XPeng: Chinese manufacturer of electric cars will start in Germany in 2024

From XPeng Some people in the electric car industry have probably already heard of it. The brand is now scheduled to launch in Germany in 2024. We have all the information.

XPeng is the abbreviation for Xiaopeng Motors. The brand from China has existed since 2014 and builds intelligent electric vehicles with an “extraordinary design”. Although the design now looks relatively “normal”, it somehow seems like a mixture of NIO’s design language and Aiway’s. However, the fact that various designs collide in China should not be a new finding.

Market launch in 2024

XPeng is starting in Germany earlier than expected. It was thought it would happen somewhere between 2025-2026. But apparently these plans have been scrapped and they now want to start the market in Germany next year. In the Netherlands, for example, they had already entered the market. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and Co-President of XPeng, was brief and said that today is an important step in their international expansion journey. This was of course ceremoniously announced at this year's IAA in Munich. After all, they couldn't have chosen a better event.

XPeng wants software first, hardware second

Gu further said: “XPeng is entering one of the most competitive automotive markets in the world, with customers who expect the absolute highest standards; we want to introduce a new level of sophistication with impressive technology that will define the new era of intelligent mobility.”

The interior of the XPeng G9 looks very modern and well built. (Image: XPeng)

You want to apply your experience and your own RnD (Research and Development) strategies here. Both software and hardware are an important factor at XPeng. But they see it with the right eyes: the software does it. No matter how good the hardware is, the software isn't right. It is not without reason that Volkswagen invested a good 700 million US dollars in XPeng in China to enable long-term cooperation in China. As is well known, VW had a particularly difficult time with the software in their ID. models.

Charging power of 319 kW is possible

In June of this year, XPeng achieved the highest charging power of a series electric car. With the XPeng G9, they achieved a maximum charging power of 319 kW at peak. These are impressive values. If the charging curve is still right, this could really be a massive leap forward. The G9 and the P7 sedan also achieved a range 13 percent higher than the WLTP standard had stated.