The Xpeng Mona L03 fastback crossover. Credit: Xpeng Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Xpeng Group’s Legal Department issued a statement, sharing that it had won two defamation cases in China. The company aims to protect its reputation as some media outlets reportedly publish false statements, insults, and defamation regarding the company’s operations. On June 30, Xpeng Group’s Legal Department shared that the Guangzhou Internet Court issued first-instance judgments in the defamation cases involving Liu Hongbin and Zhang Liang in March 2026. The court ordered Liu Hongbin to issue a public apology through his Toutiao, Sohu, and NetEase accounts “Wo Shi Benbo Erba” (“我是奔波儿灞”). Zhang Lianf was ordered to issue a public apology through her Baijiahao account “Longche Auto” (“龙车Auto”) and to compensate our company for losses. At press time, the amount of compensation wasn’t specified. The brand’s legal department underlined that the internet is not a lawless zone, and it will continue to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests through legal means. At the same time, Xpeng thanked consumers and media friends for their long-term support. It seems that the brand issued a statement on purpose to prevent the spreading of disinformation and false claims as the premiere of the Mona L03 fastback SUV is scheduled for July 2 in China. The Xpeng Mona L03 fastback crossover The Xpeng Mona L03 is a compact SUV with dimensions of 4650/1920/1600 mm. The BEV variant of the car adopts a single electric motor for 183 kW (245 hp). It is paired with two LFP battery options for 56 and 69 kWh. The M03’s range lies between 505 and 650 km under CLTC conditions. The EREV version offers the same e-motor, adding a 1.5-liter engine for 70 kW (94 hp). This variant can run up to 257 km in electric mode. This car recently revealed interior in China. Previously, CarNewsChina reported that courts ordered individuals to delete defamatory content, issue public apologies, and pay compensation of up to 2 million yuan (~280K USD) in cases involving BYD, Great Wall Motor, and Xpeng. In January 2026, a court ruled that a blogger who published misleading claims about the Denza B5 SUV’s fuel consumption must pay BYD 2 million yuan in compensation. In February 2026, Huawei’s Maextro won a defamation lawsuit against a Chinese car influencer, ordering compensation of 300,000 yuan (44,160 USD). Finally, Xiaomi Auto won a record-breaking defamation lawsuit in February 2026, ordering a compensation of 5 million yuan (~740K USD).
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