Xpeng has set the global launch of the Xpeng L03 for 16 July 2026 at an event in Munich, making it the first Mona-series model to go on sale simultaneously in China and Europe. The car has been known in China as the Mona L03 but will be sold internationally under the Xpeng L03 name, dropping the Mona badge entirely for overseas markets. Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng described the compressed China-to-Europe timeline as “the fastest product rollout we’ve ever had”, and the Munich location for the global debut was a deliberate statement about where the brand sees its next growth coming from.
The L03 is the second model in the Mona series, following the M03 sedan that became Xpeng’s single biggest sales driver in 2025. The M03 delivered 175,689 units in 2025, accounting for around 41% of Xpeng’s total deliveries. It has not been available in Europe. The L03 changes that: a SUV Coupe body on the same mass-market pricing philosophy, designed for simultaneous global rollout from day one.
Xpeng currently assembles its G6, G9 and P7+ from kits at Magna Steyr’s facility in Graz, Austria. A fourth model has been announced for the same plant, and the L03 is the likely candidate. European pricing has not been confirmed at the time of writing.
Design and Dimensions
The L03 is a SUV Coupe with a fastback roofline and a low, wide stance. At 4,650 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,600 mm tall on a 2,850 mm wheelbase, it sits right on the boundary between the compact and mid-size SUV segments. The car rides on 18 or 20-inch wheels depending on specification.
The door handles deserve a specific mention. The L03 uses manual pull-up door handles rather than electronic push-button or flush systems. This is not purely a stylistic choice: the Chinese government has banned electronic door handles on new EVs for safety reasons, citing concerns about occupant egress in the event of a power failure or collision. The result is a more conventional but also more reliable solution.
The aerodynamic work is notable. Twenty-three distinct optimisations across the exterior bring the drag coefficient to Cd 0.228, which Xpeng claims contributes approximately 59 km of additional range compared to a less optimised body.
| Practicality | Xpeng L03 |
|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 4,650 / 1,920 / 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space (seats up) | 539 litres |
| Boot space (seats folded) | 1,640 litres |
| Frunk | 89 litres |
| Euro NCAP | Not yet tested |
| Drag coefficient | Cd 0.228 |
The interior centres on a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen and a 26.8-inch wide-format head-up display that replaces a traditional instrument cluster entirely. A 20-speaker audio system with over 1,000W output is standard, alongside Road Noise Cancellation. The front passenger seat is a zero-gravity configuration with 14-point massage. Storage includes 40 compartments and accessory attachment points across the cabin, including five quarter-inch thread holes and eight magnetic mounting points.
Battery, Range and Charging
The BEV version uses a single 183 kW (246 hp) electric motor, paired with LFP batteries in two capacities: 56 kWh and 69 kWh. CLTC range is 525 km and 625 km respectively, with energy consumption of 11.9 kWh per 100 km. The WLTP range for the top 69 kWh battery is up to 520 km, according to Xpeng’s official LinkedIn profile.
Charging uses a 3C fast charging system capable of accepting up to 220 kW DC, with a 10-80% charge in 19.1 minutes. The L03 also supports V2L bidirectional charging at up to 6 kW. 0-100 km/h takes 6.6 seconds and top speed is 180 km/h.
The L03 uses a 400V platform rather than the 800V architecture found in the more expensive Xpeng G6. This is a deliberate cost-saving decision that allows Xpeng to hit a lower price point, with the trade-off being a lower peak DC charging speed than the G6. The 10-80% time of 19.1 minutes is still competitive for a car in this segment and price range.
| Specification | Xpeng L03 |
|---|---|
| Battery | 56 kWh LFP / 69 kWh LFP |
| CLTC range | 525 km / 625 km |
| WLTP range (est.) | ~390 km / up to 520 km |
| Motor power | 183 kW (246 hp) |
| Drive | RWD |
| DC charging | up to 220 kW |
| DC 10-80% | 19.1 minutes |
| V2L | Yes, 6 kW |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6 seconds |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
Technology and Smart Driving
The L03’s technology package is where Xpeng is making its strongest pitch at this price point. Every version comes with Xpeng’s in-house Turing AI chip as standard. Lower specifications run a single Turing chip at 750 TOPS of computing power, supporting a distilled version of Xpeng’s second-generation Vision-Language-Action assisted driving system. Higher specifications step up to dual or triple Turing chips at up to 2,250 TOPS combined, running the full second-generation VLA platform.
