[ZhiChePai News] July 31, XPeng Automotive announced that the MONA L03 made its Southeast Asia premiere at the Indonesia International Auto Show, with the right-hand drive version appearing simultaneously. According to officially disclosed information, this car will enter more than 65 countries and regions worldwide this year, further advancing its overseas market layout.

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The MONA L03 is the first SUV product launched by the XPeng MONA series for the global market, which was launched in July, offering both pure electric and extended range powertrain options, with 9 configurations available. The domestic suggested retail price is from 123,800 yuan to 156,800 yuan. According to official parameters, the pure electric version CLTC range can reach up to 650 km, the extended range version CLTC combined range can reach up to 1,380 km, and the pure electric range is up to 325 km. The vehicle dimensions are 4650×1920×1600 mm, wheelbase 2850 mm, trunk capacity is 539 liters, expandable to 1640 liters with the second row folded down.

Regarding product configuration, the MONA L03 adopts a 5-door 5-seater layout. Pure electric models are equipped with two battery options of 56 kWh and 69 kWh, while the extended range model has a battery capacity of 37.2 kWh. Official information shows that the new car is equipped with a 3C superfast charging AI battery and has multiple optimizations for energy consumption. Data released previously shows that the car underwent 22 aerodynamic optimizations, with a drag coefficient of 0.228.

For the overseas market, the MONA L03 will also be equipped with an overseas version smart cockpit system, supporting multi-language voice recognition to adapt to usage environments in different regions. This debut of the right-hand drive version in Indonesia is also regarded as part of XPeng's effort to promote localized product layout in the Southeast Asian market. Public information shows that XPeng Automotive's current overseas business covers 65 countries and regions, and the Southeast Asian market has entered countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. With the promotion of right-hand drive model displays and regionalized layout, the MONA L03 will later become one of the new models added to its overseas sales system.

July 16, 2026, Showpalast, Munich, Germany, XPENG's 'XPENG LIVE: PHYSICAL AI FOR ALL' Brand Day and MONA L03 Global Launch Event Kicked Off as Scheduled. In the industrial heartland of BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen, XPENG officially unveiled its first native global SUV -- MONA L03, starting from 123,800 yuan in China, launching in 65 countries and regions by the end of the year. Unlike the industry's traditional release rhythm of 'domestic first, overseas later', this car targeted the global market from the very beginning of development. With unified design, intelligent driving, safety, and powertrain standards, it completes the key leap for Chinese new energy vehicle companies from 'product exports' to 'full-stack technology going global'. As an automotive industry media professional, after witnessing this launch event on site, I clearly perceived: MONA L03 is not just an affordable intelligent SUV for young people, but also a landmark product for XPENG's physical AI technology landing globally and high-quality Chinese car exports.

Native Global Vehicle Forward Development, Class-Leading Product Power Directly Addresses Global Young User Pain Points

XPENG MONA L03 is positioned as 'The First Intelligent Fashion SUV for Young People', led by Juanma Lopez, former head of exterior design at Ferrari, the global design team crafted it. With 'Vital Flow' as the design core, it thoroughly breaks the traditional square and stiff impression of SUVs. Wide-body low-slung shooting brake stance, frameless doors, semi-hidden door handles, integrated with a 1.1㎡ super large curvature rear windshield. 22 aerodynamic optimizations over the whole vehicle, wind resistance coefficient as low as Cd 0.228, ranking among the top 5 global new energy mass-produced SUVs, balancing global aesthetics and range efficiency. Paint uses Porsche-sourced BASF premium coating process, Aurora Purple, Plum Jam and six exclusive color schemes, precisely matching the personalized aesthetic needs of the global young group.

On the cockpit level, the new car directly downgrades 300,000 yuan luxury car configurations to the 120,000-150,000 yuan price range, creating a cross-regional uniform light luxury experience. Interior soft package coverage exceeds 72%, standard equipment includes velvet faux suede ceiling, brushed metal speaker grilles. 26.8-inch super large W-HUD, 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen, 20-speaker kW-class AI audio system form a triple-screen audio-visual system, industry's first AI immersive dual surround sound field. Front row all series 14-point massage seats, passenger seat equipped with zero-gravity leg rest, 256-color fading gentle wave ambient lighting brings extremely strong emotional value.

