The Leapmotor B05 is a compact electric sport coupé with a wide-body stance, frameless doors and concealed door handles that give it genuine presence on the road. At 1,880mm wide it is one of the broadest cars in its class, and a 50:50 weight distribution with rear-wheel drive delivers balanced, engaging handling.

A 160kW/240Nm rear-mounted motor draws on a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery of 56.2kWh (Style) or 67.1kWh (Design LR), for up to 401km or 482km of WLTP range respectively. Launch Control helps it reach 100km/h in as little as 6.7 seconds, and DC fast charging takes the battery from 30 to 80 per cent in around 16 to 18 minutes.

Inside, a 14.6-inch touchscreen powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip runs wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with over-the-air updates keeping the system current. Boot space ranges from 357 to 1,205 litres, and there are up to 25 storage spaces throughout the cabin. Vehicle-to-load lets you power devices from the battery at up to 3.3kW.

Safety is a strength, with a five-star ANCAP rating, seven airbags, a 360-degree camera with integrated dashcam and 21 driver assistance functions, including adaptive cruise, lane centring and automatic emergency braking as standard.