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Entity Snapshot
The Leapmotor Lafa5 is a suv BEV from LEAPMOTOR, listed from $13,770 ex-factory. CLTC range is 515 km from a 56.2 kWh pack with 132 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 56.2 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 515 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 132 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 20 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $13,770 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 132 kW |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| 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 | 4430 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm |
| Curb weight | 1630 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 12.66 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 | $13,770 |
| Standard import duty | $1,377 |
| Countervailing duty | $3,135 |
| VAT | $3,474 |
| 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) | $28,356 |
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 Lafa5 (this model) | 56.2 kWh | 2735 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $13,770 |
| Geely Galaxy Starship 7 | 19.09 kWh | 2755 mm | N/A | $13,770 |
| Changan CS55 PLUS HEV | 1.7 kWh | 2656 mm | N/A | $13,740 |
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 | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 515 km |
| Battery | 56.2 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 132 kW |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Length | 4430 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm |
| Curb weight | 1630 kg |
| Efficiency | 12.3 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 20 min (30-80%) |
Leapmotor Lafa5 (starting at $13,770) is a SUV from LEAPMOTOR.
- Range: 515 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 56.2 kWh
- Motor power: 132 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 8.7 s
Overview
Leapmotor Lafa5 is an SUV fully electric from Leapmotor, in front-wheel-drive form. On landed cost for this SUV fully electric, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff — the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +35.4% over base ($18,638 landed). This SUV fully electric is positioned as a budget import, from $13,770 ex-factory. Key figures are 0–100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, a 56 kWh battery, and MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension. As a SUV fully electric, it is aimed at importers targeting the family-SUV segment focused on volume import economics.
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 | $28,356 | +105.9% |
| France | EU | $28,438 | +106.5% |
| Netherlands | EU | $28,621 | +107.9% |
| Sweden | EU | $29,023 | +110.8% |
| Denmark | EU | $32,453 | +135.7% |
| Spain | EU | $28,331 | +105.7% |
| Italy | EU | $28,654 | +108.1% |
| Belgium | EU | $28,371 | +106.0% |
| Austria | EU | $28,238 | +105.1% |
| Portugal | EU | $28,787 | +109.1% |
| Ireland | EU | $28,787 | +109.1% |
| Poland | EU | $28,642 | +108.0% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $24,426 | +77.4% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $24,462 | +77.7% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $21,530 | +56.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $19,631 | +42.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $21,077 | +53.1% |
| Israel | Middle East | $22,236 | +61.5% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $18,638 | +35.4% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $27,383 | +98.9% |
| Australia | Oceania | $20,997 | +52.5% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $21,208 | +54.0% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $19,383 | +40.8% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $20,554 | +49.3% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $27,627 | +100.6% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $22,871 | +66.1% |
| Mexico | North America | $31,009 | +125.2% |
| Canada | North America | $22,380 | +62.5% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $28,319 | +105.7% |
| South Africa | Africa | $26,024 | +89.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $13,770 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,377 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $2,848 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,419 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $28,014 |
Premium over base price: +103.4%
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