Xpeng Motors, a leader in China’s premium electric vehicle industry, recently announced its expansion into the French market by unveiling two innovative models, the G9 and the G6, at a special event. This strategic move underscores Xpeng’s commitment to reshaping global mobility with an emphasis on quality, innovation, and environmental consciousness.
The company, known as an ‘explorer of future mobility,’ showcased its technological foundation and dedication to redefining the travel experience. Xpeng’s mission revolves around user-centric design, aiming to simplify and enhance travel through groundbreaking technology. Its offerings include significant advances in autonomous driving, intelligent cabin systems, and ultra-fast charging capabilities, making its vehicles attractive to French consumers.
“We are proud to highlight Xpeng’s power of technological innovation, through which we are paving the way for a new era in smart mobility, which we hope will be inclusive and accessible,” stated Mr. Shunqiang Qiang, General Manager for Xpeng France. He highlighted the coming decade as a transformative period for intelligent vehicles, propelled by the adoption of smart automotive software, rapidly becoming a new industry benchmark.
Xpeng also detailed its manufacturing excellence, spotlighting its high-tech production facility in Guangzhou. This complex spans roughly 310 hectares with an investment of about 585 million euros. The site includes sophisticated production lines for complete vehicles, batteries, and electric motors, with plans to expand into additional component manufacturing.
Designed with a ‘smart and green’ philosophy, the factory employs Industry 4.0 technologies. Features include fully automated welding, digitized process management, and traceable quality controls, supported by an intelligent logistics system that ensures comprehensive data management from component sourcing to final production. Furthermore, the facility integrates a 19.6 MW photovoltaic system, affirming Xpeng’s dedication to sustainable manufacturing.
Xpeng’s entry into the French market represents a significant shift in the automotive landscape, introducing a new era of intelligent, sustainable mobility to European consumers, challenging established markets, and redefining industry standards for vehicle technology and environmental responsibility.
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