XPENG debuts G6 and P7+ at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed On July 10, XPENG showcased its all-new G6, along with the P7+ fastback sedan, its first AI-defined electric vehicle, at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new G6 features a sleek design and advanced technology, including an 800V LFP battery that allows ultra-fast charging. It now uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with 68.5 kWh for the Standard Range and 80.8 kWh for the L...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

XPENG joins Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers On July 7, the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC) announced that XPENG joined the Association as a member, bringing the total number of brands represented by ANFAC to 62. In Spain, the brand has been present since September 2024 and currently sells three 100% electric models: the G6, the G9, and the P7. The General Manager of XPENG Spain stated th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

XPENG UK selects Ohme as its official home EV charging partner On July 3, XPENG UK announced that it has chosen Ohme as its new and exclusive home EV charging partner. XPENG launched its first model, the all-electric XPENG G6, in the UK in January 2025.  Ohme will be providing XPENG’s customers with a complete charger, installation, and support package as well as training and assistance for retailers. Customers purchasing an XPENG G6 Long Rang...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

XPENG announces new G6 and G9 ultra smart SUVs for Europe On June 12, XPENG presented the new versions of its Ultra Smart Coupe SUV XPENG G6 and Ultra Smart Premium SUV XPENG G9 for the European market. The order will open from mid-July. Both models have been upgraded and feature XPENG's next-gen full-domain 800V high-voltage SiC platform. This enables ultra-fast charging up to 525 kW for the new XPENG G9 and 451 kW for the new XPENG G6. Both mod...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

BASF, Germany announces Ultramid Advanced N for high-voltage connectors in electric cars On June 2, BASF announced that it is now complementing its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio with Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6, a polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame-retardant, which minimizes electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics (E&E) parts for e-mobility.  The PPA increases the safety and durability of high-voltage (HV) connectors...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

by the BYD Sealion 7 with 1,234 units, the BYD M6 with 727 units, and the BYD Atto 3 with 725 units. Completing the top five was the Tesla Model 3, which recorded 608 units. Ranked 6th for the period was the BYD Seal with 460 units, followed by the Denza D9 (395 units), Zeekr 009 (312 units), Xpeng G6 (300 units), and BMW i5 (184 units). (From an article of Paul Tan on May 13, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

d by the BYD Sealion 7 with 841 units and BYD M6’s 537 units. The Tesla Model 3 came in fourth with 518 units, while the BYD Atto 3 rounded out the top five with 404 units. Closing the top 10 list were the BYD Seal with 326 units, followed by Denza D9 (238 units), Zeekr 009 (235 units), and XPeng G6 (224 units), and BMW i5 (165 units).  (From an article of Paul Tan on April 10, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Xpeng Motors partners with Ebrahim K. Kanoo to enter Bahrain market On April 3, Xpeng Motors has entered a strategic partnership with Bahrain's leading automotive group, Ebrahim K. Kanoo to enter Bahrain market in the Gulf region. Using Kanoo's extensive sales and service network, Xpeng will launch its G6 SUV, G9 SUV, and X9 MPV in Bahrain in the second half of 2025. The partnership is part of XPeng's broader strategy to establish a presence acro...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

BASF, Germany presents new specialty plastic for E&E parts On March 31, BASF announced that it had developed the high-flow Ultrason D 1010 G6 U40. The blend based on polyethersulfone (PESU) is optimized to meet special needs for easy injection molding of energy-efficient parts in data and energy transmission, smart electronics, and e-mobility. It gives manufacturers greater flexibility when designing sophisticated switches, circuit breakers, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

o stay in the first place with 1,001 units recorded, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 538 units and Tesla Model 3’s 380 units (thanks to 377 units recorded in February). The BYD M6 and BYD Seal ranked 4th and 5th with 256 units and 165 units, respectively. Closing the top 10 list were the Xpeng G6 with 155 units, followed by BYD Atto 3 (146 units), BMW i5 (115 units), Zeekr 009 (84 units), and Tesla Model Y (75 units).  (From an article of P...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

