Who is Xpeng: a manufacturer of electric vehicles that Tesla is afraid

Xpeng He arrived in Spain In September 2024. With three of her flagship models SUV Coupé G6He SUV G9 And the sport of Berlin P7. Three Electric cars Who wants to get the Spanish market, after landing in Norway in 2021. His European expansion is at a good pace. And in China, this is already among the main manufacturers Electric carsThe field is not surprising that many have appealed Tesla’s rivalwhat can also be attributed to other Chinese manufacturers, such as Act or GeelyField

Founded in 2014 Xia Heng And I have TaoFormer leaders GAC GroupThis company is a manufacturer 100% electric vehicles From the very beginning with the support of large names, such as the founder UcwebFormer leader AlibabaHe is Xiaopeng and the current president XpengAnd the founder XiaomiLei Jun. He also received support from his own AlibabaIN Foxconn And Capital IDGThe field and although its current market value is very far from another Chinese giant from an electric car, such as Byd or Saic Motorcan already rub their shoulders with others large in the sector, such as Li AutoIN Geely or ChildField

How he advanced exclusively HypertualXpeng landed in Spain on September 24, 2024 with Three models of the electric car catalogField with distribution Salvador Caetano Autotoday has nine xpeng Concessionaries In Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Malaga, Palm -e -Mallorca, Santander, Majadahonda, Walladolida, Ovedo and Vichkay. And soon they hope to open branches in Valencia, Alikant, Zaragos and Sabella (Barcelona).

XPENG in the Chinese market complex

In China, Xpeng You had to fight excellent manufacturers Already resolved. And in the market on growth, but very competitive. In addition, the launch of his first model, the G3 SUV, coincided with a reduction in the Chinese government in subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles. Thus, it was a tecular billionaire, accompanied by losses of a large volume.

But this did not interfere with the Chinese company I fight about the package, to the electric carThe field is primarily in China. And, in 2020, in other markets, such as the United States, Hong Kong or Europe. And since 2024, also Singapore and Malaysia. In the future, Xpeng also wants to be present in Latin America and the Middle East.

Xpeng International income

After work for several years exclusively in China and based in Guangzhou, today Xpeng is quoted in Hong Kong and New YorkAnd him International expansion It is so serious that Tesla herself initiated a price war that made her cars 40% cheaper in China than in the United States. Xpeng’s answer was to add to Volkswagen In his list of investors, who put $ 700 million on the table and took 4.99% of the Xpeng shares. And with whom he works on two models of electric vehicles under the Volkswagen brand for the Chinese market. In addition, Xpeng introduced its electric model SUV G6 As an alternative to the Tesla Y.

On the official Xpeng page we find Six models of electric vehicles for sale. Firstly, Electric minivan X9announced at the end of October 2023. They follow SUV G9He SUV Coupé G6 And Sport Berlin P7These three models for sale in Spain. And then we have P5 compact sedan And G3IUpdate 2021 Your first electric modelHe G3It was launched on the market in 2019 and was represented at CES in Las -Vegas of that year.

Xpeng movements in Europe

On European land, xpeng He began his journey to NorwayThe field and then spread to Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands. In 2023, he sold about 2000 cars in these four countries. And the Xpeng G9 SUV was one of the 15 best electric ones. But not surprising Other manufacturers such as Byd They are already working on European territory. Without further, Byd is under construction of a car factory in Hungary. And, according to data since 2023, six out of ten brands of the best electric vehicles in Europe were Chinese. Own Byd surpassed Tesla at that time In sales.

So Xpeng wants Expand your presence European in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain and Ireland. And not only that. He is also looking for alliances with European manufacturers and suppliers for the production of his models directly in Europe. In parallel, he invests in research Autonomous driving In the European Union, which implies a problem if we take into account the legislation, strictly than in China and the United Stateswhere autonomous driving is more developed. It is XPENG who has been working with autonomous vehicles in California, the USA, since 2020.

Xpeng models for sale in Spain

He Xpeng G6 It has an initial price of 44,990 euros. Its autonomy is 570 kilometers, and the battery charge can increase from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes, allowing the authority up to 280 kW. It has a power of 258 hp. and 5 seats. In his architecture, his platform stands out SEPA 2.0represented in 2023, and this, among other things, Increase efficiency ADAS package (expanded assistance systems for drivers) takes high load loads (up to 800 V) and offers More safety batteriesThe field and it has all the elements of the electric car of its class, as a sound system with 18 speakers and a total capacity of 960 watts or two screens, the main of almost 15 ”and a 10.2 inches driver.

He Xpeng G9 This is sold with 58,970 euros. It has an autonomy of 570 kilometers and loads its battery from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes, allowing powers to 260 kW. It has a power of 313 hp. and 5 seats. Its sound system includes Dynaudio and Dolby Atmos speakers with a capacity of 2150 watts, and comes with two screens, one of 10 ”and another of 15 inches. As in the previous model, it can be connected to a mobile application. And integrate the platform SEPA 2.0 And XPilotYour system The help of the driver Which offers driving, parking and security support.

He Xpeng P7 Part 51 990 euros. Its autonomy is 576 kilometers and loads the battery from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes. It offers the rear traction (RWD) and full traction (AWD), 5 seats, power 276 hp, almost 15 -inch main screen, and also integrates the platform SEPA 2.0 And XPilotYour system The help of the driver. You will find more information about your official file.

Innovation in an electric car

As we saw in the previous article, one of Xpeng Identity signs This is his commitment to innovation. In this sense, in addition to the offer of 100% of electric vehicles full of technologies, it includes advanced innovations, such as its own common autonomous driving system, XPilot. Combining elements, such as Radar, Lidar, doctor and camerasThis system goes according to version 3.5 and is designed to help in driving, especially in Urban environmentField

The system also includes the pilot function of navigation (NGP), which allows the car Change the lane, accelerate or slow down, promote To other vehicles and enter and leave the motorways autonomously, although it can also be used in urban conditions. Another point in your benefit is that it is equipped with a strategic planning module and predicting opportunities that allow Fast response when driving maneuversThe system can offer deviations when it detects static objects or vulnerable participants in traffic, limit changes in the lane at high speed and make changes in the strip at any speed. Certainly, Some of these functions are limited on European soilField

In addition, Xpeng cars have their own application for Android and iPhone, which allows “check the condition of the vehicle, block and unlock the doors, control the tire pressure and control the air conditioner”. And expanded functions, such as “Smart Parking System (APA), an automatic output assistant (AEP), which allows your XPENG Apar and leave the parking spaces remotely“

Robots and cars that fly

Although Xpeng is a manufacturer of electric vehicles, it also works on several more innovative projects, such as evolution or flying drone, Xpeng Voyager X2And the robot, IronThe Robot field appeared in November 2024. “Designed for five years, it More than 60 joints and 200 degrees of freedomWith technologies separated by Xpeng cars. Iron robots have already been integrated into the daily XPENG operations and concentrated on internal applications, such as factories and shops. “

As for the drone or flying machine Xpeng Voyager X2, It was created in the subsidiary of Xpeng Aero. Created in 2020, as well as in Guangzhou, China. The purpose of this flying car is to take a place in the future Evtol market. Whose abbreviation in the Spanish means Vertical capture and landingThey will become a hybrid between a helicopter and a drone, with some size, which can lead to two or four inhabitants.

Voyager X2 has Eight propellers are transferred to eight electric motorsIt feeds on batteries. It has a maximum speed of 130 km/h 35 -minute flight timeThe fuel fiber consists of carbon fiber with an aviation aluminum structure. And has a fixed landing train type. Produced specifically for advanced air mobility.