Leapmotor B05 Design LR Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Small Car · 2026 – CurrentFBT exemptV2L
- Usable Battery
- 55kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 174kW
- 10–80% Time
- 22min
The Leapmotor B05 Design LR charges at up to 174 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 22 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 8.3 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 55 kWh LFP battery.
Leapmotor B05 Design LR Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 55 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 8.3 hrs |
| Efficiency | 137 Wh/km |
The Leapmotor B05 Design LR uses a 55 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Leapmotor's advice.
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Leapmotor B05 Design LR Charging Times
Leapmotor B05 Design LR Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 174 kW |
How Long Does a Leapmotor B05 Design LR Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 25.3 hrs (0 to 100%) | 17 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 16.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 26 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 8.3 hrs (0 to 100%) | 51 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 5.3 hrs (0 to 100%) | 80 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 49 min (10 to 80%) | 87 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 103 kW | 22 min (10 to 80%) | 188 km in 15 min |
| 350 kW DC ultra-fast charger | 103 kW | 22 min (10 to 80%) | 188 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Leapmotor B05 Design LR
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Leapmotor B05 Design LR. It charges the battery from empty to full in 8.3 hrs and adds about 51 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Leapmotor B05 Design LR's full AC speed and charges it in 5.3 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 8.3 hrs | 5.3 hrs |
| Range per hour | 51 km | 80 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Leapmotor B05 Design LR Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Leapmotor B05 Design LR normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 25.3 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 8.3 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Leapmotor B05 Design LR?
A full charge costs $3.85 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $19.25 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $38.50. A petrol small car uses about 6.4 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $12.80 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol small car | Not applicable | $12.80 | $1,920 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $19.25 | $4.80 | $719 | $1,201 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $3.85 | $0.96 | $144 | $1,776 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $38.50 | $9.59 | $1,439 | $481 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $575 a year on charging the Leapmotor B05 Design LR at home.
Leapmotor B05 Design LR Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Leapmotor B05 Design LR ranks 1 of 11 small car EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leapmotor B05 Style | $35,888 | 174 | 24 min |
| 1 | Leapmotor B05 Design LR | $39,888 | 174 | 22 min |
| 3 | MG MG4 Essence 64 | $39,990 | 154 | 25 min |
| 4 | MG MG4 XPOWER | $47,990 | 140 | 30 min |
| 5 | BYD Dolphin Premium | $36,990 | 89 |
Leapmotor B05 Design LR 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 341 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 22 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 22 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 3 fast charging stops of about 22 minutes each, 1 hr 6 min in total, for a total trip time of about 11 hr 6 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 22 min | 5 hr 22 min |
| 1,000 km | 3 | 1 hr 6 min | 11 hr 6 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Leapmotor B05 Design LR Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 3.3 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Leapmotor B05 Design LR supports V2L and can power appliances up to 3.3 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
Leapmotor B05 Design LR Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $39,888. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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8.3 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 22 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 174 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 174 kW on DC, adding about 188 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (rear).
$3.85 at home on an EV plan, $19.25 on a flat tariff, or $38.50 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 3.3 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
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