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Xpeng‘s founder and Ceo He Xiaopeng has revealed that the company is considering launching its hybrid models in Europe. The X9 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) is Xpeng’s first EREV model and was launched late last week in its domestic market, with a starting price of 309,800 yuan ($43,580). For comparison, the fully electric version, which was upgraded earlier this year, is priced from 359,800 yuan ($50,620).  The Ceo had stated at the latest earnings call that EREVs will be “crucial for accelerating the shift from ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles to NEV (New Energy Vehicles),” which include both hybrid and fully electric models. He further noted that the company has seen interest jump, especially in the north and inland China, attracting clients who hesitated on adopting battery electric vehicles (BEV).  He Xiaopeng said that the brand’s new hybrid model could fit into its European lineup as an alternative for buyers who are not ready to go full-electric...

The Chinese EV maker introduced today the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) version of its seven-seat MPV at a technology launch event in Guangzhou commencing pre-sales with a starting price of 350,000 yuan ($49,150). Official market launch is scheduled for later this month Xpeng introduced the seven-seat X9 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) at a technology launch event in Guangzhou，its headquarters city. The X9 EREV marks Xpeng's first model equipped with the Kunpeng Super Electric System .  After years of focusing on BEVs, the company is launching its EREV super product cycle to target higher sales volumes. Built on an 800-volt high-voltage architecture , the vehicle supports 5C charging rates, enabling 313 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes.  The model combines a 1.5T range extender with a maximum power output of 110 kW and an electric motor delivering 210 kW (282 hp). It is equipped with a 63.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate 5C battery pack and a 60-litre fue...