Leapmotor B05 makes global debut at Munich

Leapmotor has revealed its B05 electric hatchback, giving a first glance at the budget brand’s rival to the Volkswagen ID.3.

The C-segment hatchback made its global debut at the Munich Motor Show alongside the European sales launch of the B10 SUV.

Described as a car for the “new generations of trend setters”, the B05 is Leapmotor’s first hatchback and is likely to be positioned against other family hatchbacks such as the MG4, Citroen C-4 and BYD Dolphin as a sub-£30,000 alternative to the ID3, Renault Megane and upcoming Kia EV4.

“The B05 is more than a car – it’s a statement. It reflects our commitment to innovation, accessibility, and empowering the next generation of drivers across Europe and beyond,” said Tianshu Xin, CEO of Leapmotor International.

Leapmotor says the B05 is a sporty hatch with design that’s both “futuristic and grounded in urban style”. Early images show a low, pinched front end with slimline lights which are echoed in the wide rear light array. From the side, there’s more than a hint of Mercedes A-Class in the glasshouse and tailgate. At 4.43m long the Leapmotor B05 is longer than the Megane or ID.3 but identical in length to the £34,695 Kia. At 1.88m wide, Leapmotor says it’s the widest car in its class.

There’s no word on the interior design but the B05 is expected to closely mirror that of the B10, with which it is also expected to share its powertrain specifications.

That means a 215bhp front-mounted motor with a 0-62mph time of under 8 seconds and a top speed of 105mph. The B10 also comes with two battery options – a 56.2kWh pack offering up to 224 miles of range, and a 67.1kWh unit offering 270 miles. It’s not clear which of these will be coming to the UK in the B05. Peak DC charging of 168kW will allow a 30-80% charge in under 20 minutes.