Leapmotor plans sporty electric hatchback for Australia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 21:02 · Archive

Leapmotor Australia is in talks to bring a performance version of its B05 electric hatchback to the market.

Leapmotor Australia is in talks to bring a sporty Ultra version of its B05 small electric hatchback to the country, though the company has not yet announced timing or confirmed specifications for the local market.

The performance variant has been confirmed for a New Zealand launch in the second half of 2027. The export-market B05 Ultra will be based on the Chinese-market Lafa 5 Ultra, though Leapmotor has not yet confirmed how the two versions will differ.

Andy Hoang, boss of Leapmotor Australia, told CarExpert that he and dealers saw the model at a Chinese motor show and believed it would appeal in Australia. 'We definitely would like to have it here,' he said. 'When we first saw it in China at the show, I think the unanimous opinion of us and all of our dealers who were there was that this is a fantastic product that would work in Australia.' He added that the Ultra would enhance the B05's existing appeal to customers seeking a distinctive vehicle rather than a generic electric car.

How it is being reported

• Leapmotor's electric hot hatch firming for Australia after New Zealand confirmationLeapmotor Australia is in talks to bring a hotter version of its new electric small hatch here, but it hasn't offered timing or specifications.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 20:34
• Leapmotor's electric hot hatch firming for Australia after New Zealand confirmationLeapmotor Australia is in talks to bring a hotter version of its new electric small hatch here, but it hasn't offered timing or specifications.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 20:34

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