New Leapmotor B05 hatchback secures a five star Euro NCAP rating

06 settembre 2026
Leap B05 in yellow with Euro NCAP win logo
Awards

Key Takeaways

  • The Leapmotor B05 has achieved the maximum five star safety rating from Euro NCAP. 

  • The vehicle recorded a 92 per cent score for Crash Protection, indicating high safety levels for adult and child occupants. 

  • Flawless scores of 100 per cent were achieved in both Side Barrier and Side Pole Impact protection tests. 

  • Active safety systems scored 99 per cent in Lane Departure Collision Prevention. 

  • The driver assistance technologies secured 100 per cent scores for Steering Assistance and Lane Change Assist. 

  • Post crash safety and rear impact protection scored 89 per cent and 98 per cent respectively. 

  • The B05 is a C segment hatchback and represents the latest addition to the Leapmotor European product line up. 

The Leapmotor B05 is an all new C segment electric hatchback that has achieved a five star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP assessments. The vehicle integrates safety engineering, driver assistance technologies and passenger protection systems. 

 

Safety Performance and Crash Test Results 

The Euro NCAP safety assessment evaluated the Leapmotor B05 across multiple crash protection and active safety categories. 

In occupant protection, the B05 achieved a 92 per cent score for Crash Protection, demonstrating protection for both adult and child passengers in various real world collision scenarios. 

The vehicle achieved 100 per cent scores in both Side Barrier and Side Pole Impact protection tests. Euro NCAP highlighted the performance of the vehicle structure in protecting critical body regions and the effectiveness of the centre airbag technology in mitigating injuries during side impacts. 

For rear impact scenarios, the vehicle secured a 98 per cent protection score. Post crash safety, which supports emergency response and rescue operations, was rated at 89 per cent. 

 

Active Safety and Driver Assistance Systems 

The Leapmotor B05 is equipped with a suite of active safety technologies that assist the driver and help prevent collisions. 

In active safety evaluations, the vehicle achieved a 99 per cent score for Lane Departure Collision Prevention. The driver assistance systems also recorded 100 per cent scores for both Steering Assistance and Lane Change Assist. 

The standard safety package on the B05 includes: 

  • Autonomous Emergency Braking 

  • Adaptive Cruise Control 

  • Blind Spot Detection 

  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist 

  • Driver Monitoring 

  • Cyclist Dooring Prevention 

The Autonomous Emergency Braking system is engineered to exceed legislative requirements and performed strongly across all advanced test scenarios. 

 

Standards and Methodology 

Euro NCAP safety ratings are determined through a series of vehicle tests designed and carried out by the European New Car Assessment Programme. These tests represent simplified real world accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed occupants or other road users. 

 

Standards referenced: 

  • Euro NCAP — European New Car Assessment Programme — https://www.euroncap.com 

Safety Category 

Score 

Side Barrier Protection 

100% 

Side Pole Impact Protection 

100% 

Steering Assistance 

100% 

Lane Change Assist 

100% 

Lane Departure Collision Prevention 

99% 

Rear Impact Protection 

98% 

Crash Protection 

92% 

Post Crash Safety 

89% 

The Leapmotor B05 is a C segment electric hatchback designed for customers seeking a balance of safety, technology and practicality. It competes in the compact electric vehicle segment, offering advanced driver assistance systems as standard equipment. 

Euro NCAP Five Star Assessment Report for Leapmotor B05: https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/leapmotor/b05/1237/ 

 

FAQs

Q: What is the Euro NCAP safety rating for the Leapmotor B05? 

A: The Leapmotor B05 has achieved the maximum five star safety rating from Euro NCAP. 

Q: What score did the Leapmotor B05 achieve for crash protection? 

A: The vehicle achieved a 92 per cent score for Crash Protection in the Euro NCAP assessments. 

Q: How did the Leapmotor B05 perform in side impact tests? 

A: The B05 achieved perfect scores of 100 per cent in both Side Barrier and Side Pole Impact protection tests. 

Q: What active safety features are included on the Leapmotor B05? 

A: The safety package includes Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Monitoring and Cyclist Dooring Prevention. 

Q: What score did the B05 achieve for lane departure collision prevention? 

A: The vehicle achieved a 99 per cent score in Lane Departure Collision Prevention tests. 

Q: What is the retail network size for Leapmotor in the UK? 

A: Leapmotor currently has more than 80 retailers in the UK, with plans to expand to over 100 retailers by the end of 2026. 

Q: What segment does the Leapmotor B05 belong to? 

A: The Leapmotor B05 is a C segment hatchback. 

Q: When did Leapmotor enter the UK market? 

A: Leapmotor International commenced operations in the UK in March 2025. 

Q: Who owns Leapmotor International? 

A: Leapmotor International is a joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, with a 51/49 partnership split. 

Q: What other models are in the Leapmotor UK product line up? 

A: The line up includes the T03 A segment EV, the B10 C segment SUV, the C10 D segment SUV and the upcoming B03X B segment SUV.