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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Xpeng and Plugsurfing expand EV charging network
Xpeng has partnered with Plugsurfing, an European EV charging service provider, to offer its customers access to an extensive charging network. The collaboration, unveiled by Xpeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng during the 'Global Brand Night' in Hong Kong, enables the company's users to leverage over 940,000 charging points across 27 countries. The partnership with Plugsurfing aggregates 500 charge point operators in the EU, providing Xpeng customers with an advanced charging network. Plugsurfing's coverage spans more than 85% of Europe's public charging infrastructure, with plans for further expansion. Xpeng's integration of Plugsurfing's Drive API into its in-car system and app ensures a seamless charging experience, including real-time station data, pricing, and remote charging capabilities. Xpeng has tailored the user experience to meet European drivers' needs, with features such as smart filtering, long-distance trip planning, and voice search. The vehicle's touchscreen interface allows users to easily find and navigate to charging stations, displaying essential information like connector availability, charging power, and costs. The charging process, from initiation to payment, is streamlined through the Xpeng app or a Plugsurfing charging card. New Xpeng owners receive a complimentary charging card for immediate network access, and existing customers can register in the app with an email and credit card. The Plugsurfing agreement ensures users are billed only for actual electricity and parking costs, without additional fees. Also, Xpeng has expanded into the Polish market last month, launching three electric vehicles: the G9 SUV, the G6 coupe SUV, and the P7 sedan. Xpeng also plans to expand its XP Supercharging network outside mainland China by 2025, starting with installations at Hong Kong's Lai Sun Commercial Centre and Convention Plaza. "Xpeng and Plugsurfing expand EV charging network" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
South China Morning Post
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Xpeng's X9 electric van eyes Europe sales in July after outselling Toyota Alphard in China
Chinese premium electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng introduced the latest version of its X9 multipurpose vehicle for the local market and aimed to launch it in Europe from July as part of its drive to quadruple its sales in export markets. Advertisement The all-electric seven-seater vehicle will enter the mainland market with a starting price of 359,800 yuan (US$49,200), equipped with autonomous driving capabilities powered by its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip . Xpeng plans to take orders in Europe from the second half of this year, without disclosing the price. 'I believe more Chinese brands will enter the global market in the future,' founder and CEO He Xiaopeng said at its Global Brand Night event in Hong Kong on Tuesday. 'This is a responsibility and a belief.' The X9 is aimed at Toyota Motor's Alphard, an oil-guzzling multipurpose vehicle that starts from about HK$800,000. Xpeng delivered 21,141 units of X9 last year on the mainland, while Toyota sold 16,701 Alphards, according to market data. Xpeng aims to start selling the new X9 in Europe from the second half of this year. Photo: Sun Yeung Xpeng has a presence in more than 30 countries and regions and derived 13 per cent of its sales volume last year from overseas markets, according to its latest financial report. Despite the latest tariff turmoil, He said he remained focused on growing the ratio to 50 per cent from 60 countries and regions over the next decade.
South China Morning Post
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Xpeng unveils new X9, aims to sell MPV in Europe from July, CEO says
Chinese premium electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng introduced the latest version of its X9 multipurpose vehicle for the local market and aimed to launch it in Europe from July as part of its drive to quadruple its sales in export markets. Advertisement The all-electric seven-seater vehicle will enter the mainland market with a starting price of 359,800 yuan (US$49,200), equipped with autonomous driving capabilities powered by its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip . Xpeng plans to take orders in Europe from the second half of this year, without disclosing the price. 'I believe more Chinese brands will enter the global market in the future,' founder and CEO He Xiaopeng said at its Global Brand Night event in Hong Kong on Tuesday. 'This is a responsibility and a belief.' The X9 is aimed at Toyota Motor's Alphard, an oil-guzzling multipurpose vehicle that starts from about HK$800,000. Xpeng delivered 21,141 units of X9 last year on the mainland, while Toyota sold 16,701 Alphards, according to market data. Xpeng aims to start selling the new X9 in Europe from the second half of this year. Photo: Sun Yeung Xpeng has a presence in more than 30 countries and regions and derived 13 per cent of its sales volume last year from overseas markets, according to its latest financial report. Despite the latest tariff turmoil, He said he remained focused on growing the ratio to 50 per cent from 60 countries and regions over the next decade.
South China Morning Post
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Chinese EV maker Xpeng to use own AI chip to power its self-driving cars this quarter
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has ramped up development of its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip to power its semi-autonomous cars, with a first mass production model to be fitted with the Turing chip from as early as this quarter. Advertisement The chip, which is claimed to be more powerful than Nvidia's Drive Orin X, would be used in all its production models as the EV maker promoted its cutting-edge technologies, CEO He Xiaopeng said in an interview. The chip could also power flying cars and robots being developed by its affiliated companies, he added. 'Our chips will be seen in our cars all over the world in future,' he told the Post in Hong Kong. 'We hope traffic rules in Hong Kong and other overseas markets will allow our cars with autonomous driving systems to take to the streets sometime next year.' He did not disclose which EV model would start using its self-developed chip. He, who is also the company's founder, made the remarks ahead of Xpeng's Global Brand Night event in Hong Kong on Tuesday, when the EV maker's latest products and technologies, including drones and autonomous driving platform, will be displayed. 01:58 Chinese EV maker Xpeng CEO unveils newest vehicles in Hong Kong Chinese EV maker Xpeng CEO unveils newest vehicles in Hong Kong Level of intelligence has become the new battleground for carmakers to overcome cutthroat competition in China. Xpeng's Turing chip, designed for level 4 (L4) autonomous driving capabilities, was three times more powerful in computing power than Nvidia's Drive Orin X installed in its existing smart vehicles, the CEO said in August. Advertisement
