XPENG lately launched gross sales of the brand new L05 in China and commenced shipments to world markets. Having seen a camouflaged prototype in Munich a number of months in the past, I had the impression that it was principally an extended L03. Trying on the manufacturing mannequin, aside from a number of added options and particulars, that preliminary impression appears to have been an correct evaluation.
Not like a few of XPENG’s fashions concentrating on extra premium segments, the L03 and L05 are primarily based on 400V structure. 3C charging fee goes from 10-80% in round 20 minutes. Total cost occasions will come out barely forward of a Tesla Mannequin Y (additionally 400V), however not as quick as different fashions in China on larger voltage architectures.
By way of size, the L03 measures 4650 mm, whereas the L05 will increase to 4870 mm. That places a Mannequin Y within the center at 4791 mm. The rise in measurement provides roughly 50 kg to the load of the L05 throughout trim ranges.
The 58.2 kWh and 71.1 kWh battery sizes within the Chinese language L05 are primarily the identical because the L03, however the vary of the bigger battery in RWD drops from 650 km CLTC to 635 km as a result of bigger measurement and weight. At the moment, the L05 shouldn’t be being supplied with AWD in China, though which may change in export markets. The 183 kW (~245 hp) motor can be the identical whereas the 0-100 km/h time will increase from 6.6 s within the RWD L03 to six.8 s within the bigger L05. Each are somewhat faster than the European Mannequin Y Customary at 7.2 s. We’ll need to see how the vary works out below WLTP.
Whereas the L03 impressed with a bigger passenger compartment than the Mannequin Y in a smaller footprint, it did have a considerably smaller rear cargo space. After all, as a result of Tesla makes use of a non-standard measurement for cargo quantity, evaluating producer numbers is pointless. Nonetheless, the L05 does have a bigger cargo quantity than the L03 below normal measurements, which might be much more if measured to the highest of the squared-off roof, quite than to the highest of the seatbacks. XPENG has proven it holding 9 carryon suitcases with the rear seats up, which must be greater than sufficient for regular folks. Total, the L05 has 41 storage areas all through the car, together with under-seat storage.
As well as, the L05 expands the passenger compartment much more over the Mannequin Y. The rear seats now even have folding rear tray tables and a 17.3” leisure display folds from the ceiling. As well as, there are sunshades that deploy to cowl the sunroof. Aside from the middle touchscreen growing from 15.6” to 17.3” and some new shade choices, the inside is basically the identical up entrance. That features heated, cooled and massaging seats and an simply seen HUD (European fashions will seemingly additionally get a driver show). Extremely trims embody XPENG’s glorious NGP clever driving system with VLA 2.0.
Checklist costs for the L05 vary from 144,800 RMB ($21,722 USD at present trade charges) for the bottom 560 Plus as much as 176,800 RMB ($26,522 USD) for the highest 635 Extremely SE trim. An EREV model with 1310 km of mixed vary is available in at 154,800 RMB ($23,222) as much as 166,800 RMB ($25,022 USD). Nonetheless, XPENG is providing a launch low cost of 5000 RMB ($750). For comparability, the L03 EV at the moment ranges from 123,800 RMB ($18,586 USD) to 156,800 RMB ($23,540 USD) in China.
Nonetheless, a G6 is available in on the similar 176,800 RMB checklist worth because the L05 635 Extremely SE. That premium car has extra energy and quicker charging on an 800V platform with near the identical vary. And it isn’t missing in expertise. At 4758 mm lengthy, it solely offers up a small quantity of area in comparison with the L05.
After all, these are Chinese language costs. XPENG has lately been rolling its newest fashions with the most recent expertise out globally. When including ~20% VAT, 20.7% EV countervailing responsibility, 10% base tariff, delivery, misc. charges… EU costs could be larger. If the L03 begins at €35,600 in Germany, the L05 may begin round €38,000. For comparability, the Mannequin Y begins at €39,900 in Germany (clever driving is a €99/month subscription). A G6 begins at €43,600 in Germany.
Personally, I’d keep on with the marginally smaller and sportier L03 if given the choice. For me, the area is adequate. In some methods, the L03 is a greater Mannequin Y competitor as a result of it isn’t making an attempt to be greater than a Mannequin Y. I may additionally see potential updates coming quickly to the G6 to place it as extra premium and supply added differentiation. Nonetheless, In the event you just like the L03 however need a bit extra room, the L05 may very well be a very good possibility.
