Xpeng is pushing aggressively into worldwide markets. The Chinese language electrical automobile start-up launched its P7 sedan and G9 SUV in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden.
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Xpeng, a Chinese language electrical automobile startup, on Friday launched two of its flagship automobiles throughout a lot of European international locations, because it continues its aggressive worldwide push.
The Guangzhou, south China-headquartered firm mentioned a revamped model of its P7 sedan and its G9 sports utility vehicle (SUV) can be found to order in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden.
Brian Gu, president of Xpeng, mentioned in a press launch that the launch “represents a major milestone” as the corporate builds up its European presence.
Xpeng has sought to problem Tesla in China although nonetheless stays considerably behind Elon Musk’s carmaker relating to deliveries. It’s now seeking to broaden into worldwide markets after a troublesome yr in China which was hit by a demand slump.
That might put Xpeng on a collision course with Tesla in these new markets.
On the entire, Xpeng has priced its P7 sedan beneath Tesla’s in Demark, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden, even at a time when the U.S. EV maker has been cutting prices globally to stoke sales.
Xpeng claims its P7 sedan can journey 576 kilometers on a single cost with a beginning value within the Netherlands of 49,990 euros ($54,917). Tesla’s Mannequin 3 Lengthy Vary, which claims 602 kilometers on a single cost, prices 52,990 within the Netherlands.
Nonetheless, Xpeng’s G9 SUV is priced increased than Tesla’s Mannequin Y, its closest competitor. Xpeng claims its G9 can journey as much as 570 kilometers on a single cost. Tesla’s Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary can journey as much as 533 kilometers on a single cost. Xpeng has priced its G9 at 57,990 euros within the Netherlands versus 53,990 euros for Tesla’s Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary, for example of a value comparability.
Xpeng will face intense competitors in Europe, not solely from Tesla however different Chinese language carmakers and European auto giants like Volkswagen, which has staked its future on electric vehicles.
Nio, a Chinese language rival to Xpeng, began delivering some cars to Norway at the end of 2021.
Xpeng has accelerated its worldwide push up to now yr after opening physical stores in Europe final yr and launching its mass-market P5 sedan.
