The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor is all set to launch the A05, a compact battery-electric hatchback, which is globally known as B03, in the Chinese market on August 10, 2026, with seven different color options, including Morgan Pink, Rime Rice, Nori Green, Tundra Gray, Pine Mist Gray, Berry Blue, and Metallic Black to provide different options to buyers and make it more appealing.
The Metallic Black option is all set to be available exclusively for the Leapmotor A05s, a special version of the A05. Its length, width, and height are 4,200 mm, 1,800 mm, and 1,560 mm, respectively, with the wheelbase of 2,605 mm. For clarity, the distance between the axles is shorter for 45 mm; 95 mm and 100 mm are the Geely Xingyuan, the BYD Dolphin, and the MG4, respectively.
The market launch in China is all set to happen on August 10, 2026, exactly on the 15th day after the start of presale. Compared to the global model, it is 25 mm and 10 mm longer and wider, respectively; the height and wheelbase are the same to provide ample legroom for all occupants. The A05 has a permanent magnet synchronous motor with the one-speed automatic transmission at the front axle.
Depending on the variant, the power output is 70 kW (94 hp) and 90 kW (121 hp). They both have a top speed of 160 km/h. Available with two different lithium-ion battery packs, which are 39.8 kWh and 53 kWh. With the standard one it runs up to 405 km under CLTC conditions, and the same for the large battery pack is 510 km. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration timing is still pending.
Inside the cabin, it has an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster showing all the driving-related information and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295-powered 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system at the center of the dashboard that acts as the control panel of the cabin. The infotainment is integrated with a 12-speaker sound system to ensure an immersive audio experience.
The screen also features navigation, voice interaction, multimedia, smartphone connectivity, intelligent vehicle controls, and Over-the-air software updates. The cabin has 33 storage areas to enhance practicality; boot space behind the second row is 474 liters, which is expandable up to 1,308 liters, that helps in carrying the luggage.
Its cabin feature pink with an off-white two-tone design to make it appealing to youth. Other key features are ambient lighting to enhance the driving experience for nighttime, a wireless smartphone charging pad for phone-charging convenience, a vertical dual-cup-holder arrangement, and center-console storage.
The special version A05s get roof-mounted LiDAR featuring Urban Navigate on Autopilot, Highway pilot assistance, and memory parking. For the A05, the roof-mounted LiDAR is set to be available as an option supporting parking space to parking space navigation, assisted driving, and advanced driver-assistance capabilities.
Its exterior has LED headlights that integrate daylight running lights and main headlamps to give a modern touch; semi-recessed door handles to reduce drag and improve efficiency; a floating-roof appearance with blacked-out pillars to improve the wide view; lower air intakes to keep the battery pack and motor cool; and a modern aerodynamic body design to improve efficiency and stability.
As of now, there’s no update on its price in China from Leapmotor. As the Chinese carmaker will launch the A05 in the domestic market as a rival to the Geely Xingyuan, the BYD Dolphin, and the MG4, we are expecting it to cost between 60,000 yuan and 95,000 yuan, which translates to 8,900 USD to 14,100 USD.