The Leapmotor Lafa 5, sold as the B05 outside China, is a rear-drive electric hatchback with 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp) and up to 482 km WLTP, from EUR 30,900 (~$34,400) in Germany. UK buyers pay GBP 28,995 (~$38,500) after the GBP 1,500 LEAP-GRANT, and in China the same car starts at CNY 97,800 (~$14,671). Euro NCAP gave it five stars in September 2026, and the 67.1 kWh Life is the version most buyers should start with.
Key facts
- Price: EUR 30,900 (~$34,400) Life and EUR 32,900 (~$36,600) Design in Germany; GBP 28,995 (~$38,500) in the UK after the GBP 1,500 grant; CNY 97,800 (~$14,671) in China
- Power: 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp) from one rear motor, 240 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.7 s, top speed 170 km/h
- Range: 482 km WLTP with the 67.1 kWh LFP battery (about 300 miles in the UK), 401 km with the 56.2 kWh battery
- Charging: DC peak 168 kW in Germany (174 kW in the UK), 30-80% in 17 min and 10-80% in 24 min; 11 kW AC
- Space: 4,430 mm long on a 2,735 mm wheelbase; boot 295 L (Germany) or 345 L (UK), up to 1,205 or 1,400 L folded
- The catch: Euro NCAP Safe Driving scored 66%, and the front passenger's chest protection was marginal
Performance & Specs
The B05 is quick for the money. One permanent-magnet motor drives the rear wheels with 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp) and 240 Nm, enough for 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and a 170 km/h top speed. Leapmotor's UK and global pages print "218 hp", but 218 is the metric PS figure, and 160 kW converts to about 215 hp.
Europe gets only this single-motor car: the 132 kW entry version sold in China is not offered here, and the 180 kW Lafa 5 Ultra is not listed in Germany or the UK.
| Powertrain | Single-motor RWD BEV, rear permanent-magnet motor |
|---|---|
| Power | 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp) |
| Torque | 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s |
| Battery | 67.1 kWh LFP (56.2 kWh also offered) |
| Range | 482 km WLTP (401 km with 56.2 kWh) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Battery electric (BEV), LFP battery |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp) |
| TORQUE | 240 Nm |
| ACCELERATION | 0-100 km/h in 6.7 s |
| TOP SPEED | 170 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | RWD, single rear motor |
| BATTERY | 67.1 kWh LFP (56.2 kWh LFP also offered in some markets) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | Up to 482 km WLTP (401 km with 56.2 kWh) |
| KERB WEIGHT | 1,855 kg (German technical data, 67.1 kWh) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,430 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm |
| Ground clearance | 154 mm |
The B05 is wide and low for the class: 4,430 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and 1,520 mm high, with a 60/40 split-folding rear bench, two ISOFIX points and 19-inch wheels.
Boot figures depend on the market. The German price list gives 295 L (1,205 L folded to the roof), while UK, Italian and Spanish data give 345 L (1,400 L), probably because of different measuring methods, so compare rivals like for like.
| LENGTH | 4,430 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,880 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,520 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,735 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 154 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 295 L / 1,205 L seats folded (Germany); 345 L / 1,400 L (UK, Italy, Spain) |
| TYRES | 225/45 R19 front, 235/45 R19 rear |
Charging & Battery
A short fast-charging stop is the norm. The 67.1 kWh LFP battery peaks at 168 kW in Leapmotor Germany's data and 174 kW in the UK data, so treat it as roughly 170 kW, while the 56.2 kWh pack peaks at 140 kW. Charging from 30 to 80% takes 17 minutes (18 on the UK model page) and 10 to 80% takes 24 minutes in the German price list; the 11 kW three-phase on-board charger needs 3 hours 30 minutes for 30-80%.
| BATTERY | 67.1 kWh LFP (56.2 kWh LFP in some markets) |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 11 kW three-phase (3.5 h for 30-80%) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | 168 kW (Germany) / 174 kW (UK); 140 kW with 56.2 kWh |
| DC 30-80% TIME | 17 min (67.1 kWh); 16 min (56.2 kWh, German page) |
| DC 10-80% TIME | 24 min (German price list) |
Design & Interior
The B05 is a five-door hatchback with coupe-inspired lines, frameless doors and flush handles. Inside, a 14.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen, an 8.8-inch cluster and a wireless phone charger are standard. The Life has fabric seats and six speakers; the Design adds a panoramic glass roof, heated and electrically adjustable eco-leather seats, a heated steering wheel and 12 speakers.
Technology & Features
Leap OS 4.0 Plus brings voice control, online navigation and over-the-air updates, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard. The Leapmotor app handles remote climate, locking and charging schedules and works as a Bluetooth phone key.
