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Kia EV3 vs Leapmotor B05
Selected trimStandard Range 58.3kWhChange trim270 mi · 58.3 kWh · £33,055
Selected trimStandard236 mi · 52 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV3 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Leapmotor B05 leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV3 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
Choose the Leapmotor B05 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV3 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueKia
Kia
6.3
Leapmotor
0
Motorway RangeLeapmotor
Kia
4.1
Leapmotor
5.4
FamilyKia
Kia
6.5
Leapmotor
0
ChargingKia
Kia
4
Leapmotor
0
Cost Per MileLeapmotor
Kia
6
Leapmotor
7.9
City DrivingLeapmotor
Kia
7.4
Leapmotor
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,055 | Not available |
| Official range | 270 miles (better) | 236 miles |
| Boot space | 460 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV3
Leapmotor B05
Length
Kia EV34,310mm
Leapmotor B054,195mm-115mm
Width
Kia EV31,850mm
Leapmotor B051,810mm-40mm
Height
Kia EV31,570mm-5mm
Leapmotor B051,575mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,195 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,850 mm | 1,810 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m | 10.3 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 550 mm spare | 590 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 460 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 25 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia EV3
- At 4,310 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 149 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Leapmotor B05
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV3 Standard Range 58.3kWh |  Leapmotor B05 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.20m-115mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.81m-40mm |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.57m+5mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.68m | 2.62m-60mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 460L | Not available |
| Frunk | 25L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.4m | 10.34m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,800kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 58.3kWh (better) | 52kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 270 mi (better) | 236 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 127kW | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,055 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £31,555 (-£1,500) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 270 miles (better) | 236 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 197 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 127 kW | Not available |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 149 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.3 kWh (better) | 52 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | LFP |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec | Not available |
| Power | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Torque | 283 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.
Kia EV3
Standard Range 58.3kWh
8.5/10
average across 5 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Parkers4.2/5
Leapmotor B05
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Kia EV3
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV3 Standard Range 58.3kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Kia EV3
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Leapmotor B05
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Kia EV3 and Leapmotor B05 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Kia EV3 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 Kia EV3 or the Leapmotor B05?
The Leapmotor B05 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 40 mm narrower than the Kia EV3. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 590 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor B05 and about 550 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV3.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV3 or the Leapmotor B05?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Kia EV3 and 90% for the Leapmotor B05. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. The Leapmotor B05's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV3'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 .