The Leapmotor A05, which will be sold internationally as the B03 and is set to be produced for the European market at the Stellantis plant in Figueruelas near Zaragoza, expands Leapmotor’s line-up with a compact model in the Golf segment. The model forms part of the Chinese manufacturer’s global expansion strategy, supported by its joint venture with Stellantis, and will compete in the compact segment alongside the brand’s larger crossover models.
Leapmotor has designed the A05 as a hatchback. At 4.20 metres long, 1.80 metres wide and 1.56 metres high, it sits in the compact segment and could potentially meet the criteria for the new M1E vehicle class that the EU plans to introduce with certain advantages. The A05 has a wheelbase of 2.61 metres, identical to that of the compact electric SUV B03X, known in China as the A10. Design features include a closed front end, partially recessed door handles and an optional two-tone paint finish.
For the Chinese market, Leapmotor offers the A05 with two powertrain variants, both using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The entry-level version combines a 70 kW electric motor with a 39.8 kWh battery, while the more powerful variant pairs a 90 kW motor with a 53 kWh battery. In both versions, Leapmotor mounts the permanent magnet synchronous motor on the front axle.
