He Xiaopeng: YU7 Created a Myth, But the G7 Isn’t Selling Badly Either
XPeng launched the G7, a premium electric SUV featuring self-developed Turing chips, priced between $27,000 and $31,100, with over 10,000 pre-orders within 9 minutes.
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XPeng launched the G7, a premium electric SUV featuring self-developed Turing chips, priced between $27,000 and $31,100, with over 10,000 pre-orders within 9 minutes.
XPeng targets annual sales of 400,000 vehicles, launching new EREVs including the G01 and X9. The MONA series aims to attract Gen Z consumers, expanding competition in China’s hybrid market.
On June 26, Xpeng announced the official launch of its flagship model, the Xpeng X9, in the Indonesian market, with a starting price of IDR 99 billion.
Xiaomi confirmed the launch of YU7 on June 26, receiving support from NEV founders. This collaboration aims to enhance brand strength against Tesla’s Model Y in the market.
XPeng’s G01 plug-in hybrid SUV, featuring the Kunpeng Super Electric System, aims for 1,400 km total range, launching by Q4 2025, targeting market competition.
XPeng’s G7 will launch next week, showcasing advanced AI technology, premium hardware, and enhanced driving systems, positioning it as a strong competitor in the electric SUV market.
This year, NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto introduced powerful computing chips, launching competition in intelligent automotive technology. Their differing strategies highlight the evolving significance of computing power in vehicles.
In the week of June 9-15, 2025, Tesla and AITO excelled in China’s new energy vehicle sales, while other brands struggled, indicating a weakening market despite some short-term spikes.
After the debut of the XPeng G7, XPeng executives accepted a group interview and responded to the core logic of the product.
Resist “involution-style” competition.