Leapmotor Lafa 5

The Lafa 5 is an electric hatchback launched by Chinese EV maker Leapmotor in November 2025.
Form: Sedan
Type: BEV
Seats: 2+3
Wheelbase: 2,735 mm
Size: 4,430*1,880*1,520
  • Leapmotor launches Lafa 5 electric hatchback starting at $13,100

    The Lafa 5's limited-time starting price is RMB 92,800 ($13,100), representing a 12.29 percent reduction from its pre-sales price.

  • Leapmotor to launch Ultra version of Lafa 5 in Q2 2026

    The Ultra version of Lafa 5 will deliver a more advanced driving experience at a higher price point.

  • Leapmotor begins pre-sales of Lafa 5 hatchback, priced from $14,858

    The Leapmotor Lafa 5 will be officially launched on November 28, competing against models including the Volkswagen ID.3, SAIC MG4, and Nio's Firefly EV.

  • Leapmotor to begin pre-sales of Lafa 5 hatchback on Nov 7

    The Lafa 5 would be officially launched in China in the fourth quarter, with deliveries starting in the first half of 2026, Leapmotor previously said.

  • Leapmotor files for Lafa 5 hatchback, more specs revealed

    The Lafa 5 only has single-motor variants with a peak power output of 160 kW (215 horsepower).

  • Leapmotor debuts Lafa 5 hatchback in Germany, begins pre-sales in China

    Leapmotor will officially launch the Lafa 5 in China in the fourth quarter, with deliveries of the hatchback commencing in the first half of 2026.

  • Leapmotor exec shares images of camouflaged Lafa 5 as Sept 8 debut nears

    A Leapmotor executive has shared camouflaged images of the new Lafa 5 model, as the hatchback's debut approaches in four days.

  • Leapmotor shares more images of Lafa 5, aiming to create 'Dream Car' for young people

    The Leapmotor Lafa 5 is expected to compete with models including the Volkswagen ID.3, SAIC MG4, BYD Seagull, and Nio Firefly EV.

  • Leapmotor delivers record 57,066 cars in Aug, to debut new model Lafa 5 on Sept 8

    Leapmotor achieved its fourth consecutive record -high monthly delivery figure. Its new model Lafa 5 will debut at the Munich auto show on September 8.