Leapmotor will launch an Extremely variant of the brand new B05/Bone 5 in China within the second quarter of 2026, with firm govt director and senior vp Li Cao just lately sharing images of the electrical car (EV) present process testing on his private Weibo web page.
In comparison with the common Lafa 5 variants, the Extremely will get a sportier-looking exterior that includes a outstanding entrance splitter and lip completed in gloss black. There are additionally new aspect skirts and black wheels, whereas the rear sees a big roof wing and diffuser ingredient.
Given the launch of the Extremely variant is going down months after the usual Lafa 5 goes on sale in China on November 28, 2025, the upcoming range-topper will probably profit from an uprated powertrain and isn’t restricted to only aesthetic adjustments. Stories from Chinese language media recommend a dual-motor, all-wheel configuration, which ought to present much more efficiency in comparison with the rear-wheel drive variants already introduced.
In China, the bottom powertrain for the Lafa 5 incorporates a 56.2-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that’s good for a CLTC-rated vary of 515 km. This powers a rear electrical motor rated at 179 PS (177 hp or 132 kW) and 175 Nm of torque, which is sweet for a 0-100 km/h time of 8.7 seconds and prime pace of 160 km/h.
The identical battery can be paired with a extra highly effective electrical motor with 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) and 240 Nm on mid-range variants. These choices have a barely increased prime pace of 170 km/h and an improved century dash time of 6.4 seconds, with no penalty to the vary that stays at 515 km. With AC charging, the 56.2-kWh variants want roughly 4.2 hours to get from a 30-80% state of cost, whereas DC quick charging shortens the time right down to round 18 minutes.
Larger-end variants of the Lafa 5 retain the extra highly effective of the 2 electrical motors and include a 67.1-kWh LFP battery for as much as 605 km of vary. The highest pace remains to be 170 km/h with this mixture, though the 0-100 km/h time is barely extra at 6.5 seconds. With an elevated capability, the 67.1-kWh battery wants both 5.6 hours (AC) or 19 minutes (DC) to get from a 30-80% state of cost.
Pricing for the Lafa 5 in China begins at 105,800 yuan (about RM62k) and peaks at 131,800 yuan (RM77k). The Extremely ought to retail for extra given its styling upgrades and (potential) powertrain enhancements.
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