The international versions of the L03, including European models, will replace all Chinese-market apps with a fully translated English interface and Google Voice Assistant integration. The L03 relies on cameras and radar for its driver assistance stack, without LiDAR, which is a conscious cost-saving choice that also reflects Xpeng’s confidence in its camera-based VLA system.
Competitors in Europe
It is worth being upfront about how this comparison works. The cars listed below are rivals by dimensions and segment only. European pricing for the L03 has not been confirmed, but based on the Chinese pre-sale price of 143,800 yuan (approximately €18,500) and the typical premium applied when Chinese cars enter European markets, the L03 is expected to land at a considerably lower price than the models it competes with on size. If that holds, its real price-point competitors will be closer to the Volkswagen ID.3, BYD Dolphin or Renault 5 E-Tech than to the Tesla Model Y or Skoda Enyaq. The following models give a sense of what the L03 is up against dimensionally and technically, but the competitive picture will only become clear once European pricing is announced.
The Tesla Model Y is the most obvious size comparison at 4,751 mm long, starting from around €44,990 in Europe. It has a Supercharger network advantage and strong brand recognition that the L03 will need time to match.
The Skoda Enyaq measures 4,649 mm long, almost identical to the L03, starting from around €36,090 with up to 578 km WLTP range and a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
The Volkswagen ID.4 at 4,584 mm long starts from around €37,000 with up to 546 km WLTP and five-star Euro NCAP credentials.
The Kia EV5 at 4,615 mm long is designed explicitly for global markets and is competitively priced for the class.
The BYD Sealion 7 at 4,830 mm is slightly larger but targets similar buyers, starting from around €42,990 with up to 502 km WLTP and a five-star Euro NCAP rating. Our full Sealion 7 guide covers it in detail.
European Context
The L03 arrives at a moment when Xpeng is genuinely building momentum in Europe. The brand now operates in 28 European countries, having more than doubled its regional footprint over the past year. Germany saw a record month of 549 registrations in March 2026, as covered in my dedicated Germany piece. The P7+ has begun deliveries in France, as covered in my France deliveries piece.
The L03’s pre-sale price in China starts at 143,800 yuan, approximately €18,500 at current exchange rates. European pricing will be considerably higher after homologation, transport, dealer margins and any applicable tariffs. If the L03 is assembled at Magna Steyr in Graz alongside the G6, G9 and P7+, it may avoid some of the EU tariff exposure that affects Chinese-imported vehicles. A second European manufacturing site is also under consideration as capacity at Graz becomes constrained.
FAQ
What is the Xpeng L03?
The Xpeng L03 is a SUV Coupe with its global launch set for 16 July 2026 in Munich. In China it carries the Mona L03 name, but internationally, including in Europe, it is sold as the Xpeng L03. It is the second model in the Mona series, following the M03 sedan.
Is the L03 available in Europe now?
The global launch is scheduled for 16 July 2026 in Munich. European pricing, availability by country and confirmed delivery dates had not been published at the time of writing.
What is the WLTP range of the Xpeng L03?
CLTC-rated range is 525 km on the 56 kWh battery and 625 km on the 69 kWh battery. Xpeng’s official LinkedIn profile confirms a WLTP range of up to 520 km for the top battery, which is the relevant figure for European buyers.
How fast does the L03 charge?
The L03 supports DC fast charging up to 220 kW, with a 10-80% charge time of 19.1 minutes. It also supports V2L at up to 6 kW. Note that the L03 uses a 400V platform, unlike the Xpeng G6 which uses 800V.
Why does the L03 have physical door handles?
The Chinese government has banned electronic door handles on new electric vehicles for safety reasons, specifically regarding occupant egress in the event of a collision or power failure. The L03 uses manual pull-up door handles as a result.
Featured Image Credit: Xpeng
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