Xpeng unveils mid-size SUV L05 and announces launch in Germany
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Xpeng Unveils Mid-Range SUV L05 and Announces Entry into Germany Market
The Xpeng L05 is the latest SUV from the Chinese brand and has already been unveiled in its home market. The manufacturer has announced plans to bring the L05 to Europe and Germany as well. Xpeng intends to reveal specific details at the auto show in Brussels, which begins on January 8, 2027. Here is all the information we currently have about the Chinese version.
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By Victoria Zippmann
11/02/2026 - 4:00 PM
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Xpeng has introduced the L05 (referred to as Mona L05 there) in the Chinese market. This mid-size SUV, which is nearly 4.90 meters long, is the third model in the series alongside the M03 and L03, serving as the flagship model. In addition to a purely electric drive, the L05 is also available in China with a range extender option.
The price in China starts at 144,800 Yuan (approximately 19,400 Euros). The L05 is also set to arrive in Germany at the beginning of 2027. The manufacturer plans to reveal all details about the European version, including prices, specifications, and powertrain options, at the motor show in Brussels, which takes place from January 8 to 17, 2027.
Introduction to the Xpeng L05 in China
With dimensions of 4.87 meters in length, 1.93 meters in width, 1.64 meters in height, and a wheelbase of 2.94 meters, this SUV offers a trunk volume of 702 liters, which can be expanded to 1,913 liters by folding down the rear seats. The all-electric version also features a 102-liter front storage compartment.
Inside, the L05 41 offers various storage options, including a six-liter compartment in the center tunnel and a ten-liter compartment in the back. The front seats have a massage function and can be folded flat with a single motion. A voice assistant can process inputs through dialogues in Chinese and English.
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The L05 does without a conventional instrument display behind the steering wheel. Instead, the driver uses a 26.8-inch head-up display, supplemented by a central 17.3-inch touchscreen. Higher trims also include an additional 17.3-inch screen in the back seat. For driver assistance systems, Xpeng relies on its own developed Turing AI chips. The top-tier model uses one chip, while the highest versions of the Ultra-SE series use two, providing improved computing power.
All pure-electric models are powered by an 183 kW (245 HP) electric motor mounted on the rear axle. LFP batteries with capacities of 58.2 kWh or 71.1 kWh serve as the energy storage, enabling a range of 535 to 635 kilometers according to the generous Chinese CLTC standard. The EREV variants combine the same 183-kW electric motor with a 37.2-kWh LFP battery and a 1.5-liter spark-ignition gasoline engine acting as a generator. This configuration allows for a pure-electric CLTC range of 310 kilometers, as well as a total range of up to 1,310 kilometers with a full tank and charged battery.
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Gregor
11/02/2026 at 16:25
The range is far too low for a large SUV—635 km under CLTC standards is only about 505 km under WLTP. The Model Y’s standard range of 525 km is equally ridiculous, even though both models come with 19-inch wheels. Xpeng offers better interior quality and charging speeds, but it’s just as expensive as Tesla. It lacks range, has slow charging speeds on the L03 and L05 models, and has significant shortcomings in features like a head-up display. A BMW iX3 40 comes with at least 635 km of WLTP range—130 km more than the L05, or 26% more. Its charging capacity of 300 kW is also significantly better than BMW’s 235 kW. The L05 is likely to start at 40k in Germany, which is certainly better than the outdated Tesla. But overall, the BMW iX3 40 is the better package for more money, with comparable value for money. I’m always amazed at how people don’t really understand value for money. The price-performance ratio consists of 2 components, and the price alone says absolutely nothing if you get nothing in return for it.
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Alex from Ems
11/02/2026 at 20:10
A difference of 22,000 to 25,000 euros. And with the BMW, you can’t get a dashboard display no matter how much money you spend. The price-performance ratio of the L05 is significantly better!
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Mark
11/02/2026 at 19:32
"...Instead, the driver uses a 26.8-inch head-up display..." The L03 also has a head-up display, but it’s likely smaller. And how can one compare it to the BMW iX3 and still claim it has a better price/performance ratio? Start by equipping it with the same features... then maybe you’ll begin to understand what price/performance really means.
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David
11/02/2026 at 21:16
This is a Chinese brand. For people to buy it, it needs to be at least 40% cheaper. That’s what everyone did when they first entered our market. No brand reputation. No service network. No guarantee that the manufacturer will still be around tomorrow. But it’s impossible to create the required price difference here.
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Mark
11/02/2026 at 18:15
500 km (theoretically) is more than enough. Especially with Xpeng’s charging speeds. Everything else is just the usual “German range anxiety.” They simply have a better price/performance ratio, at least compared to BMW and similar brands with their overpriced cars.
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Gregor
11/02/2026 at 20:18
No. I love electric mobility, but claiming that 500km WLTP range is sufficient for a 4.87m SUV with a large battery that will likely cost around 45k is simply unacceptable. Of the approximately 500km WLTP range, only 325km–326km can be achieved on the highway, and that only when the battery is fully utilized—from 100% down to 0% and into the “emergency power” range below 0%. This is the absolute maximum range one can expect on the highway. Considering that you can never drive the car down to a stop on the highway, which isn’t allowed either, the actual range is at most (!) 300km (about 8% battery remaining). At 125km/h, this allows for 2 hours and 24 minutes of driving. After that, the battery needs to be charged from 8% to, say, 80%, after which it drops back to around 8%. Thus, you end up with 20% less range than before—instead of 300km, it’s only 240km. The actual charging time from 8% to 80% with the Xpeng L05 is about 24 minutes (Tesla takes around 26–28 minutes for the same task). 24 minutes corresponds exactly to 1/6 of the total driving time prior, or 16.667%. After charging, a range of 240 km only allows for 1 hour and 55 minutes of driving at 125 km/h. Even with a 24-minute charging stop, the range is only 540 km—something the BMW iX3 or iX4 50 xDrive can achieve without any charging at all. I’ve been quite optimistic about the Xpeng’s figures here, as range is significantly lower in winter and during rainy or windy conditions. Additionally, it’s unlikely that one would start driving with a fully charged battery at 100%; 95% charge level at departure is probably more realistic. In what world would a maximum highway range of 300 km be considered good, given a realistic battery reserve? In bad weather, the range drops down to a maximum of 250 km. After a charging stop, it’s even only 200 km more range. That’s a total of just 450 km including a 24-minute charging stop after only 250 km driven... With a large battery, the car costs around €45k here. No one in their right mind would ever consider such performance acceptable in a conventional car, and it’s simply weak even in electric vehicles, especially since there are better alternatives as proven by many manufacturers.
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ErichW
11/02/2026 at 20:34
Another stylish car from Xpeng — both inside and out — and this time with a surprisingly large trunk. Aside from the very small batteries, there’s hardly anything to criticize at first glance. If the price and fuel consumption are also reasonable, it will find its buyers.
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