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Tesla's Chinese rival Xpeng announced the launch of its P7 sedan and G9 SUV in Europe following bleak China sales last year.

Xpeng claims that its P7 sedan, priced at 49,990 euros ($54,917) in the Netherlands, can travel 576 kilometers on a single charge. Meanwhile, Xpeng local rival, Nio, started delivering a substantial number of electric vehicles to Norway at the end of 2021. Xpeng also appeared set to challenge Tesla’s dominance in its home state of China, although it still lags behind the Texas-based EV manufacturer on deliveries. Although Xpeng president Brian Gu calls the company’s Europe launch a “significant milestone,” the Chinese EV maker faces stiff competition in the region. The Chinese EV maker priced its P7 sedan below the EVs of US rivals Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) in these European countries. On Friday, Xpeng launched its P7 sedan and its G9 sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

The Guangzhou-based firm's European expansion suggests a UK launch isn't far away. Speaking to Move Electric last year, Xpeng president and CEO Brian Gu did not ...

And due to its large battery the G9 - in RWD Long Range specification - can travel up to 354 miles between charges. [Move Electric's best features of 2022: lap records, tuk-tuks… Xpeng’s new SUV is also equipped with the firm’s latest full scenario Advanced Driver Assistance System, Xpoilot. The all-wheel-drive performance models come with dual chamber air suspension. [E-motorbike reviews and news](https://www.moveelectric.com/category/e-motorbikes) [Ten electric motorbikes we're excited for in 2023](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-motorbikes/ten-electric-motorbikes-were-excited-2023) [Super Soco TC Max electric motorbike review](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-motorbikes/super-soco-tc-max-electric-motorbike-review) [Cake and Polestar team up for new special edition Makka e-motorbike](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-motorbikes/cake-and-polestar-team-new-special-edition-makka-e-motorbike) [E-scooter news and reviews](https://www.moveelectric.com/category/e-scooters) [Planned laws to legalise private e-scooters face delay](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-scooters/planned-laws-legalise-private-e-scooters-face-delay) [Five key takeaways from the rental e-scooter trials report](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-scooters/five-key-takeaways-rental-e-scooter-trials-report) [Which train firms have banned e-scooters from their services?](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-scooters/which-train-firms-have-banned-e-scooters) and sausage rolls](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-world/move-electric-best-features-2022) [Volvo Trucks keeps on electric trucking with three new models](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-world/volvo-trucks-keeps-electric-trucking-three-new-models) [VIDEO: Watch Move Electric's epic e-race across London](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-world/electric-race-across-london) The Guangzhou-based firm's European expansion suggests a UK launch isn't far away. [Ten electric bikes we're excited for in 2023](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-bikes/ten-electric-bikes-were-excited-2023) [Can you get fit using an electric bike?](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-bikes/can-you-get-fit-using-electric-bike) [Gocycle G4i e-bike review](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-bikes/gocycle-g4i-e-bike-review) [Living with a Citroën Ami](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-cars/living-citroen-ami-commuting-quadricycle) [Ten electric cars we're excited for in 2023](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-cars/ten-electric-cars-were-excited-2023) [Getting an EV sideways: how easy is it to drift a Kia EV6 GT?](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-cars/getting-ev-sideways-how-easy-it-drift-kia-ev6-gt) [Q&A: Jaguar Racing's Sam Bird and Mitch Evans on Formula E's new era](https://www.moveelectric.com/e-cars/qa-jaguar-racings-sam-bird-and-mitch-evans-formula-es-new-era) [Subscribe to the Move Electric newsletter](https://p.haymarket.com/moveelectricsignupform) Xpeng’s new G9 will uses the firm’s latest 800V silicon carbide battery, allowing the SUV to be charged at up to speeds of 300kW - lower than the 480kW for the Chinese-market car - allowing drivers to add up to 62 miles of range in just five minutes.

On February 3, XPeng, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, launched its two latest smart EV models for European markets: G9 flagship SUV, and the new P7 sports ...

[XPeng](https://pandaily.trade/company/XPEV)will also open additional authorized service locations with dedicated partners in key European countries by the end of 2023. [XPeng](https://pandaily.trade/company/XPEV)G9 features a new powertrain system with a 800 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) platform for ultra-fast charging of up to 300 kW, allowing drivers to add up to 100 km of range in just five minutes. An electric tailgate and soft-closing doors have been introduced for even greater comfort and convenience, along with a heat pump and heated steering wheel for a more comfortable winter driving experience in the colder regions of Europe. P7’s range has been improved, offering up to 576 km WLTP on a single charge (RWD Long Range). The price for the new European version P7 are 399,900 Danish krone, 439,900 Norwegian krone, 49,990 euro, and 599,900 Swedish krona respectively. Both models, on show at the recent eCar Expo in Stockholm, are now available for order in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Sweden.

XPeng G9 SUV and P7 sports sedan are now available for order in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden.

This extended warranty is linked to the vehicle and is transferable when or if the vehicle is sold. To create an even more immersive cabin, both P7 and G9 can be configured with a Dynaudio sound system, producing up to 860 W and 2150 W respectively. With its new models, XPeng will provide third party home charger and installation services together with local partners, to offer customers a seamless easy charging experience. G9 can travel up to 570 km WLTP on a single charge (RWD Long Range), exceptional for the battery size. XPeng G9 features a new powertrain system with 800 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) platform for ultra-fast charging of up to 300 kW, allowing drivers to add up to 100 km of range in just five minutes. XPeng, today launched its two latest smart EV models for European markets: G9 flagship SUV, and the new P7 sports sedan.

The P7 Wing Edition is coming to Europe and it features Lambo-style scissor doors.

It has a combined output of 543 hp (405 kW / 551 PS) and 529 lb-ft (717 Nm) of torque. The G9 Standard Range has a 78.2 kWh battery that powers a rear-mounted motor developing 308 hp (230 kW / 313 PS) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. This allows for a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 6.4 seconds and a range of up to 286 miles (460 km). This cuts the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time to 4.1 seconds, but the range also falls to 314 miles (505 km). On the performance front, the P7 Long Range has an 82.7 kWh battery pack that powers a rear-mounted electric motor developing 272 hp (203 kW / 276 PS) and 324 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque. Both feature a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that produces a combined output of 467 hp (348 kW / 473 PS) and 558 lb-ft (757 Nm) of torque.