The all-new XPeng P7 set a new 24-hour endurance record with 3,961 km, outpacing the Porsche Taycan, Mercedes-Benz CLA, and Xiaomi YU7.
On August 15, XPeng Motors announced that the all-new XPeng P7 had set a new world endurance record for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), covering 3,961 km in 24 hours.
The result surpasses the previous benchmark of 3,944 km set by Xiaomi’s YU7, and leaves behind records held by international competitors such as the Porsche Taycan (3,425 km) and Mercedes-Benz CLA (3,717 km).
The challenge, however, was far from smooth. Conducted at the Changchun High-Speed Test Track in Jilin, the run was initially scheduled to start on August 13 but was halted due to heavy rain that flooded the track. To ensure fairness and credibility, XPeng’s team reset and restarted the test at 9:02 a.m. on August 14 once the weather cleared, completing the 24-hour challenge without interruption.
Led by XPeng’s head of EV powertrain development, known as “XP-Jacky,” the P7 was subjected to round-the-clock high-intensity operation, rigorously testing its range, fast-charging capability, thermal management, and durability.
The strategy was simple: the car kept running non-stop while drivers rotated. Average speeds stayed above 210 km/h, with observed peaks of 227–228 km/h.
Two key technologies underpinned the record-breaking performance. First, the P7 comes standard with an 800V high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) platform, cutting energy loss by 30%. Second, it features a standard 5C ultra-fast-charging AI battery, capable of replenishing 525 km of range in just 10 minutes. The model delivers a CLTC-rated range of up to 820 km, with energy consumption as low as 12.0 kWh per 100 km.
This achievement not only sets a new benchmark for EV endurance testing but also marks a significant technological milestone for China’s pure electric vehicle industry.
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