Xpeng will unveil its first extended range model X9 MPV in October
The extended-range X9 will kick off Xpeng's EREV product cycle , followed by extended-range G7 and G6 SUVs, and extended-range P7+ sedan. He Xiaopeng, CEO of the Chinese EV maker , announced the plan today, saying the X9 EREV will be the world's longest-range new energy seven-seater Xpeng will unveil its extended-range X9 MPV in China in October , formally kicking off its strategy in the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) segment . He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, announced the plan today, saying the X9 EREV will be the world's longest-range new energy seven-seater. EREV stands for Extended Range Electric Vehicle . It is a type of plug-in hybrid powertrain, where the internal combustion engine (ICE) isn’t connected to the wheels . Instead, it serves as a power generator, sending power to a battery and electric motors. Range extenders vehicles became very popular in China as they are cheaper than their BEV counterparts. Mo...