Chinese automotive company
XPENG has announced its official entry to the UK and unveiled its new flagship electric vehicle.
The automaker’s UK launch was announced in partnership with International Motors Ltd (IML). Together they plan to open 20 dealers around the country before the end of 2025.
Their debuted vehicle is dubbed the XPENG G6, described as an “ultra-smart all-electric mid-size coupe SUV”, launching with a starting price of £39,990.
Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, said:
“Our launch in the UK, in partnership with IML, marks a significant step in XPENG’s European and global expansion. We are excited to bring a new era of smarter, more sustainable mobility to the UK market and globally. With XPENG’s cutting-edge proprietary technology – ranging from futuristic design and impressive range to ultra-fast charging – we are confident that our vehicles will resonate with UK consumers, offering exceptional quality, innovation, and an outstanding driving experience.”
The UK is reportedly a “crucial step” in the Chinese automaker’s internationalisation strategy.
In a press release the company stated the UK is “the largest EV market in Europe in 2024, but it is also one of the most significant right-hand-drive markets worldwide.”
At the launch event, XPENG showcased an array of vehicles, including:
- XPENG P7+, the world’s first AI-defined vehicle
- XPENG G6, Ultra Smart Coupe SUV
- XPENG G9, Ultra Intelligent Flagship SUV
- XPENG X9, Ultra Smart Large Seven-seater
- eVTOL X2 flying car by XPENG AEROHT, an XPENG subsidiary and Asia’s largest eVTOL company
As part of its UK debut, XPENG has opened pre-orders for its highly anticipated G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV, with launch prices starting at £39,990 and deliveries to begin in March 2025.
Since entering the European market in 2021, XPENG now operates in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, now in the UK and with plans for more expansion.
