First official pictures of the Leapmotor Lafa 5 electrical hatchback from the Stellantis-backed Chinese language startup had been shared days earlier than this mannequin breaks cowl on the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich on September 8. This compact BEV for international markets goals to rival the Volkswagen ID.3.
The Leapmotor Lafa 5 was beforehand identified by its codename B05. It’s a compact hatchback that stands on the LEAP 3.5 modular structure, just like the B10 crossover. On September 1, the Stellantis-backed Chinese language automaker shared teaser pictures of this mannequin and revealed its official identify. On September 4, Leapmotor launched official pictures of this hatchback coated with camouflage.
Extra about Leapmotor Lafa 5
As talked about, the Leapmotor Lafa 5 is sporting camouflage movie within the pictures. Its entrance finish follows the model’s design language with curved headlights joined by an LED strip. The automotive has a closed entrance finish with an air consumption within the entrance bumper. A millimeter-wave radar additionally sits within the bumper. The Lafa 5 adopts a glossy bonnet line and retractable door handles to scale back drag.
From the again, this EV has sculpted fenders, a roof spoiler, and a single taillight unit. This automobile has a comparatively small tailgate and a minimalistic bumper. Curiously, the Lafa 5 was proven in teaser pictures with a LiDAR on the roof. Nevertheless, the automotive in dwell pictures doesn’t have this sensor. Plainly just some particular trim ranges supply LiDAR.
There’s nonetheless no details about the specs of the Leapmotor Lafa 5. Nevertheless, it appears that evidently this automobile will likely be on par with the Volkswagen ID.3 by way of measurement. The German hatchback’s size, width, and top are 4,262 mm, 1,809 mm, and 1,552 mm, respectively. The powertrain of the Lafa 5 will seemingly align with the B10 crossover. Its entry-level trim provides a single e-motor for 132 kW (177 hp) and an LFP battery for 56.2 kWh. The highest-trim automotive has an electrical motor for 160 kW (215 hp) and a 67.1 kWh LFP battery.
The Leapmotor Lafa 5 will debut on the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich on September 8. Leapmotor Expertise Senior Vice President Cao Lin shared that “the arrival of Leapmotor Lafa 5 will turn into the brand new foremost drive for Leapmotor to overcome abroad markets sooner or later”. It clearly hints that Lepamotor positions this mannequin as a product for markets outdoors China.
Leapmotor was partly acquired by Stellantis final yr. Since then, Leapmotor has been actively creating its abroad enterprise. From January to August 2025, this Chinese language model managed to promote 328,859 automobiles, reaching the semi-annual internet revenue. The Leapmotor’s present mannequin line includes seven fashions domestically. Nevertheless, it sells three autos globally.
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