XPeng X9 launched in Malaysia; Local assembly plan still being explored Announced on March 5, 2025, XPeng X9 has officially been launched in Malaysia. This marked the brand’s second flagship model in only 6 months after the successful debut of the XPeng G6 in Malaysia. The fully-imported (CBU) X9 measures 5,293 mm long, 1,988 mm wide, 1,785 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 3,160 mm. Priced from MYR 270,708 (OTR without insurance), this ultra-smar...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

XPENG officially enters Indonesia; Planning local production of G6 and X9 models Announced on March 3, 2025, XPENG has marked its official entry into the Indonesian market. Its strategic collaboration with Erajaya Active Lifestyle (ERAL) aims to introduce XPENG's electric vehicle technology to Indonesian consumers. XPENG plans to start local production in Indonesia, focusing initially on the G6 and X9 models, designed specifically for the right-h...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

cal deliveries to customers have started as cars started arriving in the new year. Meanwhile, the BYD Sealion 7 came in second with 151 units, followed by the BYD M6 with 136 units and the BYD Atto 3 with 104 units.The BMW i5 ranked 5th with 103 units, followed by the BYD Seal (95 units), the Xpeng G6 (81 units), the Zeekr 009 (81 units), the GWM Ora with 43 units of Good Cat and 07, the MG4 EV with 41 units, the BMW i7 in 11th with 38 units, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

XPeng announces its official launch in UK On February 12, XPeng announced its official entry to the UK and kicked off the pre-sale of its first right-hand drive model. It has introduced ultra-smart all-electric mid-size coupe SUV, XPeng G6. Its price starts from GBP 39,990. Deliveries will begin in March 2025. International Motors Ltd (IML) is the official distributor. XPeng and IML plan to open 20 dealerships across the UK in 2025. At the launch...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

d Atto 2 were marketed with competitive pricing, lower than comparable models from legacy OEMs, positioning them to disrupt the European car market. Our forecast sees Chinese brands facing a much stiffer challenge in the Premium segment. In Brussels, XPeng showcased cutting-edge technology with its G6 and G9, with an upmarket feel to rival the dominant German Premium players. Due to the price premium of EVs, brands in less price-sensitive segment...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

donesia. ERAL will establish a broad network, to provide sales and after-sales services of XPENG’s products to Indonesian customers, starting with Jakarta as the biggest market contributor. XPENG’s official launch in Indonesia will take place in early 2025, starting with the introduction of the G6 mid-size SUV and X9 ultra-smart large 7-seater MPV. This partnership with ERAL follows XPENG’s recent Southeast Asia market expansions, starting ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

ving good coverage across the UK. These would be supported by a wider network of aftersales points. A further expansion in 2026 as sales volumes increase could see up to 40 dealers by the close of that year.  The first XPENG set to be released is the highly anticipated zero-tailpipe emission XPENG G6, a mid-size ultra-smart coupe SUV. Based on XPENG press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/16

Omron launches industry’s smallest 50A-range PCB power relay Omron Corp. (Omron) has launched the G6QG AC power relay, the industry’s smallest among 50A-range PCB relays. In anticipation of demand for the product used particularly in electric vehicle (EV) normal chargers, the company aims to generate JPY 300 million globally by fiscal year 2027 (ending in March 2028). The G6QG relay offers large current control and small size with a rated vol...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

XPENG announces UK distributor partnership with International Motors Ltd On November 14, XPENG announced a partnership with International Motors Ltd (IML) as its official distributor in the UK. This partnership marks a significant step in XPENG’s global expansion, particularly in Europe. XPENG will introduce XPENG G6, a pure-electric mid-size coupe SUV in the UK in 2025. It offers 800-volt supercharging and an extended driving range. Its next-g...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

BASF develops new polyphthalamide for IGBT housings BASF SE (BASF) announced that it has developed a new polyphthalamide (PPA) suitable for plastic housings for insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power semiconductors. The new PPA, “Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6”, is expected to be adopted for IGBT power devices used in electronic components for electric vehicles (EVs), high-speed trains, renewable energy generation systems and others. With...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15