Engineering:Leapmotor Lafa 5
| Leapmotor Lafa 5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Leapmotor |
| Also called | Leapmotor B05 (export) |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | LEAP 3.5 |
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| Powertrain | |
| Power output | 215 hp (160 kW; 218 PS) |
| Battery | 56.2–67.1 kWh |
| Range | 361–434 km (224–270 mi) |
| Plug-in charging | 168 kW (DC) 11 kW (AC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm (107.7 in) |
| Length | 4,430 mm (174.4 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
The Leapmotor Lafa 5 (Chinese: 零跑Lafa 5; pinyin: Língpǎo Lafa 5; stylized as Lafa 5) is a battery electric compact hatchback to be manufactured by Leapmotor. The model was initially known by its codename, B05, which later became the name for export markets.
Overview
The Lafa 5 will be a 5-door hatchback based on the LEAP 3.5 platform which is being used by the B-series model range.
The CnEVPost and Spanish media outlet FNews both state that it is expected to be manufactured in Spain, at the brand's first European assembly plant in Zaragoza beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2026.[1] It was launched at the 2025 IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany.[2][3]
It is the first model to break away from the naming conventions used by the other Leapmotor models.[4] It was launched on September 8, 2025 at the Munich Motor Show in Germany. The European model instead uses the B05 name.[5] Pre-sales in China began on the same day.[6]
Design
Spyshots of the Lafa 5 that surfaced online in late August 2025 show that the Lafa 5 will use a full-width rear tail light, a rear spoiler, and large wheels. The wheel size is unknown but is likely to be between 19 and 21 inches.[7] Leapmotor's design language used on other models is present at both the front and rear.[8]
At the model's launch at the Munich Motor Show it was confirmed to use 19-inch wheels and frameless doors.[9] Swooping lines and flush door handles are also present.[10]
Powertrain
As the Lafa 5 is expected to be underpinned by the LEAP 3.5 platform shared with the B01 and B10 it's likely that the B05 will use a rear-wheel-drive configuration. The range is not yet known, but the platform is engineered to support a maximum range of around 400 miles (640 km).[11]
At launch, the power output was revealed to be 215 horsepower (160 kW; 218 PS) and has two battery sizes, a 52.6 kWh battery and a larger 67.1 kWh battery. The material is unknown. Pro (52.6 kWh) models get a range of 361 kilometres (224 mi) and ProMax (67.1 kWh) models get a range of 434 kilometres (270 mi).[12]
References
- ↑ Phate, Zhang (August 28, 2025). "Leapmotor's European production to start in Spain in Q3 2026, report says". https://cnevpost.com/2025/08/28/leapmotor-european-production-spain-q3-2026/.
- ↑ Rimell, Will; Page, Felix (August 19, 2025). "Leapmotor B05: VW Golf rival to be revealed at Munich show". https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/leapmotor-b05-vw-golf-rival-be-revealed-munich-show.
- ↑ Bobylev, Denis (2025-09-04). "Leapmotor Lafa 5 revealed in photos days before debut in Munich" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2025/09/04/leapmotor-lafa-5-hatchback-revealed-in-photos-days-before-debut-in-munich/.
- ↑ Bobylev, Dennis (September 1, 2025). "Stellantis-backed Leapmotor teased the new Lafa 5 hatchback ahead of debut in Munich". https://carnewschina.com/2025/09/01/stellantis-backed-leapmotor-teased-the-new-lafa-5-hatchback-ahead-of-debut-in-munich.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (September 8, 2025). "Stellantis’ New Chinese EV Arrives To Challenge Europe’s Favorite Hatchbacks". https://www.carscoops.com/2025/09/stellantis-new-chinese-hatchback-wants-to-steal-buyers-from-vw/.
- ↑ "Leapmotor debuts Lafa 5 hatchback in Germany, begins pre-sales in China". September 8, 2025. https://cnevpost.com/2025/09/08/leapmotor-debuts-lafa-5/.
- ↑ "Leapmotor B05 Hatchback EV Spotted Ahead of Debut at Munich Auto Show". August 27, 2025. https://www.lowyat.net/2025/364135/leapmotor-b05-hatchback-ev-leak/.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (September 1, 2025). "Stellantis’ Chinese Brand Is Gunning For VW’s Electric Turf". https://www.carscoops.com/2025/09/stellantis-chinese-brand-teases-electric-hatchback-for-europe.
- ↑ Potts, Greg (September 8, 2025). "The Leapmotor B05 is an Astra-sized electric hatch for Europe". https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/leapmotor-b05-astra-sized-electric-hatch-europe.
- ↑ Sergiu, Tudose (September 8, 2025). "Leapmotor Debuts B05 Electric Hatchback in Munich, Should Tesla Be Taking Notes?". https://www.autoevolution.com/news/leapmotor-debuts-b05-electric-hatchback-in-munich-should-tesla-be-taking-notes-257085.html.
- ↑ McDee, Max (August 26, 2025). "Leapmotor B05 breaks cover". https://www.arenaev.com/leapmotor_b05_breaks_cover-news-5051.php.
- ↑ Randall, Chris (September 8, 2025). "Leapmotor brings compact electric car B05 to Europe". https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/08/leapmotor-brings-compact-electric-car-b05-to-europe/.
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