Safety & ADAS
Seven airbags and 21 Level 2 driver-assistance functions are fitted, including automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist, lane keeping, blind-spot detection and a door-opening warning for cyclists.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars on 2 September 2026: Crash Protection 92%, Post-Crash Safety 89%, Crash Avoidance 77% and Safe Driving 66%. Its caveats are marginal chest protection for the front passenger, non-adaptive restraints, no detection of an unsafe passenger posture and poor pedestrian head protection at the windscreen base and pillars.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 (21 driver-assistance functions) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB, ACC, traffic jam assist, automatic lane change, LKA, ELKA, BSD, door-opening warning, rear cross-traffic braking, driver monitoring, intelligent speed assist, 360° camera, 7 airbags |
| EURO NCAP | 5 stars (2 September 2026): Crash Protection 92%, Post-Crash Safety 89%, Crash Avoidance 77%, Safe Driving 66% |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 Life 67.1 kWh (Germany) | 215 hp | 240 Nm | 6.7s | 170 km/h | RWD | 67.1 kWh | 482 km | — | EUR 30,900 (~$34,400) | German list price incl. VAT, excl. delivery; 14.6-inch screen, 6 speakers, fabric seats |
| B05 Design 67.1 kWh (Germany) | 215 hp | 240 Nm | 6.7s | 170 km/h | RWD | 67.1 kWh | 482 km | — | EUR 32,900 (~$36,600) | Adds panoramic roof, eco-leather electric heated seats, heated wheel, 12 speakers, ambient lighting |
| B05 Life 56.2 kWh (Italy) | 215 hp | 240 Nm | 6.7s | 170 km/h | RWD | 56.2 kWh | 401 km | — | EUR 28,800 (~$32,100) | Italian list price; 140 kW DC peak; EUR 24,800 with trade-in or scrappage until 30 Nov 2026; AutoBild lists the 56.2 kWh Life at EUR 27,900 (~$31,100) in Germany |
| B05 UK single trim 67.1 kWh | 215 hp | 240 Nm | 6.7s | 170 km/h | RWD | 67.1 kWh | 482 km | — | GBP 28,995 (~$38,500) | UK retail price after GBP 1,500 LEAP-GRANT; GBP 30,495 on the road; Design-level equipment as standard |
Pricing & Availability
Germany's price list of 1 October 2026 (including VAT, excluding delivery) shows the Life at EUR 30,900 (~$34,400) and the Design at EUR 32,900 (~$36,600), both with the 67.1 kWh battery; orders opened on 5 May 2026, and AutoBild lists the 56.2 kWh Life at EUR 27,900 (~$31,100). Italy's official list runs from EUR 28,800 (~$32,100) for the 56.2 kWh Life to EUR 32,400 (~$36,100) for the Design, and EUR 24,800 (~$27,600) for the small Life with a trade-in or scrappage under a contract signed by 30 November 2026. Austria lists the Life at EUR 27,990 (~$31,200), or EUR 26,990 (~$30,000) in a promotion to 31 December 2026 that includes a EUR 1,000 private bonus. Spain advertises the 56.2 kWh Life at EUR 19,400 (~$21,600) including VAT, transport and promotion, with EUR 3,375 Plan Auto+ aid and EUR 900 CAE, valid to 30 November 2026.
In the UK the single 67.1 kWh trim costs GBP 28,995 (~$38,500) after the GBP 1,500 LEAP-GRANT for orders to 31 December 2026, or GBP 30,495 (~$40,500) on the road without it; deliveries are from late July, with a 4-year or 60,000-mile warranty and 8-year or 100,000-mile battery cover. In China the Lafa 5 launched at CNY 97,800 (~$14,671) for the 132 kW car and CNY 105,800 (~$15,871) to CNY 121,800 (~$18,271) for the 160 kW versions, (CLTC range 515-605 km, not comparable with WLTP).
How It Compares
All three prices are German list prices. The CUPRA Raval Plus, a 4,046 mm city car, costs about EUR 1,050 less than the Life but has 82 hp and 154 km less WLTP range. The Leapmotor B10 EV is a compact SUV with the same 215 hp, and it costs EUR 1,500 more than the B05 Life for 48 km less range.
- 215 hp rear-wheel drive, 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 482 km WLTP from EUR 30,900 in Germany
- Euro NCAP five stars with 92% for Crash Protection and 89% for Post-Crash Safety
- Long standard equipment: 14.6-inch screen, 21 ADAS functions, wireless charging; in the UK also a panoramic roof and 360-degree cameras
- Euro NCAP Safe Driving scored 66%, front passenger chest protection was marginal and the restraints are not adaptive
- Boot and charging figures differ by market: 295 L in Germany against 345 L in the UK, 168 kW against 174 kW DC peak
The Lafa 5 (B05) is a rear-drive 215 hp hatchback with 482 km WLTP and five Euro NCAP stars, from EUR 30,900 in Germany and GBP 28,995 in the UK. It suits buyers who want more power and range than a CUPRA Raval Plus or a Leapmotor B10 for similar money and accept a 66% Safe Driving score; UK reviews were mixed. Take the 67.1 kWh Life for range, or compare the cheaper small-battery Life offers in Italy and Austria.
