Welcome to Europe, XPeng! After BYD, Nio or even Lynk&Co, a new Chinese manufacturer arrives on the Old Continent. But unlike these international competitors, XPeng, such as Seres or Aiways, is a more confidential manufacturer. Founded in 2014there was no mark available so far only in China, where four models are currently on sale. Two sedans, a crossover and an SUV.

Like most of his compatriots, XPeng sees Europe as a key market in this development strategy, and begins its big offensive today! Norway has already been a client of the brand since April 2022, which tested the market there with its P5 small sedan. from now on two models will be added to the European rangewhich will be sold primarily in the Scandinavian countries, as well as in the Netherlands. Large sedan P7 and family SUV G9!

P7: Fastback sedan

Both share simple lines and clean design. The P7 is equivalent in size and location Tesla Model S. This is a four-door sedan with a profile Fastback slender and athletic. It has long LED strips on the front and back, as well as door handles. On board, the instruments and the infotainment system are grouped together large general digital panelwhich fits the zen and smooth atmosphere, it’s very successful!

Compared to the Chinese P7, this version for Europe revises the technical aspect. Engine offer starts in engine, for 267 horsepower and 576 kilometers autonomy. This culminates in 4X4 at 430 horsepower and 505 kilometers autonomy. Cooldown fired 29 minutes to 80%, thanks to the charging power of 175 kW. With these benefits, this P7 has the key to compete with premium electrics on the market!

G9: family SUV

Its second model, which will be released in parallel G9. It a large family SUVopponent this time Tesla Model X. Its length is 4.90 meters outstanding figure, this is an impressive SUV! her sleek and slim design makes it close to the philosophy of the Range Rover, which it also wants to attack. Although there is no 100% electric “Range” at the moment… Neither is the atmosphere refined and cozy on boardand as technologically advanced as the P7 sedan.

He offers two drive options (which, above all, change the autonomy more than the power), and the option with All-wheel drive for 551 horsepower. Thanks to its 800V architecture, it supports fast charging up to 300kW! This is 30 kW more than a Porsche Taycan or Audi e-tron GT! Specifics that allow it to overcome 80% of the 570 kilometers of autonomy in just 20 minutes.

These first two XPeng models in Europe (excluding the Norwegian P5) will exchange for respectively €49,990 and €57,990 (Dutch tariffs). Cheaper than Tesla with the Model S and X.