As of today, April 29, 2025, here are the latest developments regarding Xpeng:
## Recent Xpeng Updates
Xpeng continues to make significant strides in the electric vehicle market with several notable developments:
Xpeng recently launched a challenger to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) autonomous driving system. The Guangzhou-based company has set three pricing tiers for its P7+ sedan: 186,800 yuan, 198,800 yuan, and 218,800 yuan[2].
The company is also preparing to introduce a faster-charging variant for the P7+ electric sedan that will support 5C charging, promising improved range capabilities[1].
## Technology Advancements
Xpeng is making progress with its autonomous driving technology:
The company plans to start using its in-house developed autonomous driving chip, called the Turing chip, in its electric vehicles starting in Q2 2025. According to local media reports, this chip will first be implemented in one of Xpeng’s new models[1].
Xpeng recently announced the global rollout of its latest over-the-air software update, XOS 5.6, enhancing the capabilities of its existing vehicles[3].
## Vehicle Lineup Updates
Several updates to Xpeng’s vehicle lineup have been announced:
Xpeng has begun pre-sales of its updated X9 MPV with upgraded features at a higher price point. The 2025 X9 starts at RMB 399,800 ($54,500), which represents an 11.12 percent increase from its predecessor[1].
The company officially launched the 2025 X9 flagship EV earlier this month, setting new standards in smart mobility according to their announcement[5].
## Business Expansion
Xpeng continues to expand its global presence:
The company has signed a distributor agreement to enter the Bahrain market. Xpeng plans to launch the G6 SUV, G9 SUV, and X9 MPV in Bahrain during the second half of this year[1].
Xpeng officially launched in Poland, further expanding its European presence[3].
## Sales Performance
Xpeng has been showing strong delivery numbers:
In March, the company delivered 33,205 cars, exceeding 30,000 deliveries for the fifth consecutive month. For the first quarter of 2025, Xpeng delivered a total of 94,008 vehicles, surpassing the upper end of its guidance range of 91,000 to 93,000 units[1].
Additionally, Xpeng recently filed its 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F and published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report in April[4].