Leapmotor B05 Ultra: Stellantis-tuned sporty EV for Europe
Leapmotor B05 Ultra is coming to Europe in 2026: design, power, price
Leapmotor B05 Ultra: Stellantis-tuned sporty EV for Europe
Leapmotor B05 Ultra: a Stellantis-tuned compact EV due in Europe in 2026, with rumored 320–400 hp AWD and pricing to rival VW ID.3 GTX and MG4 XPower.
2025-10-05T23:25:12+03:00
2025-10-05T23:25:12+03:00
2025-10-05T23:25:12+03:00
The Chinese brand Leapmotor, recently allied with Stellantis, is preparing the European debut of the sporty version of its new compact EV — the B05 Ultra. The model, whose debut in Munich was reported by SPEEDME.RU, is slated to reach the European market in 2026 and represents a pivotal step in the brand’s bid for the C-segment.On the outside, the B05 Ultra is set apart by an aggressive aerodynamic body kit, 19-inch wheels, gloss-black accents, and a sizeable rear spoiler. The design aims to be not just bolder but more purposeful as well — Stellantis engineers contributed to optimizing both aerodynamics and handling, and the package comes across as coherent rather than flashy.Details of the cabin remain under wraps, though the company promises sporty highlights and distinctive trim materials. For Europe, the regular versions are equipped with electric motors rated at 177 and 215 hp, offering 400–500 km of range respectively. The Ultra is rumored to adopt a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup with 320–400 hp — placing it squarely against the VW ID.3 GTX and MG4 XPower on paper.The Leapmotor B05 is built on a 4.43-meter platform with an ideal 50:50 weight distribution. In Europe, pricing for the regular versions is expected to come in under €30,000, while the B05 Ultra is projected to be pricier yet still a reachable rival to the “hot” electric hatchbacks from Europe and China. That price positioning could make the performance version particularly compelling if execution matches the brief.For Stellantis, this is the first sporty project within its partnership with Leapmotor, intended to show that Chinese EVs can be not only affordable but genuinely engaging to drive. Should the tuning deliver on the promise, a few preconceptions about this class may need revisiting.
Leapmotor B05 Ultra: a Stellantis-tuned compact EV due in Europe in 2026, with rumored 320–400 hp AWD and pricing to rival VW ID.3 GTX and MG4 XPower.
Michael Powers, Editor
The Chinese brand Leapmotor, recently allied with Stellantis, is preparing the European debut of the sporty version of its new compact EV — the B05 Ultra. The model, whose debut in Munich was reported by SPEEDME.RU, is slated to reach the European market in 2026 and represents a pivotal step in the brand’s bid for the C-segment.
On the outside, the B05 Ultra is set apart by an aggressive aerodynamic body kit, 19-inch wheels, gloss-black accents, and a sizeable rear spoiler. The design aims to be not just bolder but more purposeful as well — Stellantis engineers contributed to optimizing both aerodynamics and handling, and the package comes across as coherent rather than flashy.
Details of the cabin remain under wraps, though the company promises sporty highlights and distinctive trim materials. For Europe, the regular versions are equipped with electric motors rated at 177 and 215 hp, offering 400–500 km of range respectively. The Ultra is rumored to adopt a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup with 320–400 hp — placing it squarely against the VW ID.3 GTX and MG4 XPower on paper.
The Leapmotor B05 is built on a 4.43-meter platform with an ideal 50:50 weight distribution. In Europe, pricing for the regular versions is expected to come in under €30,000, while the B05 Ultra is projected to be pricier yet still a reachable rival to the “hot” electric hatchbacks from Europe and China. That price positioning could make the performance version particularly compelling if execution matches the brief.
For Stellantis, this is the first sporty project within its partnership with Leapmotor, intended to show that Chinese EVs can be not only affordable but genuinely engaging to drive. Should the tuning deliver on the promise, a few preconceptions about this class may need revisiting.
