MONA L03. Image Credit XPENG
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When looking at the new MONA L03, which recently went on presale, it struck me that this might be the closest competitor to the base RWD Model Y. The car better fits the more premium Tesla, despite being positioned a class below XPENG’s G6 in their lineup.
Over the years, there have been multiple headlines touting different models as the next “Model Y killer.” However, these vehicles tend to try to beat the Model Y by being more than the Model Y. More size and more power. More range. More advanced active suspensions and 4-wheel steering. Far more luxury amenities, screens and physical controls. More dampening to reduce NVH. More sculpted surfaces. More premium materials… just overall more. But the best competition may not come from just trying to offer more.
MONA L03. Image Credit XPENG
