Leapmotor has revealed Australian pricing and specifications for its new B05 electric hatchback, which goes on sale locally at the end of August 2026. Priced from $35,990 driveaway, the B05 will be one of the cheapest electric cars available in Australia upon its release. Two models will be available, each using a 160kW motor mounted at the rear, while two battery sizes will allow for a claimed 482km of range.

At the entry point to the B05 range is the $35,990 driveaway Style, which uses a 56.2kWh LFP battery for a claimed 401km of range (WLTP). Above that sits the $38,990 driveaway Design LR, which uses a larger 67.1kWh LFP battery for a bump in range to 482km (WLTP). DC fast charging at up to 174kW allows for a 30-80 per cent charge time of as little as 16 minutes for the Style and 18 minutes for the Design.

Both variants use a 160kW/240Nm rear-mounted electric motor, allowing for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of as little as 6.7 seconds.

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According to Leapmotor, the B05 delivers a 50:50 split weight distribution, and its rear-wheel drive layout “delivers precise handling, improved balance, and a more engaging connection to the road, offering a confident and composed ride across both urban environments and winding roads.”

Measuring 4430mm in length, 1880mm in width and riding on a 2735mm wheelbase, the B05 is only 10mm shorter than a Kia K4 hatchback — itself regarded as one of the largest small hatchbacks — and its 435-litre boot expands to 1205 litres with the rear seats folded. Leapmotor also claims that there are 25 storage departments inside of the B05.

As we’ve previously seen from Leapmotor’s other products, standard equipment levels in the B05 are healthy, with the base Style including 19-inch alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting, NFC and Bluetooth key functionality, automatic climate control, a 14.6-inch touchscreen with over-the-air updates and connected services and a full suite of active safety tech, including a 360-degree camera.

Above the Style, the Design LR adds a panoramic glass roof, rain-sensing automatic wipers, synthetic leather upholstery, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, auto-folding mirrors, a rear centre armrest and a 12-speaker sound system.

Leapmotor B05 pricing (driveaway):

Style$35,990
Design LR$38,990
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Leapmotor B05 Style standard features:

  • 56.2kWh battery
  • 19-inch alloy wheels with a tyre repair kit
  • Dusk-sensing automatic LED lighting
  • Frameless doors, concealed door handles
  • NFC and Bluetooth key
  • Automatic climate control
  • Heat pump
  • 8.8-inch digital driver’s display
  • 14.6-inch touchscreen with over-the-air updates
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Chip
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Satellite navigation
  • Leapmotor Connected Services
  • Integrated 360-degree dashcam recorder
  • 50W wireless smartphone charger
  • 7x airbags
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control with automatic lane change
  • Lane keeping assistance with adaptive lane guidance
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Front and rear cross-traffic alert (with braking)
  • Driver attention monitoring
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • 360-degree camera

B05 Design LR model adds to Style:

  • Larger 67.1kWh battery
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • ‘TechnoLeather’ seat upholstery
  • Six-way electric driver’s seat
  • Four-way electric front passenger seat
  • Heated steering wheel and front seats
  • Auto-folding mirrors
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Rear centre armrest
  • 12-speaker sound system
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Multi-colour interior ambient lighting

The Leapmotor B05 will go on sale in Australia from late August, with local deliveries due to commence then.