XPeng L03 REEV vs MG HS Super Hybrid: Which Offers More?

MG launched the new-generation HS Super Hybrid in Pakistan back in April 2026, while the XPeng L03 is a much more recent addition to the market.

These two SUVs use different electrified powertrains. The L03 is a REEV, where the electric motor drives the wheels, and the petrol engine acts as a range extender. The MG HS Super Hybrid is a PHEV, combining its petrol engine and electric motor in the propulsion system; they drive differently, but both use electric motors and a combustion engine.

Both are Chinese-origin SUVs in the same price bracket, so it makes sense to compare them. So, here’s how the XPeng L03 REEV stacks up against the MG HS Super Hybrid and what the newer SUV brings to the table.

The two SUVs sit in a similar price bracket, though a noticeable gap remains.

The XPeng costs Rs 1,301,000 more than the MG HS Super Hybrid.

That makes the L03 the more expensive option, so the question is what buyers get for the extra Rs 1.3 million.

The MG offers more combined power for less money, while the XPeng puts more emphasis on battery size, electric range and EV-style driving.

Despite their different designs, the two SUVs are fairly close in overall size.

The MG is only 20 mm longer, while the XPeng is 30 mm wider. The HS is 63 mm taller and also offers 11 mm more ground clearance.

The biggest difference is the wheelbase. The L03 has a 2,950 mm wheelbase, 185 mm or 18.5 cm longer than the MG. It also provides 91 litres more boot space on the supplied figures.

The MG has higher peak output, with 295 hp and 350 Nm combined, compared with the XPeng’s 245 hp and 280 Nm. This’s because MG has two propulsion methods, engine and motor, while the L03 uses only a motor.

MG’s official 0–100 km/h time is also slightly quicker at 6.49 seconds versus 6.8 seconds.

One noticeable difference is the drivetrain. The L03 is rear-wheel drive, while the HS is front-wheel drive. The L03’s can feel more balanced under acceleration and through corners due to rear-wheel drive, though road testing would be needed to confirm the actual handling difference.

The L03’s REEV layout is clearest in its battery size and electric-only range.

The XPeng carries a 12.5 kWh larger battery, which is a major difference between the two.

Its electric-range claim is also considerably higher, although the supplied figures use different test cycles. The L03 is rated at 276 km NEDC, while the MG is rated at 135 km NEDC.

The MG uses larger 19-inch wheels with a lower-profile tyre, while the XPeng uses 18-inch wheels with a taller sidewall. Which setup rides better will require road testing rather than relying on tyre size alone.

The two cars also take different approaches inside. The MG follows a more conventional dual-screen layout, while the XPeng places more emphasis on its large central display and head-up display.

The XPeng has the larger infotainment screen and adds a large W-HUD. The MG gives the driver a larger dedicated 12.3-inch instrument display.

The L03 places more emphasis on seat comfort, with heating, ventilation and massage functions. The MG counters with greater powered adjustment for both front seats and a hands-free tailgate.

There is little separating them on the headline safety figures. Both offer seven airbags and Level 2 ADAS, along with surround-view camera systems.

The answer largely depends on whether you prefer the L03’s EV-first REEV approach or the MG’s more conventional PHEV setup.

XPeng L03: Its much larger battery, longer claimed EV range and DC fast charging make it the stronger EV-focused package on paper.

MG HS: It quotes more combined power and torque and a slightly quicker 0–100 km/h time, although the output figures use different measurement bases.

XPeng L03: It offers a longer wheelbase and 91 litres more boot space, while both provide seven airbags and Level 2 ADAS.

MG HS: At Rs 1.301 million less, it offers seven airbags, Level 2 ADAS, strong combined output and a well-equipped cabin for less money.

The MG HS Super Hybrid costs Rs 1.301 million less and offers higher quoted combined power and torque, a slightly quicker 0–100 km/h time, more ground clearance and a longer vehicle-warranty kilometer limit.

The XPeng L03 REEV, however, puts much more emphasis on electric driving. Its 37.2 kWh battery is 12.5 kWh larger; it offers considerably more claimed electric range, supports 123 kW DC fast charging, and has a much longer wheelbase and larger boot. It also adds features such as a W-HUD, massage seats, and automated parking.

For buyers who simply want a well-equipped electrified SUV at a lower price, the MG is a very good option. But if you can spend the additional Rs 1.3 million and want a car that behaves more like an EV in daily use while keeping petrol backup for longer trips, the L03 is a viable option.

One area where XPeng cannot yet match MG is the dealer and after-sales network. XPeng is still a newly launched brand in Pakistan, while MG has been operating here since 2019 with a much wider dealership presence and an established after-sales network, which buyers should keep in mind.

Let us know what you think about both cars in the comments.