The new Leapmotor B05 has arrived in Ireland, priced from €28,998. It’s the brand’s fourth car to go on sale here, following the T03 electric city car, as well as the popular B10 compact SUV and C10 large family SUV.
The B05 is a compact electric hatchback offering the choice of two different LFP batteries and two different trim levels, with the top of the range Design expected to be the volume seller.
Leapmotor B05 Trims & Battery Options
- B05 Style, 56.2 kWh battery: up to 401 km WLTP range (from €28,998)
- B05 Style, 67.1 kWh battery: up to 485 km WLTP range (from €31,487)
- B05 Design, 67.1 kWh battery: up to 485 km WLTP range (from €32,984)
Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, stylish frameless doors and LED automatic headlights. Inside there is a 14.6-inch central touchscreen that controls most of the car’s features, as well as an 8.8-inch digital display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless phone charging.
Other features include automatic air conditioning, V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) and a 360° parking camera.
The Design adds even more desirable features like a panoramic sunroof, synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats with power adjustment, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting and a 12-speaker audio system.
Inside there is seating for five and generous legroom, as well as a 345-litre boot.
Tuned for Europe
The B05 hatchback has been tuned for European roads to offer a better drive. Its rear-mounted electric motor delivers 218hp, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
DC fast charging is up to 168kW for the larger battery, giving a 30% to 80% charge in about 17 minutes.
Stephen McGrath, Brand Manager of Leapmotor Ireland, commented:
“B05 takes Leapmotor into the very heart of the Irish market. The C-Segment hatchback is where a huge number of Irish drivers shop, and until now the fully electric options in that segment have asked people to pay a significant premium for the privilege. B05 does not. It is rear-wheel drive, a genuinely enjoyable drive, and arrives with the specification most brands treat as an optional extra, all from just €28,998.
We launched this brand in Ireland less than a year ago with two models. By early next year we will have six, supported by ten dealer partners, the Gowan Auto parts and aftersales network behind us and a six-year warranty as standard. Choice, value and reassurance are what persuade Irish buyers to ‘Take The Leap’, and B05 delivers on all three.”
The B05 offers stylish good looks, battery range and technologyLeapmotor continues to go from strength to strength in the Irish market since its 2025 launch, with over 450 registrations this year alone and plenty of new models expected in the coming months.
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