XPeng has officially pulled the covers off the Mona L03, the second model to join its entry-level sub-brand, and if you squint, there’s a distinct hint of an oversized Hyundai IONIQ 3 in its overall frontal stance. Slated for a full public debut in July, the new compact SUV is designed to capitalise on the massive domestic success of the brand’s first ‘Mona’ vehicle, the aggressively priced M03 liftback.
Homologation filings submitted to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology earlier this year originally previewed the vehicle, but XPeng has now released the first official factory images. Dimensionally, the Mona L03 measures 4650mm long, 1920mm wide, and 1600mm tall, riding on a 2850mm wheelbase. The footprint places it squarely in the mid-size crossover segment, putting it in direct contention with the Tesla Model Y.
Visually, the L03 borrows from the established Mona design language, retaining the T-shaped headlight clusters and a sharply-sloped bonnet line. However, the side profile transitions into a sweeping fastback silhouette that carries subtle styling echoes of the upcoming Lucid Cosmos, particularly in how the C-pillar integrates with the plunging roofline. The aerodynamic package is finalised with semi-hidden door handles, an active front air intake, vivid painted brake calipers, and a choice of 18-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels.
Under the skin, XPeng will offer the L03 with two distinct powertrain configurations. A pure battery-electric (BEV) variant utilises a single electric motor producing 183kW, drawing power from a choice of two lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs. Available in 56kWh and 69kWh capacities, the electric model targets a CLTC-certified driving range of between 505km and 650km.
To cater to broader regional markets, an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) variant will also be introduced. This mechanical configuration pairs the identical 183kW electric traction motor with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder combustion engine producing 70kW. As is standard practice for modern EREVs, the petrol engine does not drive the wheels directly; it acts purely as an onboard generator to replenish the battery pack, allowing for an impressive electric-only operating range of up to 257km before the combustion engine is required to engage.
With the smaller Mona M03 currently retailing in China for the equivalent of roughly AU$25,000, domestic pricing for the L03 SUV is expected to remain aggressively sharp to maintain the sub-brand’s mass-market momentum. While the vehicle will launch exclusively in China later this year, XPeng has previously confirmed global export ambitions for the Mona lineup. It is yet to be confirmed for Australia.
