Leapmotor B05
The Leapmotor B05 is a fully electric hatchback that went on sale in New Zealand in August 2026. Two variants are available, the Life and Design, priced from $43,990 to $47,990.
WLTP range is 400 km on the Life and up to 480 km on the Design, from batteries of 56.2 to 67.1 kWh. An Ultra variant is expected in Q2 2027.
Leapmotor B05 Ultra (2027Q2)
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Leapmotor B05 Design (2026)
Leapmotor B05 DesignPerformance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Leapmotor B05 Life (2026)
Leapmotor B05 LifePerformance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Leapmotor B05 Review
Cross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the Leapmotor B05 Life, that might be worth a look.
Close in price, hatchback with more range and a bigger boot.
RANGE
452 km
POWER
140 kW
PRICE
$44,990
* DriveawaySame price, roomier medium SUV with similar range and towing.
RANGE
402 km
POWER
155 kW
PRICE
$42,990
* DriveawaySlightly pricier small SUV, strong seller with towing ability.
RANGE
345 km
POWER
130 kW
PRICE
$43,990
* DriveawayCheaper medium SUV with a bit more range and towing.
RANGE
435 km
POWER
150 kW
PRICE
$39,990
* DriveawayPricier but popular medium SUV with more range and towing.
RANGE
420 km
POWER
150 kW
PRICE
$49,990
* DriveawayHow many Leapmotor B05 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 9 registered to date (all NZ new).