Space design fully considers global diverse living scenarios, 40 storage points throughout the vehicle, 23 sets of expansion interfaces, supporting magnetic, threaded, pegboard DIY modifications. Pure electric version equipped with 102L front trunk with drainage, standard trunk 539L, rear seats folded expands to 1640L, can accommodate surfboards, camping equipment, shooting equipment, perfectly adapting to urban commuting, outdoor camping, content creation and other mainstream lifestyles of young people globally. Famous fitness blogger Pamela evaluated on site as product experience officer, MONA L03 balances appearance and practicality, truly realizing 'Moving Comfort Space on the Car'.

One Car, Dual Energy and Dual Power, Covering Global Differential Energy Infrastructure

Global market energy structure, charging conditions differ significantly, XPENG MONA L03 launches Pure Electric, Super Extended-Range two power schemes, solve different regional user range anxiety.

Pure electric version provides 550km/650km two CLTC range, 100km power consumption as low as 11.5kWh, all series 3C fast charging, 10%-80% charging only needs 19.1 minutes, adapting to European, domestic perfect charging network city user daily commute.

Super Extended-Range version CLTC pure electric range 325km, combined range up to 1380km, WLTC fuel consumption at depleted state only 4.96L/100km, 0-100 acceleration 6.8 seconds, performance comparable to 300,000 yuan class fuel SUV. Extended-range system equipped with all series RNC active noise cancellation, depleted state driving noise and pure electric mode difference less than 1dB, paired with 6kW external discharge function, perfectly adapting to European long-distance highways, remote areas charging inconvenient, Nordic severe cold and other complex scenarios, truly realizing 'City Electricity, Long Distance No Anxiety'.

Domestic price covers 123,800 - 156,800 yuan, pure electric, extended-range share starting price, Plus/Max/Ultra SE three levels configuration gradient clear, at the same time launching limited-time car buying rights: order before August 31, appearance colors, comfortable seats, AI chassis, 20-speaker audio, active noise cancellation all free upgrades, significantly lowering young user high-end configuration threshold. Value 20,000 yuan ROAM exclusive theme set limited time 6,999 yuan, includes 20-inch sport wheels, Nappa leather, exclusive interior and exterior marks, satisfy personalized modification needs.

Core Breakthrough: One Turing VLA2.0 Intelligent Driving Solution Connects China and Europe, China High-Level Intelligent Driving Officially Goes Global

The most industry-milestone highlight of this launch event, is XPENG Turing 2nd Gen VLA Intelligent Driving Model achieving universal application of in China and Europe, XPENG becomes the first domestic car company relying on the same model to connect the two markets. Different from traditional intelligent driving relying on regional exclusive data, high-precision map development mode, VLA2.0 treats physical world understanding as underlying logic, relying on world model to generate massive simulation training data, greatly improving cross-regional road generalization capability.

He Xiaopeng and Head of General Intelligence Center Liu Xianming completed localization acceptance testing in Munich, this model trained based on complex Chinese road conditions, no need for large-scale European local data retraining, can fluently cope with European narrow alleys, large curvature bends, roundabouts, multi-pedestrian intersections, accurately identify multiple country traffic signs, actively follow 'Pedestrian Priority', 'Yield to Right' etc. European hidden traffic rules. Max model will push distilled version VLA2.0 in Q3, Ultra SE equipped with complete high-level intelligent driving, supports unguided urban roaming, spot to spot 2.0, P-gear direct start NGP and other frontier functions, 1500 TOPS self-developed Turing chip, first time bringing flagship computing power into 150,000 yuan level SUV market, intelligent driving hardware specifications exceed 500,000 yuan level overseas flagship models.

Cockpit system also completes global adaptation simultaneously, overseas version XOS 6 system supports English, German, French multi-language mixed recognition, different passengers speaking different languages conversing no need manual switch. At the same time becoming Asia-Pacific's first native accessing Google Maps Auto SDK car company, overseas navigation ecosystem fully fits local user habits. From 2027 XPENG will batch deliver local NGP intelligent driving system to global market, formally opening China intelligent driving global scale landing era.

Global Five-Star Safety Standards Without Compromise, Full-Scenario Active Safety Maximizes Export Safety Floor

As a model for global sales, MONA L03 synchronously satisfies China C-NCAP, Europe E-NCAP, Australia A-NCAP triple five-star safety development standards, can pass 42 strict crash tests, global market configuration no shrinkage. Body uses wrap-around armor front cabin, hot-formed steel occupant cabin, aluminum alloy anti-collision beam, all series standard 7 airbags, including 120L large volume passenger airbag and three-chamber remote airbag.

