The launch of Xpeng in Thailand at this yr’s Bangkok Worldwide Motor Present (BIMS) marked the model’s entry into ASEAN, with Singapore (by means of Premium Vehicles) and Malaysia (by means of Bermaz Auto) set to comply with within the coming months.
On the occasion, it was introduced that Neo Mobility Asia, a three way partnership between between Arun Plus Mobility Holdings (a subsidiary of PTT) and MGC-Asia GreenTech, could be accountable for distributorship of Xpeng autos in Thailand. The Xpeng G6 is the primary mannequin to be provided there, with two variants at present out there for pre-booking.
Along with placing the G6 on show, the Xpeng sales space at BIMS additionally featured different electrical autos (EVs) from the model, together with a sedan, an SUV and even a flying automotive. The corporate isn’t revealing if these merchandise can be provided in ASEAN markets for now, so that is merely a showcase of what Xpeng can provide.
Xpeng G9
The Xpeng G9 was first unveiled again in November 2021 in the course of the Guangzhou Auto Present and is constructed on the corporate’s Sensible Electrical Platform Structure (SEPA) 2.0 platform. That is additionally shared with the G6 however the G9 is a bigger car, measuring in at 4,891 mm lengthy, 1,937 mm broad, 1,680 mm tall (1,670 mm with air suspension) and with a wheelbase spanning 2,998 mm.
In China, the G9 is offered in 5 variants with costs starting from 263,900 to 359,900 yuan (about RM172k to RM235k). The vary contains the 570 Professional and 570 Max, each of that are geared up with a 78.4-kWh battery for 570 km of vary following the CLTC customary.
The ‘570’ variants are rear-wheel drive with a single electrical motor rated at 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 430 Nm of torque. This setup is nice for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds and prime velocity of 200 km/h.
Subsequent up are the 702 Professional and 702 Max variants that get the identical motor configuration and efficiency because the ‘570’ variants, however provide as much as 702 km of vary (CLTC) due to an elevated battery capability of 98 kWh. On the prime of the heap is the 650 Max, which contains a dual-motor setup for all-wheel drive and a complete system output of 551 PS (543 hp or 405 kW) and 717 Nm. The added grunt sees the century dash time drop to three.9 seconds, though the highest velocity is identical as different variants.
Based on Xpeng, the G9 makes use of an 800V structure with silicon carbide know-how and helps DC quick charging at a max of 315 kW to get the battery from a 10-80% state of cost (SoC) in about 20 minutes.
When it comes to applied sciences, the G9’s infotainment is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset that’s linked to a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster in addition to a pair of 14.96-inch touchscreens. As for driver help applied sciences, Professional-designated variants have a single Nvidia Drive Orin platform paired with 5 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars and 12 cameras. In the meantime, Max variants add two lidars to the sensor suite together with an extra Drive Orin platform.
On the practicality entrance, the five-seat G9 gives 660 litres of boot house, expandable to 1,576 litres with the rear 60:40 split-folding seats down. There’s additionally a frunk with 71 litres of cupboard space on the entrance.
Xpeng P7i
The P7i is basically a refresh of the P7 sedan with up to date styling, improved energy and vary in addition to an upgraded sensor suite. Launched in China final yr, the P7i is obtainable in ‘550’, ‘610’ and ‘702’ variants with pricing ranging from 223,900 yuan (about RM146k) and peaking at 339,900 yuan (about RM222k).
The P7i pictured here’s a more moderen variant introduced this month known as the 702 Max Wing Version, which differs from the remaining by having powered entrance scissor doorways. Just like the G9, the variant title corresponds to the CLTC vary provided.
Not like the G9, the P7i is constructed on a 400V structure that may cost the battery from a 10-80% SoC in 29 minutes. For the ‘702’ variants, the battery is a ternary lithium pack with an vitality capability of 86.2 kWh that gives as much as 702 km of vary. These include a rear-mounted electrical motor rated at 276 PS (272 hp or 203 kW) and 440 Nm for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds and prime velocity of 200 km/h.
The ‘610’ variants use the identical battery because the ‘702’ variants, however with a dual-motor setup rated at 473 PS (467 hp or 348 kW) and 757 Nm for a quicker 0-100 km/h time of three.9 seconds on the expend of vary that tops out at 610 km. Lastly, there’s the ‘550’ variants which use a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capability of 64.4 kWh for as much as 550 km of vary, however with the identical motor setup because the ‘702’ variants.
The Nvidia Drive Orin platform powers the P7i’s driver help capabilities (bundled underneath the Xpilot banner), with higher-end variants getting two models as an alternative of only one. Following the G9, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset handles infotainment, with the cabin sporting a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, however only one 14.96-inch touchscreen.
Xpeng Voyager X2
Xpeng has a flying automotive division known as Xpeng AeroHT, which accomplished a cross-river flight in China with the Voyager X2 in August 2023 and over Dubai a yr earlier than that in October. Extra just lately, the two-seat eVTOL (electrical vertical take-off and touchdown) plane flew over Guangzhou for the primary time final month.
The X2 has eight electrical motors, one for every of its eight propellers, and is able to a most velocity of 130 km/h. 4 unbiased battery packs energy the electrical motors and supply about 35 minutes of flight time. The XPENG X2 is supplied with guide and autonomous modes, the latter permitting passengers to take pleasure in a secure flying expertise with easy begin, return and touchdown operations on the contact of a button.
That includes a carbon-fibre construction, the X2’s empty weight is 360 kg and has a most takeoff weight of 560 kg. It may well cruise at altitudes of as much as 500 metres and is anticipated to start manufacturing this yr, with anticipated pricing of between USD126,000 and USD236,000 (about RM596k to RM1.11 million).
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