With the Lafa 5, Leapmotor Can Succeed Where Tesla Gave Up
This page is translated from the original post "Avec la Lafa 5, Leapmotor peut réussir là ou Tesla a renoncé" in French.
- 01/09/2025 18:08
We suspected that Leapmotor, the Chinese brand of Stellantis, had big ambitions, but to the point of shaking up Europe.
Leapmotor is set to unveil at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich the Lafa 5, previously known by the code B05 in Europe. The first visuals show a compact electric hatchback well-equipped to attract European city car buyers. With this model, Leapmotor is directly targeting competitors like the Volkswagen ID.3, the Renault Mégane E-Tech, the new MG4, and of course, a hypothetical low-cost Tesla.
The Lafa 5 adopts a sleek but decidedly modern look with three LED diode headlights, flush door handles, a small rear spoiler, and a unique rear light. The roof appears to house a LiDAR, a feature rarely seen on an affordable compact car but one that is unavoidable for widespread adoption. With a length of about 4.2 m, it positions itself in the premium city car segment, ready to appeal to a European audience attentive to style and technological details.
Promising Technical Specifications
Under the hood, Leapmotor announces a 67 kWh battery offering over 400 km of range paired with a single 200 hp motor. The interior is expected to borrow many elements from the B10 SUV, including a central 14.6-inch touchscreen and an 8.8-inch digital driver display.
With this model, Leapmotor continues its expansion in Europe by combining electric and hybrid vehicles, the latter escaping customs duties. The Lafa 5 is, in this respect, quite a challenge, as its success relies as much on its features and technology as on its pricing strategy.
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