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Entity Snapshot
The Leapmotor A05 is a sedan BEV from LEAPMOTOR, listed from $8,880 ex-factory. CLTC range is 405 km from a 39.8 kWh pack with 70 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 39.8 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 405 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 70 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 2.5C (30-80% 16min) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $8,880 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 70 kW |
| Torque | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4200 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2605 mm |
| Curb weight | N/A |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 11.79 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $8,880 |
| Standard import duty | $888 |
| Countervailing duty | $2,022 |
| VAT | $2,240 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $20,630 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leapmotor A05 (this model) | 39.8 kWh | 2605 mm | 2.5C (30-80% 16min) | $8,880 |
| BYD Seagull | 30.08 kWh | 2500 mm | 30 min (30-80%) | $8,940 |
| JAC Yiwei Hua Xian Zi | 30.2 kWh | 2390 mm | 40 min (30-80%) | $8,440 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Range (CLTC) | 405 km |
| Battery | 39.8 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 70 kW |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Length | 4200 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2605 mm |
| Efficiency | 10.6 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 2.5C (30-80% 16min) |
Leapmotor A05 (starting at $8,880) is a Sedan from LEAPMOTOR.
- Range: 405.0 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 39.8 kWh
- Motor power: 70.0 kW
Overview
The Leapmotor A05 is a front-wheel-drive battery-electric sedan from Leapmotor. Specification highlights are a MacPherson strut front / Torsion beam rear suspension layout, a 70 kW electric motor, and a 39 kWh battery. As a budget sedan battery-electric, it starts at $8,880 ex-factory. For this sedan battery-electric, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff; Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +52.1% over base (≈ $13,504 landed). As a sedan battery-electric, it is aimed at executive and corporate fleet buyers prioritizing price-to-spec value.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $20,630 | +132.3% |
| France | EU | $20,647 | +132.5% |
| Netherlands | EU | $20,765 | +133.8% |
| Sweden | EU | $20,907 | +135.4% |
| Denmark | EU | $24,337 | +174.1% |
| Spain | EU | $20,475 | +130.6% |
| Italy | EU | $20,733 | +133.5% |
| Belgium | EU | $20,515 | +131.0% |
| Austria | EU | $20,447 | +130.3% |
| Portugal | EU | $20,801 | +134.3% |
| Ireland | EU | $20,801 | +134.3% |
| Poland | EU | $20,656 | +132.6% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $17,971 | +102.4% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $18,350 | +106.6% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $16,033 | +80.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $14,240 | +60.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $15,172 | +70.9% |
| Israel | Middle East | $16,061 | +80.9% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $13,504 | +52.1% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $19,168 | +115.9% |
| Australia | Oceania | $15,618 | +75.9% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $15,585 | +75.5% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $14,151 | +59.4% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $14,906 | +67.9% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $19,485 | +119.4% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $16,475 | +85.5% |
| Mexico | North America | $22,501 | +153.4% |
| Canada | North America | $16,932 | +90.7% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $20,595 | +131.9% |
| South Africa | Africa | $18,995 | +113.9% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $8,880 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $888 |
| Countervailing duty (20.7%) | $2,021 |
| VAT (19%) | $2,240 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $20,630 |
Premium over base price: +132.3%
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