According to the manufacturer, the record low coefficient of aerodynamic drag is facilitated by an active air intake at the bottom of the front bumper, special aerodynamic plates at the rear and a special wheel design. The overall streamlined design reportedly improves efficiency by 15 per cent and contributes to a 60km range.
Xpeng announced these impressive results of the Mona M03 ahead of the new electric car's expected market launch in China in the third quarter of 2024.
Xpeng Mona M03
The Mona M03's impressive aerodynamics score surpasses the claimed record of BYD's YangWang U6 sedan (Cd 0.195). The Xpeng also outperforms other electric sedans known for their calibrated aerodynamics. These include the Lucid Air (Cd 0.197), Mercedes-Benz EQS (Cd 0.20), Nio ET7 (Cd 0.208) and Tesla Model S Plaid (Cd 0.208).
The Mona M03 is more compact than other Xpeng sedans. In terms of size, this electric car is comparable to the Tesla Model 3. Specifically, the sedan has a length of 4,780 mm and a wheelbase of 2,815 mm.
Also interestingly, the Mona M03 should be significantly more affordable than the aforementioned models from rival manufacturers and Xpeng itself. According to Chinese media reports, its price will be around 150,000 yuan ($20,700).
According to Carnewschina, the Mona M03 will be available with a single electric motor rated at 190 hp (140 kW) or 218 hp (160 kW). It is also known that the sedan will be equipped with a BYD Blade lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack.
Source: Carnewschina
