XPeng News

Xpeng considers manufacturing EVs in Europe

Xpeng, a Chinese electric vehicle startup, is looking for a place to make cars in Europe. The company wants to set up shop there because the European Union plans to charge more for Chinese EVs coming into the continent.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 27, 2024, 9:12 p.m.
VW and Xpeng introduce joint architecture for more electric models in China

VW and Xpeng extend their technical cooperation agreement for an E/E architecture. From 2026, this will not only be integrated into VW's China-specific CMP electric car platform, but also into all VW brand models based on the global MEB platform for the Chinese market.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 1:24 p.m.
Xpeng Mona M03 claims to be the world's most aerodynamic electric sedan

Chinese company Xpeng claims that its new electric sedan Mona M03 is a champion in aerodynamics. Its aerodynamic drag coefficient Cd is only 0.194, which is lower than that of the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 21, 2024, 10:42 a.m.
VW partners with Xpeng to build low-cost EV platform

Volkswagen AG has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng to develop a new, lower-cost EV platform by 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 18, 2024, 3:02 p.m.
XPeng adds G6 coupe SUV to its European range

XPeng, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, has announced the addition of the G6 coupe SUV to its European range. This new model, which marks the third in XPeng's lineup for the European market, is set to begin taking orders in May, with its arrival in showrooms expected later in the third quarter.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 5, 2024, 5:19 p.m.
Xpeng announces its official entry into the German market. UK, Italy and France to follow

Xpeng, a Chinese electric carmaker, has announced its expansion into the German market and plans to enter France, Italy, and the UK next.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 29, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
China's XPeng will launch a new brand of low-cost electric cars priced from $14,000

The first models of the as yet unnamed electric car brand will be unveiled in April.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 18, 2024, 10:50 a.m.
The Xpeng AeroHT 6x6 land-based aircraft carrier takes shape as a real vehicle

A camouflaged prototype of the strange vehicle was recently spotted in China near the Xpeng facility.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 4, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Volkswagen and Xpeng will launch two new electric cars with the German brand emblem

The German and Chinese carmakers have signed a "master agreement" to co-operate on platforms and software.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 29, 2024, 3:39 p.m.
Xpeng unveils van with built-in drone and sports car with quadcopter functionality

Xpeng has showcased a car that can fly and also a van that houses a drone, aimed at aiding search and rescue operations.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 26, 2023, 1:26 p.m.
Xpeng X9: A futuristic minivan with seven seats and up to 503 horsepower

Documents submitted by Xpeng to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have officially revealed the details of their new X9 minivan. With a silver finish, a sleek, extended windshield, and a distinctive beltline, the vehicle looks like a hybrid design of a Tesla Cybertruck and a Honda Odyssey.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 10:52 a.m.
Chinese 'Smart EV' firm Xpeng to enter Germany in 2024

After three years of operations in Europe, Xpeng is now preparing to enter one of the world's most competitive automotive markets.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 5, 2023, 1:04 p.m.
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng promises two new cars, one of which will compete with the Tesla Model Y

Xpeng plans to launch two new models in 2023, the so-called B-class car and the C-class car.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 25, 2022, 2:24 p.m.
Xpeng unveils 480kW electric vehicle charger that can add 200km in five minutes

The “ultra-fast” charger of the Chinese company Xpeng is almost twice as powerful as the Tesla Supercharger.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 19, 2022, 2:36 p.m.
Xpeng G9 electric crossover is a new $74,000 flagship

The Chinese company XPeng Motors has unveiled its most advanced and expensive model the size of the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 11, 2022, 1:25 p.m.