Exclusive active safety configuration in its class: full-scenario flat tire stability supports up to 180km/h, single wheel, double wheel, curve flat tire can all stabilize body deceleration. Three-level intervention for Driver Disability Assistance System, when sudden physical discomfort occurs automatically pull to side, emergency call for help. Industry premiere Ice & Snow AES emergency steering avoidance, within 130km/h can actively avoid stationary vehicles, road obstacles, adapts to ice surface, slippery road surfaces and other extreme road conditions. Battery meets 24 domestic latest safety national standards, no fire explosion under 4.65 times national standard strict test, paired with AI Battery Doctor 24-hour cloud monitoring, covers global high temperature, high cold, high humidity various climate environments.

Chassis hardware benchmark 300,000 yuan class midsize luxury SUV, Front MacPherson + Rear Five-link suspension, DCC variable damping shock absorption, Bosch new generation IPB braking system standard. AI pre-scanning chassis identifies road surface up to 120 meters, same class only intelligent anti-motion sickness mode, significantly reduce dizziness caused by bumps, continuous curves, balancing handling and comfort.

Systematic Global Layout Formed, XPENG Opens China Car Export 2.0 Era

MONA L03 global simultaneous launch, behind is XPENG years deep diving global R&D production sales service system support, thoroughly jump out of industry low price trade export 1.0 stage, entering 'Technology, Product, Ecosystem Synchronous Output' 2.0 new paradigm.

R&D end, XPENG global layout 8 major R&D centers, Munich independent R&D center special adaptation European regulations, road conditions, climate. Manufacturing end, cooperating with Austria Magna factory to achieve European localization production, Indonesia, Malaysia overseas bases synchronous production start. Supply chain jointly Bosch, Continental, ZF etc. global head enterprises deep coordination. Channel end, global sales network covers 65 countries, 1200+ stores, Europe 28 countries layout 290 dealers, G6, G9 already in Germany, France, Norway and other countries take Chinese brand sub-category sales first. Charging network covers 31 countries, access 2.7 million public charging piles, solve overseas user charging pain points.

As of now XPENG global cumulative sales break 1.2 million units, at the same time relying on full-stack self-developed physical AI base, layout AI Car, Humanoid Robot, Flying Car three major tracks, technology capability obtained Volkswagen Group recognition, the latter becomes 2nd Gen VLA Model global launch customer, mark China car company underlying smart technology realize reverse external output.

Industry Observation: MONA L03 is not just a high-volume SUV, but also a global answer sheet for technology democratization

In the past China new energy export, long time relying on price advantage seize low-end market, intelligence, self-developed technology hard to form core competitiveness. But XPENG MONA L03 gives new problem-solving idea: not relying on low price involution, with unified global standards, full set self-developed physical AI technology, leapfrog luxury configuration, let 120,000 level car possess flagship intelligent driving and cockpit experience, achieve 'Technology Equity'.

From industry dimension look, one intelligent driving model adapts China Europe two totally different traffic systems, is China high-level autonomous driving technology first time through global strict market field test verification, breaking overseas brands in intelligent driving field long-term monopoly. From brand dimension, in German luxury brand home court launch native global car model, prove China smart car already possesses facing global mainstream market product power and system power.

Facing future, XPENG will take MONA L03 as starting point, continuously promote physical AI technology global landing, 2027 overseas high-level intelligent driving comprehensive delivery, humanoid robot commercial, flying car scale production, one unified AI base connecting multi-category smart terminals. For the whole China car industry, XPENG MONA L03's arrival, means China car company export officially say goodbye to 'product export', turning to technology, ecosystem, brand all-round output, bring new competition order for global new energy market.

July16th evening, XPeng MONA L03 globally launched. This model positioned as a 'Smart Fashion SUV' for young users comes originally equipped with Linglong SPORT MASTER e tires.

At this hyper-competitive juncture of the 150,000 RMB class new energy SUV market, this matching combination is worth breaking down.

Why XPeng Chose Linglong Tires

L03's core selling point is 'Intelligent Driving Equality' — dual Turing AI chips, 1500 TOPS computing power, 2nd generation VLA system, bringing high-level intelligent driving to the 150k price point. This pricing strategy determines its requirements for the supply chain: performance cannot be compromised, and costs must be controllable.

As a key component directly contacting the road surface affecting range and NVH, tires need to meet standards in three indicators simultaneously: low rolling resistance, quietness, and wet grip, while the price must be competitive.

