Leapmotor has launched official inside photographs of its upcoming compact electrical hatchback, the B05, recognized in China because the Lafa 5. The brand new mannequin options an all-black cabin structure with a panoramic sunroof and a minimalist design.
The entrance seats will be totally reclined, whereas the centre console integrates an oblong infotainment show and a wi-fi charging pad. The dashboard and door panels use combined supplies, designed for a uniform tone throughout the cabin. The mannequin will formally debut in China in October and is scheduled to go on sale on the Guangzhou Auto Present in November.
The B05 first appeared on the 2025 Munich Motor Present, the place it made its international debut and opened for blind pre-orders. The next-performance variant, referred to as the B05 Extremely, is anticipated to start deliveries in China within the first half of 2026 earlier than increasing to abroad markets.
In line with specs filed with China’s Ministry of Trade and Info Know-how (MIIT), the B05 measures 4,430 mm in size, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,520 mm in peak, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase. It adopts a closed entrance grille with an built-in mild bar and a big trapezoidal decrease air consumption. The mannequin is supplied with energetic grille shutters (AGS), a entrance splitter, and aerodynamic air curtains.
The automotive makes use of a 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution and options frameless doorways, 19-inch wheels, and a full-width LED taillight design. Six exterior colors will likely be out there, together with Electrical Yellow, Storm Gray, Starry Blue, Morgan Pink, Galaxy Silver, and Metallic Black.
For efficiency, the Lafa 5 is powered by a single electrical motor (mannequin TZ180XS101) equipped by CRRC Instances Electrical Drive, producing a rated output of 55 kW and a peak output of 132 kW. Energy is drawn from a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack collectively equipped by Jiangsu Zhengli New Power and Gotion Excessive-Tech, with the pack assembled by Lingxiao Power Know-how.
The automobile has a prime velocity of 160 km/h and helps a 5-passenger structure. Commonplace options embrace an anti-lock braking system (ABS) from ZF Automotive Programs Shanghai, an occasion information recorder (EDR), and optionally available ETC connectivity.
As soon as launched, the Leapmotor Lafa 5 will enter China’s compact electrical hatchback phase, competing with the BYD Dolphin, Geely Geome Xingyuan, and MG4.
