Xpeng has so far introduced only electric vehicles (EVs) to the Australian market, but it's now entering the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) space with the L03 mid-size SUV.

Australia is among the first right-hand drive export markets to receive the new L03, introducing the Chinese automaker's Kunpeng EREV technology alongside its latest intelligent cockpit and advanced driver-assistance systems.

The EREV will be available in a sole 'Power-X' variant alongside three pure-EV versions. Interestingly, pricing for the EREV and the entry-level 'Standard Range' EV is identical at $41,900 before on-road costs.

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The Long Range EV brings a larger battery with a higher asking price of $46,900 before on-roads, while the flagship Performance Ultra costs $53,900 plus ORCs. The Performance Ultra is the only all-wheel drive L03 grade available locally, featuring a dual-motor setup with increased power, along with some more advanced tech.

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The EREV utilises a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine to charge a 37kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery; it can't drive the wheels directly. Xpeng claims it has more than 200km of WLTP electric range and a combined range of more than 1000km.

Inside, the L03 features a 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen, 256-colour ambient lighting, intelligent climate control, and lounge-style front seats with heating, ventilation, four-way power lumbar adjustment, and 14-point massage function. As ever, technology is a major focus.

Most fascinatingly, Xpeng says its advanced 'Navigation Guided Pilot' (NGP) and Vision-Language-Action (VLA 2.0) tech – enabling semi-autonomous driving capabilities similar to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) – will be introduced locally via an over-the-air software update in 2027.

This will likely launch with the Performance Ultra first, given it's the only variant fitted with three advanced Turing AI chips.

Pricing

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Drivetrains and Efficiency

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Things get slightly more complicated with the L03 EREV, which is detailed below.

Dimensions

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Servicing and Warranty

Xpeng ANZ backs its range with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing for the L03 is required every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first.

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Xpeng's warranty coverage drops to 160,000km if the vehicle is used for commercial purposes, such as ride-sharing.

The brand has yet to confirm service pricing for the L03.

Safety

The Xpeng L03 has yet to be independently crash-tested and is therefore unrated by ANCAP.

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Standard safety equipment highlights:

• 7 airbags, incl:
• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Auto park assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver attention monitoring
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Front cross-traffic alert
• Lane-keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Remote parking assist
• Remote summon
• Surround-view monitor with transparent chassis
• Traffic sign recognition
• Tyre pressure monitoring

The Performance Ultra adds auto lane change.

Standard Equipment

Most L03 variants share the same standard equipment, though some features are reserved for the Performance Ultra.

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2027 Xpeng L03 Standard Range, Long Range, and Power-X equipment highlights:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Tyre repair kit
• Heat pump
• Auto LED headlights
• Full-width LED rear light bar
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Power-folding heated side mirrors
• Microfibre steering wheel trim
• Heated steering wheel
• PVC seat upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats with position memory and lumbar
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• 26.8-inch head-up display
• 8.88-inch digital instrument display
• 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• DAB+ digital radio
• Satellite navigation
• Google Play
• Over-the-air (OTA) software updates
• Voice control
• 9-speaker Xopera sound system
• Wireless phone charger
• Dual-zone climate control
• Interior ambient lighting
• Rear privacy glass
• Panoramic glass roof
• Power tailgate
• Keyless entry
• Pet mode
• 5 drive modes:
• 6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capacity

L03 Performance Ultra adds:

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Yellow brake calipers
• Front-seat massage function
• 3 Turing AI chips
• 18-speaker Xopera sound system
• Road noise cancellation
• Escape drive mode

Options

Just a couple of options are available for the L03.

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There's a 'Black Edition' pack available for the Performance Ultra, bringing a black interior and various other blacked-out elements, including black brake calipers. It's only available in Midnight Black and costs an additional $1200.

A tow bar is available for all variants for $1200.

Colours

Five colours are available across the L03 range, but the base Standard Range only gets three of them. All bar Arctic White cost an additional $800.

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2027 Xpeng L03 exterior colours:

• Arctic White
• Midnight Black: $800
• Rock Gray: $800
• Silver Frost (excl. Standard Range): $800
• Phantom Purple (excl. Standard Range): $800

Two interior colours are also available for all variants except the Standard Range, which can only be had in Dark Gray. Both options are free of charge.

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2027 Xpeng L03 interior colours:

• Dark Gray
• Light Gray (excl. Standard Range)

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