Xpeng L03 arrives in Europe with EREV technology

The Xpeng L03 is due to arrive in Europe before the end of the year, ushering in a new chapter for the Chinese brand. For the first time, Xpeng’s European line-up will include a model using EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) technology, rather than being made up solely of fully electric cars.

That does not mean the brand is moving away from battery-electric vehicles. The L03 will be offered with two different powertrains: a fully electric version and an extended-range EREV variant. In the latter, the petrol engine has no mechanical connection to the wheels. Its sole role is to generate electricity for the battery, extending the car’s range.

Unveiled in Munich at the Xpeng Global Brand Event, the L03 will also become the most affordable model sold by the Chinese manufacturer in Europe. Here is what we found out about it.

The new entry point

The Xpeng L03 will be Xpeng’s least expensive European model, sitting below the G6 in the range. At 4.65 metres long - 11 cm shorter than the G6 - it is set to rival cars such as the Volkswagen ID.4, Skoda Elroq and BYD Atto 3.

However, it adopts a coupé-inspired profile, featuring frameless doors, semi-flush door handles and a light signature that stretches across the entire rear end.

Aerodynamics were a key focus for the team led by JuanMa López, formerly responsible for exterior design at Ferrari. This is reflected in its drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.228, an impressive figure for a vehicle of this size.

Integrated Google Maps

Inside, the L03 follows Xpeng’s minimalist approach, with a 15.6-inch central display, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a head-up display with a projected area equivalent to 26.8 inches.

Depending on the trim level, the front seats can be heated, ventilated and fitted with a massage function - equipment rarely found at this price point.

One of the cabin’s biggest highlights may be the XOS 6 operating system, which integrates Google Maps natively for the first time. The L03 also debuts Xpeng’s in-house Turing processor, delivering 750 TOPS of computing power.

In the Ultra version of the Xpeng L03, this new chip is fitted in a three-unit configuration and powers the VLA 2.0 driving-assistance system. Although it is capable of providing Level 4 autonomous driving - following routes programmed into the navigation system without driver intervention - legal restrictions mean it will be limited to Level 2++ at launch.

Two powertrains for the Xpeng L03

In EREV (PowerX) form, the L03 combines a 37.25 kWh LFP battery with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, supplied by a 42-litre fuel tank.

The combustion engine can effectively be regarded as a power bank, as it is not connected to the wheels and operates exclusively as a generator to recharge the battery. Drive is always provided by a rear-mounted 180 kW (245 PS) electric motor.

Xpeng claims 215 km of electric-only range and more than 1,000 km of combined range. Once the battery has been depleted, the official fuel consumption figure is 5.5 l/100 km.

The fully electric L03, meanwhile, will be available with two LFP battery options: 58.3 kWh and 71.2 kWh. These provide ranges of up to 440 km and 520 km (WLTP), respectively. Rear-wheel-drive variants produce 180 kW (245 PS), while the AWD Performance version delivers 285 kW (387 PS) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.

How much will it cost?

The PowerX version of the Xpeng L03 will be the first to reach Portugal, later this year, while the fully electric models will not arrive until early 2027.

Final prices for the Portuguese market have not yet been confirmed. However, Xpeng expects the fully electric L03 to be priced well below €40,000, with the PowerX model likely to start slightly above that threshold.

The Xpeng L03 is already available to pre-order in selected European markets. In Germany, for instance, the EREV version starts at €38,600, while the fully electric variant is priced from €35,600.