XPeng adds new Mona L03 electric crossover to its budget lineup

23 June 2026

The market for affordable electric cars is getting crowded, and Chinese manufacturer XPeng wants a larger share of it. The company released the first official images of the upcoming Mona L03, a family crossover SUV. This vehicle is the second entry in the brand's budget-focused Mona series. Automakers worldwide are closely watching affordable EVs as they attempt to capture budget-conscious consumers. Xpeng will host the official public debut for the vehicle in July, with a full commercial launch scheduled right after that.

To understand why this new crossover matters, we must look at the wild success of its predecessor. XPeng introduced the first model in this family, the Mona M03 liftback, back in August 2024. Buyers rushed to place over 10,000 firm orders within 52 minutes of the vehicle going on sale. According to data from the China EV DataTracker, XPeng successfully delivered 272,077 units of the liftback to owners between August 2024 and May 2026.

Pricing played a big role in creating that sales phenomenon. XPeng sells the Mona M03 in China for between RMB 119,800 and RMB 151,800 - that translates to roughly £12,870 to £16,310. The company has not yet confirmed the final pricing structure for the new crossover, but the cost will likely remain aggressive to keep the momentum going. XPeng previously confirmed that the liftback is a global product meant for international markets, and the upcoming Mona L03 will cross borders as well, accelerating the company's international expansion.

Chinese regulatory filings first revealed some of the details of the new crossover. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) exposed the new Mona in April 2026 during the mandatory domestic homologation process, revealing that the crossover fits right into the compact SUV category - it is 183.1 inches long, 75.6 inches wide, and 63 inches tall. It also has a relatively long wheelbase at 112.2 inches, which typically rewards passengers with extra legroom. Depending on the exact configuration, the vehicle has a curb weight between 4,090 lb and 4,134 lb.

The new model shares a clear family connection with the Mona M03. It adopts the same distinct T-shaped headlights and a sharply sloped hood line to cheat the wind, but the designers did not simply copy and paste the old design. The crossover has practical semi-hidden door handles on the sides and a clean, single taillight strip across the rear trunk. There's also an active front air intake built into the lower bumper to manage cooling, along with vivid brake calipers that pop out from behind the wheels. Buyers can choose between 18" or 20" wheels, depending on which trim level they select.

But the real talking point hides right under that good-looking body, where XPeng decided to offer two completely different powertrains. Instead of sticking to pure battery electric cars, the manufacturer is embracing a split strategy - buyers can choose between a standard Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), giving a practical nod to drivers who want an electric driving experience but still worry about finding a working public charging station.

The pure electric BEV version gets a single electric motor that generates 183 kW (245 horsepower). XPeng pairs this motor with two different Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs, giving buyers a choice between a 56 kWh capacity or a larger 69 kWh option. Under the official China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) testing conditions, these battery options deliver a driving range between 314 miles and 404 miles on a full charge.

For those who want an alternative to traditional EVs, the EREV variant offers an interesting compromise. This model has the exact same 183 kW (245 horsepower) electric motor to drive the wheels, but it adds a small 1.5-liter internal combustion engine into the mix. This gas engine generates 70 kW (94 horsepower) and acts purely as an on-board generator to charge the battery when it runs low. When running entirely on electricity, the EREV variant can cover up to 160 miles before the gasoline generator needs to turn on.

XPeng timed the rollout of the Mona L03 carefully to keep public interest high. Following the regulatory leak in April 2026, the company waited until now to officially confirm the upcoming premiere and share the first promotional photos. We will get to see the new Mona in its full glory when it officially debuts in July, and if the company manages to replicate the pricing strategy of its older sibling, this crossover could quickly become a common sight all over the world.

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