2026 Leapmotor B05: price, specs and release date in Australia

Key specs for the Leapmotor B05

When does the 2026 Leapmotor B05 go on sale in Australia?

Leapmotor has indicated that the B05 will arrive in Australia at local dealerships from late August 2026. Exact order timing and stock availability will vary by dealer and location.

How much does the 2026 Leapmotor B05 cost?

The Leapmotor B05 range opens at $35,990 drive-away for the Style and $39,990 drive-away for the Design LR. The $4000 step up to the Design LR adds around 80km of WLTP range plus a longer list of comfort and premium features.

What is the range and performance of the 2026 Leapmotor B05?

The Leapmotor B05 Style uses a 56.2kWh LFP battery for a claimed driving range up to 401km WLTP, while the Design LR steps up to a 67.1kWh LFP battery for a claimed range up to 482km WLTP.

Both variants use a 160kW/240Nm electric motor driving the rear wheels - a layout still relatively uncommon among affordable EVs but becoming more popular given the power available with new EVs. Leapmotor quotes a 0-100km/h time of as little as 6.7 seconds for the Design LR, using the standard launch control feature.

Leapmotor says the chassis was co-developed in Italy with parent company Stellantis’ (owner of Alfa Romeo and Maserati) chassis team and honed at the famed Balocco proving ground, with the suspension tuned to suit Australian conditions. The car also has a claimed 50:50 weight distribution. We'll reserve judgement on how it drives until we test a local car.

Underneath, the B05 uses Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) architecture, integrating the battery into the body structure to save weight and improve rigidity, according to Leapmotor.

On the charging front, both B05 variants support 11kW AC charging, plus ultra-fast DC charging – with the Design LR rated to accept up to 174kW (Leapmotor hasn't stated a peak DC figure for the Style). Leapmotor quotes a 30-80% DC top-up in roughly 16 minutes for the Style and 18 minutes for the Design LR.

Leapmotor B05 exterior design

Leapmotor describes the B05 hatch’s styling as coupe-inspired, with a wide stance, frameless doors and flush door handles for a low-slung look that seemingly has hints of the Volkswagen Golf from the front and Porsche Macan SUV at the rear. Blade-style LED headlamps sit up front, with a full-width 'Wing Star' LED light bar across the rear. An active grille shutter and airflow-management elements are fitted to aid aerodynamic efficiency.

What is the 2026 Leapmotor B05 like inside?

Inside, the B05’s cabin appears to combine matte metallic finishes across the air vents, centre console and steering wheel with soft-touch materials on the doors and armrests. A 14.6-inch floating touchscreen and 8.8-inch driver display anchor the dashboard, and Leapmotor lists 25 storage compartments through the interior. Automatic climate control with a heat pump handles year-round comfort.

The Design LR lifts the ambience with a fixed panoramic glass roof (laminated, with an app-controlled electric sunshade), TechnoLeather seats certified by OEKO-TEX, a 12-speaker surround audio system, multi-colour ambient lighting and rear privacy glass.

Leapmotor B05 equipment and features

The B05 comes with split-screen functionality, connected satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice control and over-the-air updates. A 50W air-cooled wireless phone charger is fitted, and the Leapmotor app adds remote climate control, live vehicle location and digital key functionality. The Leapmotor B05 also comes standard with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, allowing owners to power external electric devices like a kettle using the car's main battery. 

Standard features on the Style include 19-inch alloys, frameless doors, LED lighting, the full digital cockpit, 360° camera with dynamic guidelines, integrated dashcam, rear parking sensors and Leapmotor connected services.

The Design LR ($39,990 drive-away) adds:

• Fixed panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
• TechnoLeather seats (OEKO-TEX certified)
• 6-way power driver seat / 4-way power front passenger seat
• Heated steering wheel and heated front seats
• 12-speaker surround audio system
• Rear privacy glass and multi-colour ambient lighting
• Auto power-folding mirrors and rain-sensing frameless wipers
• Rear centre armrest with cupholders

Leapmotor B05 boot size and storage

Leapmotor quotes boot capacity of up to 1205 litres with the rear seats folded (a seats-up figure hasn't been specified), supported by a quoted 25 storage compartments through the cabin. At 4430mm long and 1880mm wide with a 2735mm wheelbase, the B05 keeps a compact footprint suited to city and suburban duties and small families.

What safety and technology features are on the 2026 Leapmotor B05?

Leapmotor lists a 7-airbag system (including a centre airbag) and 21 driver-assistance (ADAS) features supported by 14 sensors and cameras, providing Level 2 driver assistance. New additions include Automatic Lane Change (ALC), Front Vehicle Departure Warning (FVDW), Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA) and Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB). A 360° camera with dynamic guidelines and an integrated dashcam are standard across the range.

The Leapmotor B05 has not yet been assessed by ANCAP at the time of writing, so no safety star rating is available.

How the Leapmotor B05 compares

At this sub-$40K price point, the B05 lands among a competitive set of affordable electric small SUVs and hatches that are suited to empty nesters, couples, downsizers from a medium SUV and even small families. Buyers cross-shopping the 2026 Leapmotor B05 may weigh it against a few key alternatives including:

• MG MG4: a value-oriented electric RWD hatchback, perhaps the B05's most direct rival
• Cupra Born: a European-styled electric hatch with a sportier look and feel
• BYD Atto 2: a small electric SUV alternative for buyers for a similar price point

Rather than compare on badge or body style alone, it's worth lining these up on the numbers that matter to you, such as range, charging speed, drive-away price, boot space and features, plus accessibility to your local dealer and servicing. RACV Car Match can help narrow the field to the models that suit your budget and needs, whether you're set on a hatch like the B05 and MG4 or even weighing up small EV SUVs like the Atto 2 and MG S5.

Leapmotor warranty and servicing

Leapmotor backs the B05 with an 8-year/160,000km high-voltage battery warranty and a 6-year/150,000km vehicle warranty, plus 8 years of capped price servicing and 8 years of roadside assistance.

Should you wait for the 2026 Leapmotor B05?

On paper, the Leapmotor B05 reads as a competitive small EV: drive-away pricing under $40,000, a claimed range of up to 482km (WLTP), a well-featured cabin, clean styling and a rear-wheel-drive layout with Italian chassis-tuning credentials that might even make for a sporty drive around town.

A few things are still to be confirmed by the brand, though, such as its ANCAP safety rating, its real-world range and efficiency, and how it actually drives, since we haven't tested a local car. As a brand still establishing itself in Australia, its servicing convenience and resale value are also yet to be proven and something that prospective buyers should keep in mind.

2026 Leapmotor B05 FAQ

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