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Kia EV2 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (147 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (22,800 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV2 or Leapmotor B05?

Kia EV2 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Kia EV2

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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Leapmotor B05

  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EV2

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV2 is marginally cheaper – starting at 22,800 £ , while the Leapmotor B05 costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV2 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 29 km more than the Kia EV2.

B05

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Leapmotor B05 offers noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV2 delivers very slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV2 is very slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV2 carries clearly more – 475 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor B05 is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £23,900
B05

Leapmotor B05

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 401 - 482 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
317 - 453 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 475 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the Kia EV2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia EV2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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