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firefly vs Leapmotor B05
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
Selected trimStandard236 mi · 52 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, firefly firefly leads on family practicality, charging speed and running costs, while the Leapmotor B05 leads on motorway range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the firefly if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the Leapmotor B05 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The firefly firefly wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
Motorway RangeLeapmotor
firefly
4.9
Leapmotor
5.4
Familyfirefly
firefly
7.6
Leapmotor
0
Chargingfirefly
firefly
6.6
Leapmotor
0
Cost Per Milefirefly
firefly
9.4
Leapmotor
7.9
City Drivingfirefly
firefly
9.2
Leapmotor
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
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| Measure | fireflyBase | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range | 205 miles | 236 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 348 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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firefly
Leapmotor B05
Length
firefly4,003mm-192mm
Leapmotor B054,195mm
Width
firefly1,781mm-29mm
Leapmotor B051,810mm
Height
firefly1,557mm-18mm
Leapmotor B051,575mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,003 mm | 4,195 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm (better) | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.4 m (better) | 10.3 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare (better) | 590 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 348 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1253 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 65 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Leapmotor B05
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  firefly Base |  Leapmotor B05 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.00m | 4.20m+192mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.81m+29mm |
| Height | 1.56m | 1.57m+18mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.62m+5mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 348L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 1253L | Not available |
| Frunk | 65L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.4m (better) | 10.34m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,492kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 41kWh | 52kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 205 mi | 236 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | fireflyBase | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 205 miles | 236 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 171 miles | 197 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | Not available |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 41 kWh | 52 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | Not available |
| Power | 105 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 200 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
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Frequently asked questions
What are the firefly firefly and Leapmotor B05 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 171 miles for the firefly firefly and 197 miles for the Leapmotor B05 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Leapmotor B05 goes roughly 26 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the firefly firefly or the Leapmotor B05?
The two are within 29 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly and about 590 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor B05. The firefly firefly also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the firefly firefly or the Leapmotor B05?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the firefly firefly and 90% for the Leapmotor B05. That gives the Leapmotor B05 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Leapmotor B05's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the firefly firefly's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .