XPeng unveils European version of flagship G9L in Paris

what happened

Seeking Alpha reports that XPeng used Monday’s Paris Motor Show to announce the European launch of its flagship G9L SUV. The model will start at €74,990 in France and come with either six or seven seats. Electric versions are rated for up to 591 kilometers of WLTP range, while charging from 10% to 80% can take as little as 11.7 minutes with the company’s 800-volt architecture and 5C charging technology.

After a production trial at Magna’s plant in Graz, Austria, the G9L will become XPeng’s fourth model manufactured in Europe. The company has also begun its first large-scale European public test-ride campaign, featuring Paris roundabouts, narrow streets, motorcycles, pedestrians and complex right-of-way scenarios.

The Chinese EV maker said it was open to working with global automotive and technology partners on AI and vehicle engineering. At a Paris Motor Show roundtable, XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng told reporters that the company’s declining share price did not worry him at all. XPeng shares were down 2.2% in late Monday trading and had fallen more than 50% year to date.

why it matters

The announcement puts XPeng’s European manufacturing footprint, EV charging capabilities and AI partnerships in focus as its shares remain sharply lower this year.

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