
Available 2026 - CurrentFBT exempt
The Leapmotor B05 Design LR is a rear-drive small car priced from $39,888 RRP, with a 56.2kWh LFP battery and 401km of WLTP range (an estimated 384km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$39,888RRP before on-road costs
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Leapmotor B05 Design LR on a novated lease: see your weekly costFBT exempt
The Leapmotor B05 (entry Style-equivalent grade) is a rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback co-developed with Stellantis and chassis-tuned in Italy, pairing a 160kW/240Nm motor with a 56.2kWh LFP battery for up to 401km WLTP range. It offers launch control, 19-inch alloy wheels, an 8.8-inch digital cockpit and a 14.6-inch touchscreen as standard, along with a full driver-assistance suite. It's aimed at buyers wanting genuine rear-wheel-drive dynamics and European-tuned handling at small-hatchback pricing.
| Battery size (capacity) | 56.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 55 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 11 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 5 hrs 36 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 174 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 103 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 22 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $18 (55kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
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Charge a 55kWh battery at home in 5 hrs 36 mins.
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Max Power Output (V2L) | 3.3 kW |
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 401 km | 137 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 384 km | 143 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 409 km | 134 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 341 km | 161 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $4.72 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $18 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
7.5 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
170 km/h
Top speed
160 kW
Power
240 Nm
Torque
Rear
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4430mm x 1880mm x 1520mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,674 kg |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 345 L / 1,205 L |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Platform | Leapmotor 3.0 |
| Segment | Small Car |
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | $35,888 | 482 km | 67.1 kWh | 6.7 s | Rear |
| Design LRThis page | $39,888 | 401 km | 56.2 kWh | 7.5 s | Rear |
6 years / 150,000 km
8 years / 160,000 km
12 months / 20,000 km
$39,888 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 384km in mixed real-world driving, against 401km on the WLTP test.
About 5 hrs 36 mins from empty on an 11kW home wallbox, or about 22 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $18 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (55kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $39,888 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The Leapmotor B05 Style is priced at $35,888, $4,000 less. It has 482km WLTP range vs 401km, a 67.1kWh battery vs 56.2kWh, 0-100 in 6.7s vs 7.5s. Compare all B05 variants
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