Leapmotor A05s 2026: price, range and specs of the new budget EV hatchback

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Leapmotor is counting on the A05s to help save its annual sales plan. The brand sold 356,487 cars in the first half of the year, so it needs to move roughly 643,513 more vehicles in the remaining six months — over 107,000 a month on average, about 15% above June’s record pace. Leapmotor previously unveiled the compact A10 crossover from the same A-series, which offers a similar range.

The new A05s is a five-door hatchback, though cars like this are often classified as sedans in China. It measures 4,200 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,560 mm tall, with a 2,605 mm wheelbase. A roof-mounted LiDAR is included, but Leapmotor hasn’t detailed the exact driver-assist suite yet.

Two versions are planned. The base model gets a 70 kW (about 95 hp) motor, a 39.8 kWh LFP battery and a CLTC range of 405 km. The higher-output version makes 90 kW (122 hp), pairs with a 53 kWh pack and claims 510 km. That extra 13.2 kWh adds 105 km on paper, though real-world figures — especially in winter — will land below the Chinese-cycle numbers.

Inside, there’s a small instrument screen and a large central display. The car shown wears a pink-and-white two-tone finish, synthetic suede, a two-spoke steering wheel, a full-width vent strip and ambient lighting. Leapmotor is chasing younger buyers, but the practical selling points are a flat floor, plenty of storage nooks and compact dimensions.

Direct rivals will be the BYD Dolphin and Geely Xingyuan. Pricing for the A05s hasn’t been announced yet, so its standing in the segment will come down to the cost of the 53 kWh version rather than the styling or the LiDAR.