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Ford Puma Gen-E vs Leapmotor B05
Selected trimSelectChange trim259 mi · 46.8 kWh · £29,995
Selected trimStandard236 mi · 52 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Puma Gen-E leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Leapmotor B05 leads on motorway range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Puma Gen-E if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- 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 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
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 Ford Puma Gen-E leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueFord
Ford
6.2
Leapmotor
0
Motorway RangeLeapmotor
Ford
4.5
Leapmotor
5.4
FamilyFord
Ford
6.2
Leapmotor
0
ChargingFord
Ford
4.1
Leapmotor
0
Cost Per MileFord
Ford
8.8
Leapmotor
7.9
City Driving
Ford
7.9
Leapmotor
8
Too close to call
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29,995 | Not available |
| Official range | 259 miles (better) | 236 miles |
| Boot space | 566 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 26 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Ford Puma Gen-E
Leapmotor B05
Length
Ford Puma Gen-E4,313mm
Leapmotor B054,195mm-118mm
Width
Ford Puma Gen-E1,805mm-5mm
Leapmotor B051,810mm
Height
Ford Puma Gen-E1,555mm-20mm
Leapmotor B051,575mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,313 mm | 4,195 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm (better) | 1,810 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,930 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10.3 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare (better) | 590 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Rear legroom | 786 mm | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 566 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1283 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 43 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- Boot space of 566 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,313 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Leapmotor B05
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Puma Gen-E Select |  Leapmotor B05 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.20m-118mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.81m+5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.93m | Not available |
| Height | 1.55m | 1.57m+20mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.59m | 2.62m+32mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 566L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 1283L | Not available |
| Frunk | 43L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Rear Legroom | 786mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 10.34m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,563kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 46.8kWh | 52kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 259 mi (better) | 236 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £29,995 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £26,245 (-£3,750) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 259 miles (better) | 236 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 186 miles | 197 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 26 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | Not available |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 46.8 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 | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | Not available |
| Power | 124 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 290 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
Leapmotor B05
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Ford Puma Gen-E
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Puma Gen-E Select
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant75%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist69%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Ford Puma Gen-E
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Leapmotor B05
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- £17,9992026Car360View
- £23,5002026EV ExpertsView
Leapmotor B05
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Ford Puma Gen-E and Leapmotor B05 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 186 miles for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 197 miles for the Leapmotor B05 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Leapmotor B05?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 595 mm of total clearance for the Ford Puma Gen-E and about 590 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor B05.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Leapmotor B05?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford Puma Gen-E 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 Ford Puma Gen-E's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .