Leapmotor B05 in Portugal: Price, Range and Specs of the New EV
Published: 04/05/2026
Leapmotor B05 lands in Europe from 26,900 euros
Leapmotor opened orders on 23 April 2026 for the B05, a compact C-segment electric car with fastback styling, frameless doors and up to 482 km of WLTP range. It debuted at the Poznan Motor Show, is built at Stellantis's Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain, and starts at 26,900 euros in Italy. For the Portuguese-market buyer scanning the under-30,000-euro EV shelf, the Leapmotor B05 Portugal launch is one of the most aggressive value plays of 2026.
The strategic move is obvious. By assembling the car in Spain, the Chinese brand — now distributed through Stellantis — sidesteps the EU tariffs on China-built EVs. The result is a competitive sticker price without the customs surcharge weighing on rivals like the BYD Dolphin or MG4.
Leapmotor B05 specs: what's under the skin
The B05 measures 4,430 mm long, 1,880 mm wide, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase. Despite some press calling it a "compact sedan", it's a five-door fastback hatchback, not a three-box saloon. The drag coefficient sits at 0.26 Cd — a serious number, lower than most rivals manage.
Underneath sits the cell-to-chassis (CTC) Leap 3.0/3.5 architecture with an LFP battery on 400 V. Two options:
- Pro: 56.2 kWh battery, 401 km WLTP
- Pro Max: 67.1 kWh battery (65.0 kWh usable), 482 km WLTP
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 160 kW / 218 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
| DC charging peak | 174 kW |
| 30-80% DC | about 17 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW AC |
| Heat pump | Standard |
| Weight distribution | 50:50 |
| Kerb weight | 1,912 kg |
| Boot | 345 L (up to 1,400 L) |
The Pro Max claims 482 km WLTP, though EV Database pegs real-world combined range closer to 430 km. In Portuguese conditions — A1 motorway at 120 km/h with the AC running — expect somewhere between 320 and 380 km in actual driving. That's plenty for a Lisbon-to-Coimbra round trip, and a 17-minute DC stop in Pombal or Mealhada returns almost 250 km of range.
Leapmotor B05 price: how it stacks up for Portugal
The 26,900-euro Italian sticker is the lowest published reference. The Netherlands starts at 28,995 euros, Germany at an expected 29,000 euros. With no official Portuguese pricing yet, expect somewhere between 28,000 and 30,500 euros before incentives, depending on trim and shipping.
How does it compare? In Italy, the B05 undercuts:
- The pre-facelift VW ID.3 by 9,600 euros
- The Renault Megane E-Tech by 11,450 euros
- Its own Stellantis cousin, the Peugeot E-308, by 13,080 euros
That's not a marginal gap. A Pro Max with 482 km WLTP, rear-wheel drive, a 14.6-inch screen, eco-leather seats and a panoramic glass roof costs roughly the same as a much more modest Megane E-Tech.
In Portugal, the usual EV tax stack applies on top: full ISV (vehicle tax) exemption for pure EVs, reduced IUC (annual circulation tax), and full company-car deductibility up to 62,500 euros. For a Leapmotor B05 Portugal opening in the high twenties, the real fleet cost is among the lowest in the C-segment EV class.
Fast charging: 174 kW and 17 minutes
At a 174 kW DC peak, the B05 isn't the fastest charger in its class — the Cupra Born hits 185 kW, the Kia EV4 promises more — but the 17-minute 30-80% time matches what Portugal's MOBI.E network realistically delivers at 150 kW hubs along the A1 and A2. The standard heat pump matters too: it keeps winter consumption sane in the inland north, where EVs without one routinely lose 25% of their range.
Trims and what's inside
Two lines on offer:
- LIFE — available with the Pro or Pro Max battery. Generously equipped at the base.
- DESIGN — Pro Max only. Adds heated and ventilated eco-leather, 256-colour ambient lighting and an upgraded audio system.
Both get a 14.6-inch 2.5K central screen running Leap OS 4.0 Plus, an 8.8-inch digital cluster, 19-inch alloys, panoramic glass roof, frameless doors, 7 airbags and 21 Level 2 ADAS systems. Stellantis claims 25 cabin storage spaces and up to 1,400 litres of boot space with the rear seats folded — big-hatch numbers, not cramped-coupe ones.
The body shell is stiff (34,500 Nm/deg torsional rigidity) and 50:50 weight distribution with rear-wheel drive points to dynamics closer to a Cupra Born than a conventional E-308.
Leapmotor B05 vs the competition
The natural rivals aren't the BYD Seal U (that's a mid-size SUV — different game). They are the VW ID.3 Neo, Renault Megane E-Tech, Cupra Born, MG4, Kia EV4 and Stellantis's own Peugeot E-308.
Leapmotor's argument is simple. More range than the Renault Megane E-Tech (482 vs 425 km), rear-wheel drive like the Born, equipment a class above the MG4 — and prices below all of them. The catch, because there's always one, is brand recognition in Portugal and a service network still building out via Stellantis dealers.
There's also an Ultra version with 180 kW / 245 hp, lowered suspension and performance tyres, currently reserved for China but already confirmed for Europe with the next Golf GTI in its sights.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Leapmotor B05 starts at 26,900 euros in Italy, 28,995 euros in the Netherlands and around 29,000 euros in Germany. With no official Portuguese pricing confirmed by Stellantis Portugal yet, expect somewhere between 28,000 and 30,500 euros before incentives, depending on trim (LIFE or DESIGN) and battery choice. Combined with full ISV exemption and reduced IUC for pure EVs, the real cost is among the most competitive in the C-segment.
Orders opened on 23 April 2026 in the initial European markets (Italy, Netherlands, Germany and Spain), with UK deliveries starting in July 2026. There is no confirmed Portuguese launch date from Stellantis Portugal yet, but the Iberian calendar usually tracks Spain closely, so expect availability in the second half of 2026 through the Stellantis dealer network.
The Pro Max is rated at 482 km WLTP with its 67.1 kWh LFP battery (65.0 kWh usable), while EV Database estimates real combined range at around 430 km. In Portuguese conditions — A1 motorway at 120 km/h with the AC running — count on 320 to 380 km in actual driving. The standard heat pump helps keep winter consumption sensible in the cooler inland north.
In Italy the B05 undercuts the pre-facelift VW ID.3 by 9,600 euros and the Renault Megane E-Tech by 11,450 euros, while offering more range (482 km vs 425 km on the Megane EV60) and rear-wheel drive like the Cupra Born. The weak spot is brand recognition in Portugal and a service network still building out, although it leans on the existing Stellantis dealer footprint.
The B05 is assembled at Stellantis's Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain, which lets the brand sidestep the EU tariffs applied to EVs built in China. That gives it a pricing edge over rivals like the BYD Dolphin and MG4 while keeping a class-above equipment list — 14.6-inch touchscreen, frameless doors, panoramic glass roof and 21 Level 2 ADAS systems already on the base trim.
When does it arrive in Portugal
Orders opened on 23 April in initial European markets — Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Spain. The UK gets deliveries in July 2026. There's no confirmed Portuguese date from Stellantis Portugal yet, but the Iberian calendar usually tracks Spain closely, so expect availability in the second half of 2026.
Worth watching for the next Stellantis Portugal announcements, particularly pre-order conditions and whether there's an aggressive launch promotion. With an entry price around 27,000 euros, Spanish assembly and 482 km of range, the B05 has the ingredients to shake up Portugal's compact-EV class.