XPeng Plans 5 Range-Extended Vehicle Models, Including Sedans and SUVs

XPeng's Full Model Lineup

Exclusive from 36Kr: XPeng Motors has currently planned at least five range-extended vehicle models, including sedans and SUVs. "This means both the P7 and G6 will have range-extended variants," sources revealed.

The first range-extended model will be derived from the X9 platform and enter mass production in the second half of this year. Platforms E, F, and H will also launch range-extended models in 2025 and 2026, with the majority of XPeng's future vehicles adopting dual powertrain modes (range-extended and pure electric), according to insiders.

XPeng's decision-making process for range-extended vehicles has seen multiple reversals. 36Kr learned that during internal strategic discussions in late 2022, the company debated two directions: pursuing a low-cost strategy or transitioning to alternative powertrain formats. Ultimately, XPeng opted for the low-cost approach, which materialized as the current MONA project.

At that time, the range-extended vehicle market remained volatile. Li Auto's annual sales hovered around 130,000 units, while NETA unexpectedly claimed the annual sales crown among emerging EV makers, casting uncertainty over market prospects.

By 2024, however, the range-extended vehicle sector has fully blossomed. Automakers like Li Auto, AITO, and Leapmotor have repeatedly demonstrated the commercial viability of such models through market validation. The adoption of range-extended vehicles has become an industry imperative.

With nearly all pure-EV manufacturers—except Tesla and NIO—now developing range-extended products, XPeng has revived its previously shelved range-extended strategy to remain competitive.

"Strategic pivots aren't voluntary choices but responses to overarching market trajectories," industry observers note, explaining XPeng's intensified focus on range-extended models.

Consequently, XPeng officially announced its range-extended vehicle initiative in November 2024, unveiling the Kunpeng Electric Architecture. However, specifics regarding model configurations, pricing, and production timelines remain undisclosed.

The range-extended models under XPeng's Kunpeng Electric Architecture feature a groundbreaking 800V platform with 5C ultra-fast charging capability, enabling pure-electric ranges exceeding 400 kilometers - according to technical specifications.

This technological configuration mirrors CATL's recently unveiled Xuanxiao hybrid battery system, reflecting the intensified market competition that now mandates such capabilities as baseline requirements for next-generation range-extended vehicles.

Prior to this wave of range-extended model launches, XPeng had already reclaimed its leadership position among emerging EV makers through aggressive pricing strategies.

During the second half of 2024, XPeng's MONA M03 (starting at ¥119,800) and refreshed P7+ (from ¥186,800) achieved explosive market traction. Notably, the MONA M03 alone accounted for nearly 50% of XPeng's 30,000+ monthly deliveries in February 2025.

Driven by these hits, XPeng reported Q4 2024 sales of 91,500 vehicles (+96.6% quarter-over-quarter growth from Q3's 46,500 units) with revenues reaching ¥16.11 billion.

In 2024, XPeng delivered approximately 190,000 vehicles with annual revenue reaching ¥40.87 billion (+33.2% YoY), while narrowing net losses by 44% to ¥5.79 billion. Chairman & CEO He Xiaopeng stated during the earnings call that profitability is projected for Q4 2025.

Prior to releasing its strongest financial report since IPO, XPeng launched the upgraded G6 and G9 models. The G6 secured 5,000 firm orders within 7 minutes of debut, while the G9 achieved 3,000 orders in 45 minutes.

This sales momentum has temporarily eclipsed rivals, forcing even the previously dominant Li Auto into modesty against XPeng's resurgence.

Yet complacency remains unaffordable. Amid the automotive industry's cutthroat competition, product lifecycles are being ruthlessly compressed.

Take the MONA M03: This electric compact sedan targeting young consumers combines aesthetic appeal with autonomous driving capabilities, strategically filling a market gap to become XPeng's sales anchor. However, its competitive landscape grows increasingly crowded with formidable challengers.

Aion's RT, launched shortly after the M03 last year as a direct competitor, matched the M03's price range (¥119,800-¥155,800) and captured nearly 30,000 sales within two months, siphoning significant orders from XPeng. Recently, BYD's Qin L EV debuted as another M03 rival, with its "Built for Young Generation" branding repeatedly emphasized during the launch event.

The Qin L EV outguns the M03 with standard luxury amenities (in-car refrigerator, entertainment screen, and premium seating) and superior autonomous driving features. Leveraging BYD's industry-leading cost controls, it's priced at ¥119,800-¥139,800 versus M03's ¥119,800-¥155,800 range.

BYD's trademark dual-product strategy will further intensify competition, with the Seal 06 EV poised for imminent release. This multi-front assault threatens to erode MONA M03's market share.

In China's EV battleground, opportunity windows vanish rapidly. Failure to capitalize on order surges through swift delivery execution risks ceding ground to rivals - precisely XPeng's Achilles' heel. Persistent production capacity issues continue plaguing operations.

The delivery bottlenecks that plagued MONA M03's launch are resurfacing with the new G6. CEO He Xiaopeng recently tweeted: "Initial production remains constrained by supply chain challenges. We're working diligently to resolve this and strive to meet our customers' expectations."

Over the past two years, XPeng has faced recurring production bottlenecks across multiple models - the legacy G6, X9, MONA M03, and the newly launched refreshed G6. As order enthusiasm naturally diminishes over time, sustaining sales growth becomes precarious without capitalizing on initial launch momentum. Even hit models like the P7+, new G6, and G9 operate in hyper-competitive market segments where differentiation erodes rapidly.

Thus, XPeng requires a continuous stream of market disruptors rather than relying on singular hits.

While pure-electric models like the MONA M03, P7+, and new G6 demonstrate strength, the reality remains: Beyond Tesla and Xiaomi, most brands' pure-EV sales plateau quickly in China. Range-extended vehicles have become the proven long-term solution for volume and profitability, as multiple automakers have validated through sustained commercial success.

This strategic calculus explains XPeng's aggressive expansion into range-extended models. In the automotive industry's perpetual warfare, transient sales spikes guarantee nothing - only continuous value-creation capabilities ensure survival.