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NIO Firefly vs Leapmotor B05

 
  NIO Firefly Leapmotor B05 (Lafa 5)
Price $34,000.00 $32,000.00
Our Rating 5.5 5.5
Brand NIO Leapmotor
Category Cars Cars

MODEL

Models B05 (also called Lafa 5)

LAUNCH

Announced December 2024 September 2025 (Munich IAA)
Status Production (from 2025) Pre-production, deliveries expected 2026
Country of origin China
Base Price China: RMB 148,800
Europe: ~€29,900 (~$34,600)
expected $27,000–$32,000 in Europe

PERFORMANCE

Power 105 kW (RWD) ~215 hp (160 kW), RWD
Torque 200 Nm ~250 Nm (est.)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 8.1 sec ~7 s (0–100 km/h, est.)
Max Speed 150 km/h ~160 km/h

BATTERY

Capacity 42.1 kWh 52.6 kWh / 67.1 kWh
Tech LFP Lithium-ion, LEAP 3.5 platform
Range 205 miles (330 km) ~225 mi (361 km) / ~270 mi (434 km)
Consumption 14.5 kWh/100 km ~15–16 kWh/100 km (est.)
Recuperation Yes, regenerative braking
Heat Pump
AC Charging 7 kW or 11 kW 11 kW, ~6–7 h
DC Charging Up to 100 kW (10–80% in ~29 minutes) 168 kW, 30–35 min (10–80%)
Others Battery swap compatible
V2L (vehicle-to-load)
OTA updates, battery management system

BODY

Type 5-door hatchback, 5 seats 5-door hatchback, 5 seats
Platform Dedicated EV platform LEAP 3.5 EV platform
Dimensions Length: 4,003 mm
Width: 1,781 mm
Height: 1,557 mm
L 4,430 mm × W 1,880 mm × H 1,490 mm (approx.)
Drag Co-Efficient 0.278 Cd
Wheelbase 2,615 mm 2,735 mm
Clearance ~150 mm (est.)
Weight 1,492 kg ~1,650–1,750 kg (est.)
Suspension Front: MacPherson
Rear: 5-link independent
Independent, MacPherson front / multi-link rear
Wheels 18-inch (215/50 R18) 19-inch alloy (“Swift-Wing”)
Trunk/Boot 404 L, 1,250 L with seats down ~350–400 L (est.)
Frunk/Bonnet 92 L
Others Tight turning radius (4.7 m) Frameless doors, flush handles

DISPLAYS

Centre Center Display: Large touchscreen
Driver's Display 6" digital cluster Digital cluster
Others AI assistant “Lumo” Infotainment with OTA updates

COMFORT

Seats 5 5, expected synthetic leather options
Roof Black contrasting roof option Panoramic glass roof (optional)
Parking Aids Automatic & remote parking 360° cameras, sensors
Connectivity Aster OS
14-speaker Dolby system
256-color ambient lighting
Extensive cabin storage (27 compartments)
5G / smartphone integration / OTA
Others Keyless entry, voice assistant

SAFETY

Airbags Up to 9 Front, side, curtain
Driving Aids Adaptive cruise
Lane assist
Auto parking
ADAS (L2+), adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB
Self Driving NOP (Navigate on Pilot) support L2+ level, LiDAR possible on higher trims
Crash Tests Designed for 5-star China & Euro NCAP

Note

Others 35,700 Nm/deg torsional rigidity
Optimized for city use
RWD gives good handling balance
Supports NIO’s future 5th-gen battery swap stations
Backed by Stellantis for Europe (distribution & service)
  NIO Firefly Leapmotor B05 (Lafa 5)

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