Leapmotor unveils the compact B03, sold in China as the A05
Leapmotor has presented the new compact electric car B03, whose Chinese name is A05. The company gave a preliminary range of up to 242 miles, or about 389 km, under the projected WLTP cycle.
Event date: July 29, 2026 · Published: October 12, 2026
Leapmotor's July 29 statement describes the B03 as a compact hatchback aimed at city users. The car is set to measure 4,175 mm long, 1,790 mm wide and 1,560 mm tall, with a 2,605 mm wheelbase.
The manufacturer said the car will offer up to 242 miles of range. This is a projected WLTP figure which, according to a footnote, is subject to final homologation.
Leapmotor said the global debut of the B03 will take place later in 2026. The statement includes no price and no date for the start of sales in Poland.
Questions and answers
What is Leapmotor's new compact called in China?
The model was shown as the B03, and on the Chinese market it is called the A05.
What range does the manufacturer give for the B03?
Up to 242 miles, or about 389 km, in projected WLTP data before homologation.
Fact sheet
| Claim | Value | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length x width x height | 4,175 x 1,790 x 1,560 mm | manufacturer data | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm | manufacturer data | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Projected range | up to 242 miles, about 389 km WLTP | manufacturer data; before final homologation | Oct 12, 2026 |
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