Previewed in Indonesia at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) earlier this month, the Xpeng L03 has now been confirmed for Thailand, with a launch pencilled in for September. The C-segment electric SUV plays in a lower segment compared to the brand’s usual premium models, as it’s sold under the budget-focused Mona sub-brand in China.
A total of three variants have been confirmed for the Land of Smiles – the Standard Range Plus RWD with estimated pricing of 899,000 baht (RM110,300), the Long Range Plus RWD at 9XX,XXX baht (around RM117,000) and the Long Range Ultra RWD at 1,2XX,XXX baht (around RM153,000). No Performance AWD variant (pictured here) will be offered as yet.
This means all models use a single motor producing 245 PS (180 kW) and 264 Nm of torque, with the Standard Range getting from zero to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds on its way to 180 km/h. Its 58.3 kWh LFP battery provides a WLTP-rated range of up to 445 km.
Despite lacking the BYD Atto 3 Premium’s 800-volt electrical architecture, the L03 still offers extremely competitive DC fast charging support at up to 193 kW. This tops the car up from 10 to 80% in as little as 20 minutes, and with support for 11 kW of AC charging, a 5 to 100% charge takes 6.8 hours.
Stepping up to the RWD Long Range shortens the century sprint to 6.6 seconds and nets you a larger 71.2 kWh battery that boosts range to 520 km. With larger 20-inch alloy wheels from the Performance, the Ultra offers less range than the 18s-shod Plus at 480 km.
Charging capacity, meanwhile, is upgraded to 236 kW (even higher than the Atto 3 Premium’s 220 kW), keeping the charging time the same. This does, however, have a negative impact on AC charging, which takes 8.3 hours.
The “supercar-inspired” L03 continues to carry Mona’s signature T-shaped headlights, although the rear end features more conventional full-width taillights sitting above fake corner vents. The streamlined shape, active grille shutter and flush pull-up door handles contribute to a drag coefficient as low as 0.228.
Measuring 4,650 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,600 mm tall, with a 2,850 mm wheelbase, the fastback-shaped SUV competes against the likes of the Proton eMas 7 (4,615 mm long) and that Atto 3 (4,455 mm long). Its posher G6 sibling, meanwhile, is 108 mm longer at 4,758 mm long.
Inside, the L03 retains Xpeng’s minimalist design language, sporting lozenge-shaped full-width air-con vents and a ribbed trim piece that wraps around the dashboard and doors. The tech includes an 8.88-inch instrument display, a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 26.8-inch head-up display and an available 18-speaker Xopera sound system with headrest speakers.
The L03 will be Xpeng’s first model to incorporate Google Maps into its proprietary navigation system, and the mapping data will also be used for the company’s second-generation Visual-Language-Action (VLA 2.0) AI model for highly-automated driving functionality. The latter, similar to what is offered in China, is expected to be rolled out in Europe for next year and has already been pencilled in for Malaysia within the next two years.
The infotainment system itself uses the latest XOS 6 with a rebuilt AI-driven voice control system, claimed to support more natural conversations. Other features include a heat-insulating panoramic glass roof, heated and ventilated front seats, a 50-watt Qi wireless charger and 37 storage spaces around the cabin.
Stepping up to the Ultra nets you the three Turing AI chips that allow VLA 2.0 to function, as well as massaging seats, a 20-speaker Xopera sound system and active noise cancellation. The sloping rear means the L03’s boot measures a modest 367 litres, although EV models do have a 44 litre front boot.
With the Xpeng L03 already confirmed for Indonesia and Thailand, it’s only a matter of time before it makes its way to Malaysia. The car is likely the “small SUV” slated to be launched here this year, alongside a mid-sized and a large SUV (the recently-revealed G9L should be the latter). Are you excited for this car to be sold here? Let us know in the comments.
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This won’t come to Malaysia. Because it is direct competitor to eMas7. MiTi and Proton won’t allow it.
nice, 245ps to rival BYD Seal 6.
Nice. But johari sure block
How to compete to Seal 6 rm100k, so u mean L03 selling 100k as well?
this xpeng is higher spec than seal 6
CKD the unit lah. Reduce the focus on G6 (or just maintain and put other effort on this). More people will buy into Xpeng rather than G6 that less people can afford
This vehicle has potential with that low drag Coeff of 0.228cd and smaller battery, will still yield great efficiency and range.