Leapmotor marked the official launch of its new B05 C-Hatchback in the Irish market, at a press launch in Gowan Auto’s HQ in Citywest, on Monday September 7th, 2026.
Available nationwide for test drive and purchase across the Leapmotor dealer network since mid-August, the fully electric B05 represents the brand’s entry into the C-Segment hatchback market in Ireland, one of the most competitive and important segments in the country, pivotally with a 30% BEV mix. Offering C-Segment space and specification at traditional B-Segment prices, B05 retails from €28,998, inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT rebate.
B05 is the fourth model to arrive since Ireland’s newest car brand launched in October 2025, joining the T03 compact city car, the B10 compact SUV and the C10 large family SUV. It arrives with the Leapmotor retail network now standing at ten franchise dealers across eight counties, following the appointment of Lynn Motors in Dundalk, Co. Louth last month.
Two further models will follow in short order, with the B03X compact SUV arriving in Q4 2026 and the B03 hatchback in Q1 2027, bringing Leapmotor to a six-model line-up in Ireland inside eighteen months of the brand’s arrival.
Stephen McGrath, Brand Manager of Leapmotor Ireland, commented: “B05 takes Leapmotor into the very heart of the Irish market. The C-Segment hatchback is where a huge number of Irish drivers shop, and until now the fully electric options in that segment have asked people to pay a significant premium for the privilege. B05 does not. It is rear-wheel drive, a genuinely enjoyable drive, and arrives with the specification most brands treat as an optional extra, all from just €28,998.”
He continued: “We launched this brand in Ireland less a year ago with two models. By early next year we will have six, supported by ten dealer partners, the Gowan Auto parts and aftersales network behind us and a six-year warranty as standard. Choice, value and reassurance are what persuade Irish buyers to ‘Take The Leap’, and B05 delivers on all three.”
B05 is offered in two trims and two battery options, across three versions:
- B05 STYLE, 56.2 kWh battery, up to 401 km WLTP range, from €28,998
- B05 STYLE, 67.1 kWh battery, up to 485 km WLTP range, from €31,487
- B05 DESIGN, 67.1 kWh battery, up to 485 km WLTP range, from €32,984
All prices are inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT rebate, and exclude metallic paint and delivery charges.
Entry-level STYLE arrives comprehensively equipped as standard, with 19” aerodynamic alloy wheels, frameless doors, LED automatic headlights, a 14.6” central touchscreen paired with an 8.8” digital cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, digital and NFC key, automatic air conditioning, V2L (Vehicle-to-Load), over-the-air updates, seven airbags, 21 ADAS functions and a 360° parking camera. DESIGN adds a panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade, eco-leather seats, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, automatically folding mirrors, rear privacy glass, rain sensors and a 12-speaker audio system.
At 4,430 mm long and 1,880 mm wide, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase and a drag coefficient of 0.26, B05 combines a coupe-inspired silhouette with genuine everyday practicality, including a 345-litre boot that extends to 1,400 litres with the rear seats folded. Hidden door handles, a blade-style lighting signature and a low, forward-leaning stance give the car a distinctive presence on the road.
Performance is equally compelling. Co-developed with Stellantis’ global chassis team and specifically tuned for European roads, B05 features a rear-wheel-drive architecture, 50:50 weight distribution and MacPherson front and multi-link rear suspension. Its electric motor delivers 160 kW (218 hp) and 240 Nm of torque, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
Both battery options are built around Leapmotor’s Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) architecture, which integrates the battery directly into the vehicle structure to improve efficiency, reduce weight and increase cabin space. On DC fast charging, B05 will charge from 30% to 80% in approximately 16 minutes with the 56.2 kWh battery and approximately 17 minutes with the 67.1 kWh battery. On a 7.5 kW home charger, the same 30% to 80% charge takes approximately three hours and 44 minutes and four hours and 24 minutes respectively.
Inside, the cabin is powered by Leapmotor’s latest operating system, Leap OS 4.0 Plus, while the Leapmotor App gives owners full remote access to key vehicle functions including climate control, charge scheduling, vehicle status monitoring and digital key functionality.
As the newest EV brand on Irish roads, Leapmotor is redefining the market with its ‘Value Without Compromise’ philosophy, delivering premium technology and high-end specification as standard, with no hidden extras.
Leapmotor B05 is available now through Leapmotor Ireland’s nationwide network of trusted retail partners:
- Bright Airside (Swords, Dublin)
- Bright Navan Road (Navan Road, Dublin 15)
- Colton Motors (Mullingar, Co. Westmeath)
- Dan Seaman Motors (Forge Hill, Cork)
- Fitzpatrick’s Garage (Naas, Co. Kildare)
- Greenhall Motors (Buttevant, Co. Cork)
- Joe Norris Motors (Navan, Co. Meath)
- John Linnane Motors (Rathnew, Co. Wicklow)
- Kenny Galway (Tuam Road, Galway)
- Lynn Motors (Dundalk, Co. Louth)
Supported by a trusted Gowan Auto network nationwide, customers are guaranteed absolute peace of mind across both Sales and Aftersales, backed by a 6-year/unlimited mileage warranty and an 8-year/160,000km battery warranty on electric models.
Attention now turns to the B03X compact SUV, with pricing to be announced later this year ahead of first arrivals in Q4 2026, and to the B03 B-hatchback in Q1 2027. Further new model launches and dealer network appointments will be announced in the coming months.
