- XPeng has taken direct control of UK commercialization by launching right‑hand‑drive MONA L03 and G9L models while shifting from partner-led imports to a national sales company and expanded retail plans.
- The MONA L03 starts at £32,990 (about $43,650) and the G9L is priced £64,990–£78,990 (about $86,000–$104,527); both offer battery‑electric and range‑extended variants.
- Targets premium EV buyers versus legacy European marques and Tesla, but execution risks include rapid retail rollout, RHD model ramping, regulatory fitment, and scaling margins amid early UK registrations (1,765 YTD, 330 in Oct).
XPeng held a brand day event in the UK on November 12, where it launched two right-hand-drive models, the MONA L03 and G9L, in the market.
The XPeng MONA L03 starts at £32,990 ($43,650) in the UK, while the G9L is priced between £64,990 and £78,990 ($86,000–$104,527).
Both models are available in battery electric and range-extended versions, bringing XPeng’s UK lineup to four models.
XPeng officially entered the UK market in 2025, with the G6 becoming its first right-hand-drive model in the country. The X9 followed in the third quarter of this year.
Under the original arrangement, International Motors (IM) was responsible for vehicle imports, logistics and retail operations, while XPeng relied primarily on local partners to establish its market presence.
In September this year, the two sides revised their cooperation model and established a national sales company in the UK.
IM will continue to provide operational support, but XPeng has begun taking full control of local market strategy and commercialization.
The company is also planning to expand its retail network. It intends to work with 20 retail and leasing partners in the UK and open three flagship stores in London and Manchester over the next six months.
By 2027, XPeng plans to establish 100 retail and service outlets across the country.
On the product front, XPeng plans to introduce five new right-hand-drive models to the UK in 2027, along with its next-generation Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP) driver-assistance system powered by VLA 2.0.
XPeng has set a target of becoming the UK’s leading premium electric vehicle brand by 2028.
Current market figures indicate that the company is still in the early stages of scaling up its UK business.
According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), XPeng registered 330 vehicles in the UK in October 2026, up 120% year on year.
Registrations for the first 10 months reached 1,765 units, a 167.8% increase from the same period last year.
The UK is just one part of XPeng’s recent overseas expansion. On November 9, the company’s GX and G9L models went on sale simultaneously in 11 countries across the Middle East and Africa.
Meanwhile, XPeng is preparing to enter the South Korean market.
The company previously appointed Lee Man-sik, former head of commercial operations at Volvo Cars Korea, as general manager of its South Korean subsidiary.
Overseas business is becoming an increasingly important contributor to XPeng’s overall deliveries.
In October 2026, the company delivered 50,237 vehicles worldwide, surpassing 50,000 units for the first time in a single month and setting a new monthly record.
Overseas deliveries reached 13,326 units, up 166% year on year and also a monthly record. They accounted for approximately 26.5% of XPeng’s total deliveries.
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