The XPENG Mona L05 is 4.87 meters long and has a CLTC range of 660 km. An affordable subbrand offers a large SUV with EREV technology.
XPENG is preparing a third model in the Mona family, and this time it goes for a larger size. The Mona L05 has already appeared in Chinese homologation documents and was spotted on roads before its launch, with the electric version expected to offer a CLTC range of 615–660 km.
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However, two other factors are more important for Europe. First, in addition to the BEV version, there will also be an EREV variant with a gasoline generator. Second, the example of the recently unveiled L03 suggests that the Chinese price and the European price will be two entirely different things.
XPENG Mona L05 is a large model in the affordable Mona line
The Mona L05 measures 4870 mm in length, 1930 mm in width, and 1636 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2940 mm. This makes it clearly larger than a typical compact car. It is a five-seater SUV that will join the sedan M03 and the crossover L03.
The styling isn’t surprising, as the XPENG maintains a family-like resemblance. At the front, there’s a closed fascia, Y-shaped headlights, and a sharply sloping front end. Additionally, there are semi-hidden handles, a floating roof, and a single light bar at the back. The photos also show 20-inch wheels, tinted rear windows, yellow clamps, and dead zone cameras in the front bumpers.
Inside, it’s exactly as one would expect from a modern Chinese EV. There are few buttons, a large central screen, and a simple cockpit. The drive mode selector is located behind a two-spoke steering wheel, while the console features an inductive charger, two cup holders, and a larger storage compartment.
Two powertrains, same electric power
The most interesting aspect of the specifications is the choice between a pure electric version and an EREV model. Both variants are equipped with an electric motor producing 183 kW, which is approximately 245 horsepower.
A table like this is really helpful when a car is first released:
Parameter
XPENG Mona L05 BEV
XPENG Mona L05 EREV
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Powertrain
electric, RWD
electric + range extender
Electric motor power
183 kW
183 kW
Internal combustion engine
none
1.5 liter, 70 kW
Battery
LFP 71.1 kWh
LFP 37.2 kWh
Electric range
615-660 km CLTC
237-253 km CLTC
The BEV version has an LFP battery of 71.1 kWh with a claimed range of 615-660 km CLTC. It sounds good on paper, but CLTC usually inflates the figures significantly. In Europe and under Polish driving conditions, one should expect much lower numbers according to WLTP, and even lower in actual highway driving.
The EREV version gets a smaller 37.2 kWh LFP battery and a 1.5-liter gasoline engine producing 70 kW, which acts as a generator. Its electric range is expected to be 237-253 km according to CLTC standards. That’s quite good for an EREV, though Chinese measurement optimism still needs to be taken into account.
This variant might be the most interesting for XPENG in terms of exports. Europeans still prefer the idea of a “stress-free electric car,” and EREVs today sit somewhere between pure EVs and plug-in hybrids. Li Auto has built a half-empire on this concept. However, in the EU, such powertrains don’t sound as marketable as pure BEVs.
Will the Mona L05 arrive in Europe soon?
The answer here is: possible, but there’s no guarantee of a quick launch. XPENG is actively pushing the Mona series overseas and recently introduced the L03 model simultaneously for China and global markets. This indicates that the L05 won’t have to stay solely in the domestic market for years.
The reference point is the L03. In China, it costs 123,800–156,800 yuan, which is approximately 63,000–80,000 Polish zlotys. However, the price becomes much higher outside of China. If the L05 follows the same path, then the attractive price from the Chinese catalog will mainly have informational value for Polish customers.
There is a broader context as well. XPENG’s global sales in the first half of 2026 amounted to 165,977 vehicles, representing a year-on-year decline of 15.8%. Thus, the Mona has a specific task: to increase sales volume and save market share, rather than just looking good in photos.
For now, the Mona L05 appears to be a reasonably designed, large model for mass consumers, but the real test will come with its European price and homologation. What do you think? Should XPENG bring a pure BEV to Europe or take the risk with an EREV?
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