It isn’t half comfortable, though. Whereas the Enyaq vRS and Kia EV6 GT have sporty seats and Alcantara trim, even the hottest L03 Performance Ultra is clearly more focused on comfort inside. It uses soft-touch synthetic leathers backed by cushioning, meaning everything - from the heated, vented and massaging seats to the armrests and dash top - feels plush.
The oval-shaped steering wheel looks odd but it feels good in your palms, so long as you don’t mind being forced to drive with your hands at ten-to-two.
Somewhat ironically, given the L03's tech credentials, the biggest frustration comes with the Xpeng’s infotainment system. It reacts rapidly to your fingers like the best smartphones, understands conversational commands, thanks to its advanced AI, and even allows you to turn off ADAS with only two taps; but it features small shortcut widgets that are tricky to press on the move.
Thankfully, those who use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will see that the 15.6in touchscreen is large enough to ensure Apple's and Google’s widgets are much bigger.
But with the climate control menu being fully digital too, those who prefer a more analogue interaction for key interior functions may struggle with the L03.
Rear seat space, however, is fantastic, with plenty of leg, head and even foot room for a 6ft frame to sit comfortably. Extending the vertical space are proper footwells and a full-length panoramic sunroof.
There’s a hidden storage drawer under one of the seats and the middle seat is usefully wide, plus it can fold down to reveal a ski hatch.
The rear bench’s 40/20/40 split may be needed for more than just skis though, because the L03’s swooping roofline has clearly hampered space versus rivals, the boot measuring 367 litres.
At least there’s a frunk (44 litres in a 4WD car or 89 litres in a RWD car) in which to hide away your charging cables.
