climate control and charging schedules. Leapmotor states a battery warranty of up to 8 years or 160,000 km.

Key facts

• Length: 4.43 m
• Power: 218 hp
• WLTP range: 482 km
• Boot: 345 L, 1,400 L folded
• Trims: Life, Design