The Leopard 5 is sold in the UAE as the Denza B5 (and known in China as the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5). If yours was imported from China, its charging port matters more than the badge — read on.
Quick answer: UAE public chargers only use Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC fast charging — the Chinese GB/T standard is not allowed on public stations. Many China-market Leopard 5 / Denza B5 units ship with a GB/T port, so carry a GB/T ↔ Type 2 adapter plus a Type 2 cable to use home and public AC chargers. Always confirm which port your specific imported car has before you buy.
The one thing to check first: your port
Because the UAE bans GB/T on public equipment, the single most important question is which connector your car actually has. Cars built for China use GB/T; UAE networks such as DEWA use Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC). Some imported units are converted to Type 2 / CCS2 before sale, and some are not. Look at the port, or ask your importer, before buying any cable or adapter.
What each charging scenario needs
| Where you charge | UAE connector | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Home wallbox (AC) | Type 2 | A Type 2 cable or wallbox. If your imported car keeps a GB/T port, add a GB/T ↔ Type 2 adapter. |
| Public AC (DEWA / malls) | Type 2 | Type 2 connection — same GB/T adapter if needed. |
| Public DC fast | CCS2 | The car must have a CCS2 port. GB/T DC is not offered at UAE public stations. |
| 3-pin socket (emergency) | 13A domestic | A portable “granny” charger — slow trickle only. |
How fast does the Leopard 5 charge?
Per manufacturer figures, the Leopard 5 accepts around 6.6 kW AC and up to roughly 100 kW DC, with a 30–80% top-up quoted at about 16–18 minutes on a strong DC charger (treat these as best-case numbers — real speeds vary with heat, state of charge and the station). Its ~31.8 kWh blade battery is small for a plug-in hybrid, so even AC charging overnight easily refills it.
For a full walkthrough of home versus public charging, see our Leopard 5 / Denza B5 UAE charging guide. If you camp or run tools off the car, our V2L adapter guide covers the reverse — using the car as a power source. And because sand loves an open charge flap, add a charging-port dust cover. Browse everything on our products page.
Leopard 5 / Denza B5 charging & adapter FAQ
Does the Leopard 5 / Denza B5 use a Type 2 or GB/T charging port?
China-market cars use GB/T, while UAE public chargers use Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC. Some imported units are converted before sale. Check your car’s actual port, or ask your importer, and if it is GB/T you will need an adapter for public AC charging.
Can I use DEWA and mall chargers?
Yes for AC, using a Type 2 connection (with a GB/T-to-Type-2 adapter if your port is GB/T). Public DC fast charging needs a CCS2 port, because GB/T DC is not offered at UAE public stations — so confirm your car’s DC standard before relying on rapid charging.
How fast will it charge in the UAE?
Roughly 6.6 kW on AC and up to about 100 kW on DC per the manufacturer, with 30–80% quoted near 16–18 minutes on a capable DC charger. Real-world times vary with heat and the station, and the small battery refills quickly overnight on AC.
What should I keep in the boot?
A Type 2 cable for home and public AC, a GB/T-to-Type-2 adapter if your car needs one, and a 3-pin portable granny charger for emergency trickle top-ups only.
Written by Miguel — founder of Autosupp, a Dubai-based store specialising in genuine Original Leopard cabin fragrance and accessories for the Leopard 5/7/8 (Denza B5/B8).