Linglong SPORT MASTER e fits exactly in this position. This product has obtained the highest EU Tire Label AAA certification, with hard metrics supporting grip, low rolling resistance, and quietness, and as a domestic tire, it has cost advantages over foreign brands.

More importantly, Linglong's customer base in the new energy supply chain — BYD, Geely, Chery, Seres, Leapmotor, etc. — has already formed scale effects and quality control stability. When OEMs evaluate supply chain risks, they tend to choose suppliers with substantial vehicle-mounted verification.

XPeng choosing Linglong is not a tentative cooperation but an addition on top of an existing mature supply system.

Where is the differentiation of SPORT MASTER e

For the category of new energy specialized tires, everyone is making them, but few products truly meet OEM supply requirements and end-user perception simultaneously. SPORT MASTER e's differentiation is reflected in three levels.

Technically, the AAA label means it reached the highest EU grade in rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise, which is rare in domestic tires. Low rolling resistance directly affects range, wet grip concerns safety, noise affects driving experience — these three happen to be the most frequently complained-about tire-related issues by new energy vehicle owners.

Linglong achieving top levels in these three dimensions simultaneously indicates substantial technical accumulation in formulations and structural design, not relying on a single metric to dominate.

From the market validation perspective, this product was shortlisted for the UK WhatTyre '2025 Eco Tire of the Year Award' final nominations, marking the first time a Chinese tire has entered the final competition for this award.

In the domestic 'China Auto Strict Selection' evaluation, it also won the 'Top Ten Tires of the Year' and 'Annual Green Environmental Protection Award' double honors. Endorsement from third-party evaluation agencies provides reference value for OEM supply decisions and end-consumer purchases.

From the customization perspective, Linglong designed the sidewall for L03's youth positioning — oxygen-resistant suede black process, XPeng logo contrast with suede black background, aperture element integration. This customization appears to be 'face work' in the supply business, but actually reflects Linglong's response speed and willingness to cooperate with OEM needs.

For new power brands like XPeng, the unity of detail texture is part of the brand tone. Linglong willing to invest in this indicates the supply relationship between both sides is not a simple buy-sell but involves a certain depth of synergy.

Linglong's Position in the New Energy Supply Track

Linglong has ranked first globally in new energy supply tire sales for consecutive years. This 'first place' is not supported by a single client but by coverage — layout in both economy and mid-to-high-end segments.

In the list of supply car companies, there are traditional domestic brands（BYD, Geely, Chery）, also joint ventures（Dongfeng Nissan, GAC Honda）, and new forces（Seres, Leapmotor）. The diversity of the customer structure reduces the risk of single-client dependency.

Looking deeper, Linglong's overseas capacity layout is becoming the second growth curve for new energy supply business. China's new energy complete vehicle export growth is very fast, June exports increased by 152.7% year-on-year. Tires as supply components going overseas with complete vehicles is a confirmed increment.

Linglong has ready-made capacity overseas, no need to ship from domestic. Against the background of increasingly complex international trade barriers, this is a substantial competitive advantage.

Several Judgments at the Industry Level

This supply indicates many issues behind it. The first judgment is that the competition for domestic new energy supply tires is shifting from 'who can do it' to 'who can do it stably'. OEM requirements for tires are no longer 'just needs to fit', but finding a balance point between rolling resistance, quietness, wet grip, durability, and cost.

Suppliers able to meet these conditions simultaneously will gain more supply share. The share of leading enterprises like Linglong, Sailun, and Zhongce in the new energy supply field will continue to increase.

The second judgment is that customization is becoming standard for supply business. OEMs attach increasing importance to the visual unity between tires and complete vehicle design. Details like sidewall logo, tread design, and color matching are shifting from 'bonus items' to 'basic items'. Tire enterprises capable of providing customized services will hold advantages in supply bidding.

The third judgment is that overseas capacity is becoming a moat for supply business. As EU anti-dumping measures land and US trade reviews on Southeast Asian tires continue, tire enterprises with capacity overseas can not only serve Chinese complete vehicle exports but also directly meet localization supply needs of overseas OEMs. Linglong's bases in Thailand and Serbia have taken the first move in this round of competition.

Whether XPeng MONA L03 can stand firm in the 150k level market depends on product power and delivery capability. But in this supply link, Linglong has played its cards correctly. What remains to be seen is whether this set of SPORT MASTER e tires can build a reputation in end-user actual use, and whether Linglong can extend XPeng as a client from domestic supply to overseas supply.