Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor (HKG: 9863) said it will begin pre-sales of its new Lafa 5 electric hatchback in China on November 7, positioning the model as one of its key global offerings in the coming years.
The company announced the plan on Weibo, adding that a pre-sale event will take place at 7:00 p.m. Beijing time. The Lafa 5 first made its global debut at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany, in early September, when pre-orders opened in China without pricing details. Leapmotor previously said the vehicle would officially launch in the fourth quarter, with deliveries in China expected to start in the first half of 2026 and international sales to follow later that year.
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The Lafa 5, tuned by Stellantis’ European engineering team, is described as a sporty hatchback designed to serve as a “dream car” for young buyers worldwide. The vehicle measures 4,430 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,520 mm in height, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase, placing it in the competitive compact electric hatchback segment alongside models such as the Volkswagen ID.3, SAIC MG4, BYD Dolphin, and Nio’s Firefly EV.
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The single-motor Lafa 5 delivers a peak power output of 160 kW (215 horsepower) and offers optional LiDAR equipment for advanced driver-assistance features. It will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries supplied by CATL, CALB, Gotion High-tech, and Zenergy, although range figures have not yet been disclosed.
Leapmotor’s current lineup includes the T03, B10, B01, C01, C10, C11, and C16 models. The T03, B01, and B10 are offered exclusively as battery electric vehicles (BEVs), while others are also available as extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). The upcoming Lafa 5 is expected to strengthen Leapmotor’s international presence as it expands through its partnership with Stellantis.
