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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...

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...

The Chinese EV maker announced the official launch of the updated seven-seat X9 at an event in Hong Kong. Prices start at 359,800 yuan ($49,190), the same as its predecessor. Xpeng will launch the X9 MPV in Europe in the second half of this year, the company's chairman and Ceo He Xiaopeng said at launch  Xpeng officially launched its heavily revised 2025 X9 electric MPV. The Chinese EV maker announced the official launch of the seven-seat X9 at an event in Hong Kong , marking the first time it has held a product launch event outside of the Chinese mainland. The 2025 X9 features a lot of interior refinements . An additional 3.2 square meters of soft-touch materials have been added, bringing the total coverage to 26.6 square meters. Details like buttons and trim pieces now feature a more premium PVD vacuum coating finish.  A standout upgrade is integrating NASA-inspired technology into the Zero-Gravity seats , now standard for the first and second rows. Xpeng claims these...