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Chinese EV maker has officially launched in China its new flagship SUV  with retail price range between 279,800 yuan ($41,120) and 359,800 yuan ($52,900). This pricing is highly aggressive and significantly lower than the pre-sales price (399,800 yuan - $58,790) announced a month ago. It is available with BEV and EREV powertrain options   Xpeng has officially launched its new flagship model, the GX, a new vehicle aimed at gaining an edge in China's increasingly competitive large SUV market. The Xpeng GX is the brand’s first three-row SUV. In terms of body dimensions, the new flagship model Xpeng GX demonstrates the massive size of a full-size SUV, measuring 5,265 mm in length , 1,999 mm in width, and 1,800 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,115 mm.  Despite a high bonnet line, this large family driver boasts a drag coefficient of 0.255 Cd. Despite the upcoming domestic regulations, the GX adopts retractable door handles that align with the overall minimalistic stylin...

The first jointly developed vehicle between the German auto giant and its local partner Xpeng opened for pre-orders on Thursday, with a pre-sales price range of 239,900 yuan ($34,760) to 299,900 yuan ($43,450) and an official launch expected in the first half of the year. This model is positioned as a “developed in China for China” product The ID.UNYX 08 is the first technological collaboration result between Volkswagen and its local partner Xpeng. The project took just 24 months from the signing of the joint development agreement to mass production. The model rolled off the assembly line at the Volkswagen Anhui plant on March 13. Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture established in 2017 between Volkswagen and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), is Volkswagen's first joint venture in China focused on new energy vehicles (NEVs).  Volkswagen's local R&D team in China completed the highly complex development work in just 24 months, and the new vehicle integrates German tec...

The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker has commenced pre-sales in China for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant of the X9, following the rollout of an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version for the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) two months ago. The 2026 X9 BEV is the world's longest-range pure-electric seven-seater , with a maximum CLTC range of 750 km , the company said  Xpeng has commenced pre-sales in China for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant of the X9, following the rollout of an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version for the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) two months ago. The company began accepting consumer reservations for the 2026 seven-seat X9 BEV on Thursday, offering five variants in both FWD and AWD : 665 Max, 650 Ultra SE, 650 Ultra, 750 Ultra, and 710 AWD Ultra.  The company has not disclosed pre-sales pricing. Consumers can place an order for the X9 BEV with a 2,000 yuan ($288) deposit , which will be applied as a 7,000 yuan ($1,007) ...

The Chinese automaker has completed trial production of the updated P7+ at its Graz, Austria factory, as the sedan prepares for its European launch, the company announced on January 5. The 2026 P7+ is scheduled to launch in China on January 8 and will officially enter the European market on January 9   The 2026 Xpeng P7+ has completed trial production at the Graz plant in Austria, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced on January 5. Xpeng stated that joint Chinese-Austrian teams are advancing the remaining development and production processes to ensure quality delivery , adding that it anticipates this AI-powered vehicle will deliver intelligent and comfortable mobility experiences to global users.  The Xpeng plant utilizes the production line of Magna Steyr , an Austrian-based contract manufacturer and subsidiary of Magna International, and began manufacturing the G6 and G9 SUVs i n September 2025 .  Xpeng announced that the updated P7+ and the extended-rang...

The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker has previewed the extended-range version of its G7 Suv. The G7 EREV will offer a combined range of up to 1,704 kilometers , making it the world's longest-range Suv and enabling stress-free long-distance driving, Xpeng said. The new model is scheduled to enter the market in the first quarter of 2026 On December 30, Xpeng officially announced the G7 Super Range-Extended version, marking its third EREV following the X9 and P7+. The Xpeng G7 EREV variant will boast a CLTC pure electric range of 430 km , leading its segment, according to the company and a combined range of 1,704 km, making it the world’s longest range Suv and enabling stress-free long-distance driving, according to the automaker. This range is enabled by a 60-liter fuel tank paired with a 55.8-kWh high-capacity battery pack.  Xpeng described this combination as giving the G7 its own built-in supercharger, eliminating range anxiety. Equipped with an 800V platform and 5C fast-char...

On December 29, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced its 2026 Xpeng P7+ will be offered in both BEV and EREV variants , featuring 104 upgrades and a complete redesign. The EREV will boast a 430 km electric range, making it the “world’s longest pure electric range range-extender sedan.”   Xpeng is set to launch the refreshed P7+ soon , aiming to boost sales of its mid-to-large sedan by adding extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants . On December 29, Xpeng announced its 2026 Xpeng P7+ will be offered in both BEV and EREV variants, featuring 104 upgrades, a complete redesign, as well as 725 km pure electric range and 1,550 km comprehensive range (CLTC), respectively.  Positioned as a global model, the 2026 Xpeng P7+ will also be launched in 36 countries . Furthermore, the BEV will come with an 800V platform and 5C fast charging. The EREV will boast a 430 km pure electric range, making it the “world’s longest pure electric range range-extender sedan.” ...

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...

Xpeng today officially launched its extended-range X9 MPV, aiming to   capture market share   in the   hybrid MPV segment.   The model comes in  two variants   - the   1602 Max   and   1602 Ultra   - with starting prices of yuan 309,800 ($43,350) and 329,800 yuan ($46,200) respectively  The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker today officially launched its extended-range  seven-seater  X9 MPV, aiming to capture market share in the hybrid MPV segment with competitive pricing.  The  final starting price  for the X9 extended-range electric vehicle is  309,800 yuan ($43,550),  representing a reduction of 40,200 yuan, or 11.49 percent, from the 350,000 yuan ($49,300) starting price announced during its pre-sales earlier this month. This is also  significantly lower than the 359,800 yuan ($50,620) starting price for the MPV's battery electric vehicle (BEV)  counterpart, signaling the company's a...

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 Chinese electric vehicle maker will debuts its first model equipped with the Kunpeng Super Electric System , on November 6: the launch event will begin at 7:00 pm Beijing time  Xpeng will debut its extended-range X9 MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) on November 6, and a technology launch event will commence at 7:00 pm Beijing time that evening, the company announced today. The X9 EREV marks Xpeng's first extended-range model and will be the first of Xpeng's slew of hybrid models to launch, as the EV maker has filed EREV variants for four existing models to date.  The X9 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) marks Xpeng's first model equipped with the Kunpeng Super Electric System, featuring a 1.5T engine as the range extender with a maximum power of 110 kW (148 hp), a rear electric motor that generates 210 kW (282 hp), a 63.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack from CALB-Tech and a 60-liter fuel tank.  The model achieves a CLTC combined range of 1,602 kilometers , mak...

The Chinese electric vehicle maker announced today that its first extended range model, a 7-seater large-sized MPV, combines a 63.3-kWh battery pack with a 60-liter fuel tank to deliver a 1,602-kilometer range   Xpeng has revealed more details about its extended-range X9 MPV as its debut approaches. The seven-seat MPV serves as Xpeng's global flagship model and its first super extended-range product, the company said. The new X9 EREV is powered by a 1.5T range extender with a maximum output of 110 kW and combines a 63.3-kWh battery pack with a 60-liter fuel tank. Utilising an 800V high-voltage platform and equipped with 5C super-fast charging capabilities, the vehicle offers a pure electric range of 452 km under CLTC conditions , a combined range of 1,602 km and a fuel consumption of 6.4 L/100km.  Xpeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng shared today that the X9 i s the only seven-seater vehicle in the industry equipped with a 63.3 kWh battery and a 60L fuel tank combination,...