The Xpeng L05 is unveiled: up to 660 km of range and luxury features at a competitive price.
After several previews, Xpeng’s latest bestseller has finally been launched in China: the L05. With this model, the Chinese brand continues to expand its presence in the Chinese market, introducing a new vehicle aimed at one of the most competitive segments today. The brand aims to repeat the success it achieved with its Mona series, which has become a key driver of its sales volume, and now takes another step forward with a model that combines space, technology, and a price point designed to pose a challenge to its competitors.
The star of the show is the Xpeng Mona L05, a mid-size SUV that has just begun its pre-order period in China. This model comes with two different powertrain options, one fully electric and another with an extended range option, and it stands out for its features that are uncommon in its class. The official launch will take place on October 29th.
In terms of design, the Mona L05 adopts Xpeng’s Starship design language, featuring modern lines, clean surfaces, and a front end with an active shutter system on the air intake of the bumper. This solution helps improve aerodynamics when less cooling is needed.
Its dimensions place it at the heart of the family SUV segment, with a length of 4.87 meters, width of 1.93 meters, and height of 1.64 meters, along with a wheelbase of 2.94 meters. These proportions should result in an especially spacious interior, particularly in the rear seats, where passengers will have plenty of legroom.
On the sides, we find elements such as two-colored tires, mirrors with a design that appears to float above the body, yellow brake calipers, and frameless doors. The rear is dominated by a luminous signature that runs the full width of the car, made up of over 300 LEDs engraved using laser technology. The trunk also delivers impressive capacity, with 702 liters available, expandable to 1,913 liters by folding down the rear seats. Additionally, there is a large front trunk space of 102 liters.
An interior packed with technology and two engine options
While the Mona L05 features a relatively restrained exterior design, Xpeng has gone all out on the interior. The dashboard is dominated by a 17.3-inch central screen, along with a 26.8-inch windshield projection system for displaying information. This setup aims to minimize the need to take eyes off the road, though it remains to be seen how much reliance on screens affects usability.
Another interesting feature is the presence of 22 connection points for accessories, allowing the installation of various devices such as action cameras. Xpeng aims to offer greater customization options through this approach, a trend that is becoming increasingly common among Chinese automakers.
The front seats come with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, along with dedicated supports for the legs and lower back. The passenger even has a zero-gravity mode that can be activated with a button, allowing them to recline more for rest during stops.
But where the Mona L05 seems to aim to stand out is in the rear seating. Passengers enjoy heated seats, privacy glass, a small foldable table, storage compartments under the seats, and a 17.3-inch entertainment screen. Additionally, it features a panoramic roof divided into two sections, which helps enhance the sense of space inside the cabin.
Regarding powertrains, Xpeng has prepared two options. The first is an electric version (BEV) equipped with a 183 kW (249 HP) motor. No acceleration figures have been released, but in theory it should offer performance more than sufficient for an SUV of this size, especially thanks to the immediate response characteristic of electric motors.
This version uses a 71.1 kWh LFP battery, with four configurations that yield ranges of 615, 635, 640, and 660 kilometers under the Chinese CLTC cycle. According to our estimates, these figures would correspond approximately to between 535 and 574 kilometers under the WLTP cycle, though these numbers remain pending official confirmation.
The second option is an electric vehicle with an extended range system (EREV), a technology that is gaining increasing prominence in China. In this case, the Mona L05 features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine producing 70 kW (95 hp), whose role is to generate electricity to power the electrical system, while propulsion is handled by an engine with 183 kW (249 hp).
This version is equipped with a 37.2 kWh battery, sufficient to achieve an electric range of 310 kilometers according to the CLTC cycle. Based on our estimates, this would translate to around 270 kilometers under the WLTP cycle.
When combining the energy stored in the battery with the power provided by the gasoline engine, the total range claimed reaches 1,310 kilometers under the Chinese cycle.
In both cases, Xpeng has opted for a McPherson strut front suspension and an independent multi-link setup at the rear axle. This configuration should offer a good balance between comfort and stability, though we’ll have to wait for actual testing to see how it performs. No data on maximum charging power or energy recovery times has been provided yet.
As for prices, only those for the Chinese market have been announced so far, which will likely differ significantly from European prices. However, they can still help us compare it to other models sold in both markets, such as the Tesla Model Y. Xpeng has announced that the Mona L05 will initially be available in five configurations, with prices ranging from 169,800 to 191,800 yuan, which is equivalent to between 21,000 and 23,700 euros at current exchange rates.
For the Tesla Model Y, the entry-level rear-wheel-drive version starts at 263,500 yuan (about 32,000 euros), while the rear-wheel-drive Long Range variant costs up to 288,500 yuan (35,000 euros). Above that is the all-wheel-drive Long Range version, priced at 313,500 yuan (38,000 euros), and the six-seater Model Y L, available from 339,000 yuan (41,200 euros).
Xpeng Mona L05 vs Tesla Model Y in China
Model and Version
CLTC Range
Price in Yuan
Price in Euros
Xpeng Mona L05 535 Max
535 km
169,800
20,600
Xpeng Mona L05 635 Max
635 km
179,800
21,800
Xpeng Mona L05 635 Ultra SE
635 km
191,800
23,300
Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
593 km
263,500
32,000
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
821 km
288,500
35,000
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
750 km
313,500
38,100
Tesla Model Y L (6 seats)
751 km
339,000
41,200
As we can see, the Xpeng is substantially cheaper than the Tesla in China. It remains to be seen how it will perform in Europe, where tariffs could affect it more severely than American models.
This model has many advantages for success in Europe, though we still need to know about fast charging capabilities—whether it uses 400V like the L03 or 800V like the G6 and similar models—and also if there will be a version with a larger battery, as it lacks some variety in this area to compete in our market.
The significance of this launch extends beyond the car itself. Xpeng used the unveiling to confirm that just two years after the introduction of the Mona series, it has delivered over 350,000 units. This achievement shows that its strategy of offering technologically advanced electric cars at competitive prices is working in China.
With the Mona L05, the manufacturer aims to apply this approach to the family SUV segment, where competition is even fiercer. If it can maintain the announced prices at the time of official release, it will have strong reasons to become another best-selling model for the brand.
