XPeng Mona L05: Pre-Sales Start at $25,250 With BEV and EREV Options

Set for an October 29 debut, the new crossover pairs long-distance capability with high-performance computing and a technology-rich cabin  

XPeng unveiled the Mona L50 5-seat mid-size SUV on Thursday and opened pre-sales in China, starting at 169,800 yuan ($25,250), with an official launch scheduled for October 29. The Mona L05 sits above the compact Mona L03 SUV. 

The new model measures 4,870 mm in length, 1,930 mm in width and 1,636 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,940 mm. It is 220 mm longer than the Mona L03, with a 90 mm longer wheelbase. The rear cargo area offers a capacity of 702L, which can be expanded to 1,913L. 

The Mona L05 offers battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) options across 5 variants, with pre-sales prices ranging from 169,800 yuan to 191,800 yuan. 

The BEV lineup comprises the 535 Max, 635 Max and 635 Ultra SE, priced at 169,800 yuan, 179,800 yuan and 191,800 yuan, respectively. The all-electric 535 Max uses a 58.2-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and has a CLTC range of 535 km. Both 635 variants feature a 71.1-kWh battery and a range of 635 km. 

The EREV lineup includes the 1310 Max and 1310 Ultra SE, priced at 169,800 yuan and 181,800 yuan, respectively, matching the BEV lineup's entry price. 

Both EREV variants pair a 1.5-liter range extender (70 kW) with a 183 kW (245 hp) electric motor and a 37.2-kWh battery, offering a CLTC battery-only range of 310 km and a combined range of 1,310 km with a full tank and full charge. 

All variants feature a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive powertrain with a maximum output of 183 kW (245 hp), along with standard DCC adaptive dampers to improve ride comfort and handling. The vehicle is built with a front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link independent suspension system. 

Driver assistance is a key distinction between trim levels. The Max variants use 1 of XPeng's in-house Turing AI chips, delivering 750 TOPS of effective computing power and supporting the second-generation VLA (Vision-Language-Action) Lite model. 

The Ultra SE variants use 2 Turing AI chips, providing 1,500 TOPS of effective computing power and supporting the full version of the second-generation VLA model. nside, the L05 features an enveloping cockpit design equipped with a 17.3-inch central infotainment screen and a 26.8-inch W-HUD. 

The cabin includes 22 expansion ports for various accessories, such as action cameras. The front seats offer leg and lumbar support, massage, heating, and ventilation functions. The front passenger seat includes a one-touch “zero-gravity” mode. 

Rear passengers benefit from heated seats, privacy glass, a small table, a 17.3-inch entertainment screen, and drawer-style storage under the seat cushion. The vehicle also features a two-section panoramic roof. 

The Mona L05 is the third model in the Mona lineup, which Xpeng said has delivered more than 350,000 vehicles in the 2 years since its launch.

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