A hybrid with 249 horsepower, a range of 1,310 km, and a price of 18,824 euros — XPeng unveils a new SUV aimed at Europe.
XPeng has become one of the most important and highly valued brands both within and outside China. The company has turned its second brand, Mona, into a true stronghold for affordable electric mobility, and it is now repeating this strategy with the Mona L05. This is the third product in the lineup that the Chinese brand aims to attract to younger consumers. It has just gone on sale in China at a minimum price of 144,800 yuan, approximately 18,824 euros. The five versions that were available during the pre-order phase in mid-October now cost 15,000 yuan (1,950 euros) less, and an additional entry-level model has also been introduced.
The decline has an explanation. From January to September, XPeng delivered 284,367 cars, 9.20% fewer than last year, while its president, He Xiaopeng, has set a goal of exceeding 60,000 monthly sales in the final quarter. The L05 is one of its key assets to achieve this goal, not only domestically: the brand has already begun exporting it outside China and plans to bring it to Europe in early 2027, where it will compete with models like the Toyota RAV4 PHEV.
A D-segment SUV with two trunks
The Mona L05 is 4.87 meters long, 1.93 meters wide, and 1.636 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2.94 meters. It falls into segment D, 22 centimeters taller than the XPeng Mona L03, and features a sloping roof and frameless doors. There is no traditional dashboard inside, as information is displayed on a 26.8-inch head-up display alongside a 17.3-inch central screen.
According to official presentation data, the trunk has a capacity of 702 liters, which increases to 1,913 liters when the second row is folded down. Electric versions also include a 102-liter front trunk that is washable and has a flat floor.
A single 249-horsepower engine, either electric or with an extended range option
All versions are equipped with a single 249-horsepower engine that drives the rear wheels, featuring adaptive shock absorbers as standard. The all-electric models use 58.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, delivering 535 kilometers of range under China’s CLTC cycle, or 71.1 kWh batteries that provide 635 kilometers of range. The new entry-level version, called the 560 Plus, claims 560 kilometers of range, though XPeng has not specified what battery it uses.
The extended range electric version (EREV) combines that same motor with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine producing 95 horsepower, which acts as a generator, along with a 37.2 kWh battery. It can travel 310 kilometers in electric mode and up to 1,310 kilometers with the tank full and the battery charged. When the battery is depleted, it consumes 5.26 liters per 100 kilometers according to the WLTC cycle. With fast charging, the electric version reaches 80% charge from 10% in 19 minutes, while the extended range version takes 14.7 minutes.
Prices in China and Road to Europe
The range comes in six versions, four electric and two with extended range, with official prices ranging from 144,800 to 176,800 yuan. Those who reserve before December 15 save an additional 5,000 yuan, bringing the final price range to 139,800 to 171,800 yuan, or 18,174 to 22,334 euros. The two extended range versions cost 149,800 and 161,800 yuan respectively (19,474 and 21,034 euros). To avoid repeating the delivery delays experienced with the L03, XPeng has pre-produced 5,000 units and will begin delivering them in three days.
The L05 was designed for the international market from day one. XPeng has developed versions with both left and right steering wheels, tested 660 units under extreme conditions in 25 countries and regions, and has already begun shipping it to 65 markets for sale, though no specific dates have been set for each. Additionally, the brand claims it was developed to achieve five stars in the safety standards of China, Europe, and Australia, although crash test results are not yet available.