Movie Night for the Whole Pack — Powered by The XPENG L03
It starts with the neon. The big screens glowing over a field of cars, the FM dial finding the right frequency, the smell of popcorn drifting between the rows. Australian drive-ins were once everywhere — Victoria alone had sixty of them — and the few that remain are cherished. The drive-in in Melbourne's north keeps three screens and space for 900 cars. Another, on the Mornington Peninsula, has been showing films on the same site since 1961 and has never once closed its gates.
The drive-in never really went away. It just waited for the right car.
The XPENG L03 is built for the part of the night the photos never catch: the hour of settling in, the movie playing through the car's own radio, the dog asleep in the back. A movie night for the whole pack — powered by the L03.
The best seat in the house
The drive-in's best seat was always the back seat — the one you can stretch out in. The L03's rear seats fold in a 40/20/40 split and lie flat, turning the cabin into a proper lounge for two hours of cinema. The boot swallows the blankets, the pillows and the snacks without a debate — 539 litres by the water displacement method, with a storage compartment under the floor for the things you do not want rolling around.
Privacy glass on the rear windows and rear windscreen keeps the cabin feeling like your own room, while the panoramic glass roof opens up the night sky above the screen. Set the 256-colour ambient lighting low, settle into the rear centre armrest with its cup holders, and the drive-in becomes a private cinema with a very big screen.
Power for the whole night
A drive-in night runs on small appliances: the popcorn machine, the phones, the blanket that needs a charge. The L03's V2L capability delivers European-standard 230V 50Hz power from the car, so the popcorn stays hot and the phones stay full while the movie plays. There is also a 12V socket in the boot for the bits and pieces, USB-C and USB-A ports for every device in the car, and a 50W wireless charger up front for the phones you keep reaching for.
When winter nights roll in, the heat pump and the rear air vents keep the back row warm, and the front seats heat and ventilate as the season demands. Nobody watches a movie shivering — and with the L03, nobody has to.
The fourth member of the pack
For many Australian families, the dog is not coming along — the dog is the family. That is why drive-ins suit them so well: one Melbourne drive-in welcomes dogs, while another asks that they stay in the car once the film starts — which is exactly where they want to be.
Pet Mode keeps the cabin at a comfortable temperature while you are all inside, so the dog settles in for the movie like everyone else. No pacing, no panting, no checking the windows. Just a very content fourth member of the pack, watching the screen with the rest of you.
And when the credits roll, the L03's 520 km WLTP range (Long Range, 18-inch wheels) means the drive home — and tomorrow's school run — is a non-issue. The night out costs little more than the ticket.
The drive-in is one of Australia's oldest motoring traditions. The L03 is how a family keeps it — together, comfortable, and powered for the whole night.
See what the L03 brings to your next movie night.
Disclaimer
Unless otherwise stated, all data displayed on this page are sourced from XPENG laboratory testing and are provided for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on the specific vehicle configuration, vehicle condition, and other factors. Actual results may vary under real-world conditions.
Drive-in references: the drive-in in Melbourne's north operates three screens with space for roughly 900 cars and permits dogs; another on the Mornington Peninsula has screened on its site since 1961. Drive-in policies (opening hours, dog rules, admission) vary and should be checked with each venue before visiting. Venue details are based on publicly available information at the time of writing.
Folding seats: The L03's rear seats fold in a 40/20/40 split and can lie flat. Seats should only be reclined or folded when the vehicle is safely parked; all occupants must remain properly seated and belted while the vehicle is in motion.
Boot space: 539 litres by the water displacement method (494-litre main area plus under-trunk storage). Actual usable space varies with seating position, cargo and accessories.
V2L: The L03's vehicle-to-load function supplies European-standard 230V 50Hz power. Available power and suitable appliances should be checked against the vehicle's specifications and the appliance's requirements.
Pet Mode: Available as standard across L03 variants; it maintains a comfortable cabin temperature while occupants (including pets) are inside. Never leave a pet unattended in any vehicle in extreme conditions.
Range: 520 km WLTP (Long Range variant, 18-inch wheels). Real-world range varies with driving style, load, climate and road conditions.
Lifestyle scenarios: Descriptions of drive-in routines, family habits and pet behaviour are illustrative. Australian-market availability, standard fitment and final specifications are subject to confirmation by XPENG at local launch.
