Key Takeaways
1. The Xpeng G7 SUV has a starting price of $27,325, significantly lower than the Tesla Model Y priced at $36,770.
2. The G7 features a rear-mounted motor with 292 hp, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, and offers a maximum driving range of 702 km.
3. It includes advanced tech like a 15.6-inch touch display, an 87-inch heads-up display, and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset.
4. The G7 has three trims: Max ($27,325), longer-range Max ($28,720), and Ultra ($31,520), with over 10,000 orders received shortly after launch.
5. Xpeng plans to introduce Level 3 autonomous driving through an update later this year.
It’s always exciting in the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market, as another competitor to the Tesla Model Y emerges. Xpeng has officially introduced the G7 SUV, which is priced very competitively and received thousands of orders in less than 10 minutes.
Pricing Details
The starting price for the Xpeng G7 is only $27,325, which is much lower than the leading Tesla Model Y, that comes in at $36,770. Furthermore, the G7 is also less expensive than the Xiaomi YU7, which was recently launched at $35,000.
Performance Specifications
At the launch event, Xpeng took a page from Xiaomi’s strategy by comparing the G7 directly with the Tesla Model Y. The G7 features a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 292 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds. It offers a maximum driving range of 702 km (as per CLTC standard) with either a 68.5 kWh or 80.8 kWh battery pack. The company claims that the battery can add an impressive 271 miles (or 436 km) in just 10 minutes of charging.
Tech Features and Updates
Inside, the G7 has a 15.6-inch touch display for infotainment and settings. It also includes a large 87-inch heads-up display (HUD) that was developed in collaboration with Huawei. All of this tech runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset.
Other interesting features are an 819-liter trunk, an AI-powered suspension system that adjusts based on the road conditions, a premium audio system with 20 speakers, and control screens for passengers in the back that measure 8 inches. Xpeng has also announced that an update later this year will introduce Level 3 autonomous driving.
Trim Levels and Market Response
The Xpeng G7 comes in three different trims: the Max at $27,325, a longer-range Max priced at $28,720, and the Ultra which costs $31,520.
Impressively, Xpeng received over 10,000 orders for the G7 just nine minutes after its launch. The company shared on Weibo that deliveries will begin shortly, and some users on social media have posted screenshots indicating they might get their vehicles within one to two weeks.
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