XPeng (NYSE: XPEV) has submitted a regulatory filing for the MONA L05, a mid-size SUV that appeared in China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalog on May 9, 2026. The application photos mark the first official look at the vehicle's design, confirming that the L05 shares the same family styling language as the compact MONA L03 that entered the MIIT catalog in April 2026.

The L05 measures 4,870 mm in length, 1,930 mm in width, and 1,636 mm in height, with a 2,940 mm wheelbase, placing it firmly in the mid-size SUV class. Those dimensions exceed the L03, which spans 4,650 mm in length on a 2,850 mm wheelbase. The exterior carries the fastback coupe roofline, split headlights, and semi-concealed door handles that define the MONA sub-brand's visual identity—design cues first seen on spy shots of the MONA SUV that surfaced in late 2025.

XPeng MONA L05 rear (XPeng)

Two powertrain configurations were submitted to MIIT. The BEV version is equipped with a single drive motor producing 183 kW peak output, paired with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries manufactured by CALB. The EREV variant pairs a 1.5-liter, 70 kW generator engine—sourced from Chongqing Xiaokang Power, a subsidiary of Seres—with batteries supplied by Eve Energy. The dual-powertrain approach gives the L05 broader market reach by addressing charging-infrastructure concerns that remain prevalent among mid-size SUV buyers across China.

The L05 filing came alongside two other models: the large SUV G9L and the EREV version of the L03. The L03 BEV had cleared MIIT review in April 2026 with a 183 kW motor supplied by Luxshare. Together, the three same-day submissions show that XPeng is accelerating its parallel BEV-and-EREV pipeline cadence across multiple vehicle size classes simultaneously.

XPeng MONA L05 catalog (XPeng)

The MONA sub-brand was established following XPeng's 2023 acquisition of Didi Global's smart EV development unit. Its debut model, the M03 sedan, starts at 119,800 CNY (c. $17,600) and delivered more than 175,000 units in 2025—roughly 41% of XPeng's total annual deliveries. The company is counting on the L03 and L05 to extend that commercial momentum into the SUV segment, where it currently has limited mass-market presence beyond the premium G6 and G9.

The EREV approach follows a template that has worked well for rivals. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) built its entire lineup around extended-range technology and has consistently ranked among China's top-selling electric brands as a result. By mirroring that strategy in the MONA lineup, XPeng is targeting first-time EV buyers and drivers in areas with lower charging coverage who value range flexibility alongside cost efficiency.

No launch date or pricing has been confirmed for the L05. Based on typical timelines between MIIT filing and commercial release in China, a market debut before the end of 2026 is plausible. When it arrives, the L05 will enter a competitive field that includes the BYD (HKG: 1211) Song Plus EV, the Aion Y Plus, and Geely's Galaxy E5.

With two MONA SUVs now in the regulatory pipeline across two powertrain types, the question is whether XPeng can replicate the M03's first-year success at a higher price point.

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