The new the fully electric Leapmotor B05 represents the Chinese brand’s entry into the C-Segment hatchback market in Ireland, one of the most competitive and important segments in the country, pivotally with a 30% BEV mix. Offering C-Segment space and specification at traditional B-Segment prices, B05 retails from €28,998, inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT rebate. B05 is the fourth model to arrive since Ireland’s newest car brand launched in October 2025, joining the T03 compact city car, the B10 compact SUV and the C10 large family SUV.
B05 is offered in two trims and two battery options, across three versions:
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
All prices are inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT rebate and exclude metallic paint and delivery charges.
Entry-level Leapmotor B05 STYLE comes well equipped as standard, with 19” aerodynamic alloy wheels, frameless doors, LED automatic headlights, a 14.6” central touchscreen paired with an 8.8” digital cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, digital and NFC key, automatic air conditioning, V2L (Vehicle-to-Load), over-the-air updates, seven airbags, 21 ADAS functions and a 360° parking camera. The new level DESIGN versions adds a panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade, eco-leather seats, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, automatically folding mirrors, rear privacy glass, rain sensors and a 12-speaker audio system.
At 4,430 mm long and 1,880 mm wide, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase and a drag coefficient of 0.26, B05 combines a coupe-inspired silhouette with genuine everyday practicality, including a 345-litre boot that extends to 1,400 litres with the rear seats folded. Hidden door handles, a blade-style lighting signature and a low, forward-leaning stance give the car a distinctive presence on the road.
Co-developed with Stellantis’ global chassis team and claimed to be specifically tuned for European roads, B05 features a rear-wheel-drive architecture, 50:50 weight distribution and MacPherson front and multi-link rear suspension. Its electric motor delivers 160 kW (218 hp) and 240 Nm of torque, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
Both battery options are built around Leapmotor’s Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) architecture, which integrates the battery directly into the vehicle structure to improve efficiency, reduce weight and increase cabin space. On DC fast charging, B05 will charge from 30% to 80% in approximately 16 minutes with the 56.2 kWh battery and approximately 17 minutes with the 67.1 kWh battery. On a 7.5 kW home charger, the same 30% to 80% charge takes approximately three hours and 44 minutes and four hours and 24 minutes respectively.
Inside, the cabin is powered by Leapmotor’s latest operating system, Leap OS 4.0 Plus, while the Leapmotor App gives owners full remote access to key vehicle functions including climate control, charge scheduling, vehicle status monitoring and digital key functionality.
The Leapmotor retail network now includes ten franchise dealers across eight counties, following the appointment of Lynn Motors in Dundalk, Co. Louth last month.
Two further models will follow in short order, with the B03X compact SUV arriving in Q4 2026 and the B03 hatchback in Q1 2027, bringing Leapmotor to a six-model line-up in Ireland inside eighteen months of the brand’s arrival.
