Xpeng has started customer deliveries of the Mona L05, with the new mid-size SUV expected to play an important role in the Chinese automaker’s fourth-quarter sales strategy. The company is targeting 10,000 deliveries during the model’s first month on the market.
Speaking at a ceremony for the first Mona L05 owners on Wednesday, Xpeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said deliveries were gaining momentum. He also handed over vehicle keys to customers at the event.
Dedicated Production Line Supports Deliveries
Xpeng vice president Yu Tao said the Mona L05 is manufactured on a dedicated production line, allowing the company to increase output without affecting production and deliveries of other models, including the Mona L03.
He added that the vehicle was developed for international markets, with global standards applied throughout manufacturing and quality control.
The Mona L05 officially went on sale in China on October 29. Its limited-time starting price is 139,800 yuan ($20,820), while the regular guide price ranges from 144,800 yuan to 176,800 yuan.
Demand emerged quickly after pricing was announced, with an initial inventory of 5,000 near-ready vehicles selling out.
BEV and Extended-Range Powertrains
The Mona L05 is available with two powertrain configurations: a fully battery-electric version and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV).
The battery-electric variant offers a maximum CLTC-rated driving range of 635 kilometres (395 miles), with energy consumption starting at 11.7 kWh per 100 kilometres. It can charge from 30% to 80% in 15.8 minutes and accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in as little as 6.8 seconds.
The EREV version provides a maximum combined CLTC range of 1,310 kilometres, including up to 310 kilometres of battery-only driving.
As the third model in Xpeng’s Mona lineup, the L05 features five seats and measures 4,870 mm in length, with a wheelbase of 2,940 mm.
International Markets in Focus
Xpeng is positioning the Mona L05 as a global model, saying it has been adapted for 82 countries and regions. The company also states that the vehicle was developed to meet five-star safety standards in China, Europe and Australia.
Testing involved 660 vehicles deployed across 25 countries and regions, accumulating more than five million kilometres.
Global shipments began on October 26, with Xpeng targeting sales in 65 countries and regions. However, the company has not yet announced specific customer delivery schedules for individual overseas markets.
The combination of two powertrain options, a dedicated production line and international market preparation gives the Mona L05 a broader role in Xpeng’s expansion plans as the company seeks to build momentum toward the end of the year.