- Xpeng plans to introduce 5 new right-hand-drive models in the UK over the next 12 months and bring its VLA 2.0-powered NGP system to the market in 2027.
- UK deliveries of the Mona L03 will begin in January 2027, followed by the G9L in February.
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) has launched the Mona L03 and G9L SUVs in the UK and plans to establish about 100 retail and service locations in 2027, accelerating its expansion in the market.
The Chinese electric vehicle maker held its first UK Brand Day in London on Thursday, announcing pricing, delivery schedules and plans to expand its retail and service network.
The Mona L03 starts at £32,990 ($43,660) on the road in the UK, while the flagship G9L SUV starts at £64,990. Both models are now available to order.
The company expects UK customer deliveries of the L03 to begin in January 2027, followed by the G9L in February. Both models offer battery-electric and extended-range powertrain options.
The product expansion builds on Xpeng's establishment of direct operations in the UK, as the company seeks a lasting presence through a broader vehicle lineup and stronger local service network.
Xpeng officially entered the UK in February 2025, launching the right-hand-drive G6 in partnership with International Motors Ltd (IML) to begin its expansion in this key right-hand-drive market.
Under its latest plan, Xpeng will introduce 5 new right-hand-drive models in the UK over the next 12 months, beginning with the L03 and G9L, to reach more private and business customers.
Its retail and service network will expand alongside the lineup. The company plans to establish about 100 UK retail and service locations in 2027 and form partnerships with 20 leading dealer groups and leasing companies.
Over the next 6 months, Xpeng plans to open a total of 3 flagship stores in London and Manchester, with the broader network expansion aimed at putting a location within about 30 minutes of customers.
The company will also provide factory-certified service specialists and dedicated vehicle handovers, with a national parts distribution hub capable of supplying stores in as little as 24 hours.
Xpeng vice chairman and president Brian Gu said the UK is a strategically important market for the company, which aims to become the country's No. 1 premium EV brand by 2028.
The Mona L03 is positioned as an SUV coupe. Its initial UK lineup comprises Standard Range, Long Range, Long Range Ultra, AWD Performance and Power X Long Range extended-range variants.
According to the company, the battery-electric L03 offers up to about 520 kilometers (323 miles) of range, while the Power X extended-range version offers up to about 1,016 kilometers.
The G9L is a flagship SUV with 3 rows of seats. Its £64,990 starting price applies to the Long Range 7-seater, while the Power X extended-range version offers up to about 1,154 kilometers of range.
Rear-wheel steering and power-folding third-row seats are standard across the G9L lineup. An Ultra variant also features hardware to support next-generation driver assistance capabilities.
Xpeng plans to introduce its next-generation NGP (Next Generation Pilot) driver assistance system, powered by VLA 2.0, in the UK in 2027, subject to regulatory approval and market readiness.
The system will be delivered through future over-the-air (OTA) updates. The L03's Ultra version is equipped with 2 Xpeng-developed Turing chips to support these driver assistance functions.
Beyond its vehicle business, Xpeng also presented its Physical AI strategy in the UK, saying it is exploring opportunities for robotaxi services and its Iron humanoid robot in the market.
The UK expansion continues Xpeng's recent overseas model roll-out. The Mona L03 launched in Australia and New Zealand in October and began deliveries in France, while the G9L has also entered European markets and Hong Kong.
Overseas business is becoming an important driver of Xpeng's delivery growth. The company delivered a record 13,326 vehicles overseas in October, up 166% year-on-year and accounting for 26.53% of its total deliveries that month.
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