XPENG has launched the MONA M03 Max, a new electric hatchback priced at $20,000 (RMB 150,000) in China. It’s the only EV in this price range that offers city-level AI smart driving without any added subscriptions.

The M03 Max is powered by XPENG’s in-house AI Turing Smart Driving System. It uses two NVIDIA Orin-X chips with 508 TOPS of computing power, four times higher than other cars in its class. The system combines perception, decision-making, and control in one platform. It relies on 27 sensors and a Surround Reality Display to detect over 50 road elements like signs and obstacles. The car supports shared control between the driver and the system, with no interruptions during manual steering. It also includes advanced parking features and point-to-point assisted driving.

The smart cockpit runs on the new AI Tianji System 5.7.0. It adds over 300 new features and uses XPENG’s XGPT language model. Voice control now covers more than 90% of the car’s functions, with most commands completing in under one second. The voice assistant also supports free-flow conversations and a deep thinking mode for context-aware responses.

Inside, the M03 Max has a 15.6-inch center display and an 18-speaker 7.1.4 surround sound setup. The driver’s seat includes tri-zone lumbar support with a massage function. Side mirrors are frameless and include heating, auto-folding, memory, and reverse tilt. A blue light indicator signals when assisted driving is active.

The M03 Max comes in two range options: 600 km and 502 km. The Plus version offers 620 km and 515 km options. These versions aim to meet a range of user needs. Since the MONA M03 Pro launched in August 2024, XPENG has delivered 120,000 units, setting a delivery record among Chinese EV startups. The M03 Max currently has no global release plans, but XPENG confirms that future MONA models will target international markets.

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