The Xpeng L05 is launching today: electric or with an extended version, fast charging, and plenty of space for the family
Xpeng continues to expand its MONA entry-level car lineup with a model aimed directly at those seeking space and features without breaking the bank. The new Xpeng L05 is making headlines because sales began in China on October 29, allowing us to take a closer look at this interesting model’s offerings.
The Xpeng L05 features a generously proportioned body design paired with an interior focused on providing a comfortable experience for rear passengers. It also offers a choice between an electric version and one with range extension, a strategy the brand uses to appeal to buyers with diverse needs.
Its design retains the language of the MONA series, featuring highly recognizable-shaped headlights and an active grille at the bottom of the front bumper. The silhouette features a wide and relatively low body shape, setting it apart from the more vertical appearance of other popular SUVs.
Its dimensions are 4.87 meters in length, 1.93 meters in width, and 1.64 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 2.94 meters. It features frameless doors, hidden lower window trim, and 18 or 20-inch tires. At the rear, there is a luminous signature that runs across the width of the car, comprising over 300 LED elements.
The trunk offers 702 liters (Xpeng typically uses the water displacement method, which may differ from results using the VDA method), expandable to 1,913 liters when the rear seats are folded down. Electric versions also include a 102-liter front compartment, an additional space not available in models with range extenders. On paper, this provides an interesting cargo capacity for those who need to carry family luggage without relying on a roof rack.
An interior that prioritizes rear passengers
The dashboard features a central 17.3-inch screen, along with a 26.8-inch windshield projection system for displaying information. The steering wheel has two spokes, and the center console includes a wireless charging pad for mobile phones. Xpeng has also provided 22 connection or expansion points for adding accessories such as action cameras.
The XOS multimedia system includes the Master Agent assistant and voice recognition across four areas of the cabin. The front seats offer adjustable leg support and lumbar support, as well as heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The passenger seat also has a reclining position that the brand calls “zero gravity.”
Behind, there are heated seats, small tables, and drawers under the footrests. The listed features include a 17.3-inch entertainment screen, USB-C ports, tinted windows, and a 20-speaker sound system. The panoramic roof divided into two sections completes an interior where Xpeng has paid close attention to passengers in the second row.
In terms of driving assistance, the L05 uses Xpeng’s NGP system and can feature two Turing chips, delivering a combined processing power of up to 1,500 TOPS. Announced features include park-to-park parking assistance and assisted driving without the need to enter a route in a navigation system.
The range offers an electric version (BEV) and another electric version with an extended range option (EREV). The BEV model is equipped with a 183 kW (249 HP) motor, enabling it to reach 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds in its fastest version. The chassis combines a McPherson suspension at the front with a multi-link suspension at the rear, available with variable stiffness shock absorbers.
The electric versions are equipped with LFP batteries of 58.2 kWh and 71.1 kWh, offering ranges of 535 km and 635 km CLTC respectively; our estimate is around 465 km and 552 km WLTP.
The version with an extended range boasts the same power as the pure electric model but adds a 1.5-liter gasoline engine to generate electricity when the battery is depleted. It features a 37.2 kWh battery, giving an electric range of 310 km CLTC; our estimate is around 270 km WLTP. With both gasoline and battery power, the claimed range is 1,310 km CLTC; our estimate is around 1,140 km WLTP.
Regarding fast charging, Xpeng claims that the 71.1 kWh version can go from 10% to 80% charge in 19 minutes. This model uses a 400V architecture, resulting in an average charging rate of around 157 kW per our estimates—a quite impressive figure.
Of course, the pre-order prices in China cannot be compared to those in Europe when it arrives in 2027. But considering that the L03 EREV starts at 37,500 euros in Spain, plus promotions and 1,800 euros in government subsidies, this suggests the L05 will likely cost over 45,000 euros. That puts it very close to the price range of the Tesla Model Y.