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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 Life (2026)

Leapmotor B05 LifeLeapmotor B05 Life
Range (WLTP)400 km
Battery size56.2 kWh
Power160 kW
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Price from$43,990

Performance

0-100 km/h
7.5 s
Total power
160 kW
Torque
240 Nm
Top speed
170 km/h
Drive
RWD

Range & Efficiency

WLTP range
400 km
WLTP consumption
158 Wh/km
Highway range
312 km
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Battery & Charging

Battery

Battery (nominal)
56.2 kWh
Battery (usable)
55 kWh
Battery type
LFP
Architecture
400 V
V2L
Power3.3 kW
Exterior

DC fast charging

DC charging
156 kW
10–80% charge
22 min
Range per 10 min
101–130 km

AC charging

AC charging
11 kW
Home charging cost
$3.00/100 km

per 100km · 19¢/kWh

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Dimensions & Weight

Length
4430 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1520 mm
Ground clearance
154 mm
Weight
1780 kg
Shape
Hatchback
Seats
5
Safety Rating
5 starsANCAP
For models
08/2026 onwards

Storage & Towing

Boot space
357 L
Boot space (max)
1205 L
Frunk
—
Towing (braked)
—
Towing (unbraked)
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Leapmotor B05 Review

Cross-shopping?

Here are some other EVs, like the Leapmotor B05 Life, that might be worth a look.

HatchbackRWD
MG 4 Essence (MY26)
MG 4 Essence (MY26)

Close in price, hatchback with more range and a bigger boot.

RANGE

452 km

POWER

140 kW

PRICE

$44,990

Details
Medium SUVFWD
Jaecoo J5 EV
Jaecoo J5 EV

Same price, roomier medium SUV with similar range and towing.

RANGE

402 km

POWER

155 kW

PRICE

$42,990

Details
Small SUVFWD
BYD Atto 2 Premium
BYD Atto 2 Premium

Slightly pricier small SUV, strong seller with towing ability.

RANGE

345 km

POWER

130 kW

PRICE

$43,990

Details
Medium SUVFWD
GWM Ora 5 Ultra
GWM Ora 5 Ultra

Cheaper medium SUV with a bit more range and towing.

RANGE

435 km

POWER

150 kW

PRICE

$39,990

Details
Medium SUVFWD
BYD Atto 3 Superior
BYD Atto 3 Superior

Pricier but popular medium SUV with more range and towing.

RANGE

420 km

POWER

150 kW

PRICE

$49,990

Details

How many Leapmotor B05 have been sold in NZ?

There have been 9 registered to date (all NZ new).

Leapmotor B05 registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)

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