Kia EV4 vs Leapmotor B05

The Kia EV4 and Leapmotor B05 are both electric hatchbacks in the medium car class. The Kia EV4 starts at £30,995 in the UK and the Leapmotor B05 at £30,495, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The EV4 uses less energy (4.1 mi/kWh against 3.6 mi/kWh). On top of that, it has the bigger boot (435 litres against 345) and has the longer warranty (7 years against 4).

The B05 goes further, with about 236 miles of real-world range against 224 for the EV4. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (110 kW against 80 kW on average, 10–80%) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 6.6 s against 7.4 s.

There's little between them on price.

Choose the Kia EV4 if you want lower running costs and more boot space and the Leapmotor B05 if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops.