XPeng Motors unveils P7+ in Paris alongside pre-sale pricing, stresses commitment to Europe
Four days after XPeng Motors first unveiled its new P7+ EV, hailed as the “world’s first AI car,” the Chinese Automaker showcased it to the European public during the Paris Motor Show. Following the event, pre-sales of the P7+ began in China, and XPeng shared initial pricing.
As we recapped last week during the initial unveiling in China, XPeng Motors’ ($XPEV) P7+ is a new AI-centric evolution of XPeng Motors flagship sedan, the P7. That model has already made its way to new markets in Europe alongside the G9 SUV and G6 compact.
Today’s latest progress milestone dates back to February 2024, when spy images emerged of a new camouflaged BEV from XPeng that appeared to have ditched LiDAR in favor of pure vision cameras, similar to Tesla’s approach with FSD/Autopilot.
After confirming this past summer that the vehicle name and that it would, in fact, not come equipped with LiDAR, XPeng set a date to officially unveil the P7+ to the public in China. That event, held last week in Shenzen, offered plenty of updates on the XPeng P7+, including battery sizes and range estimates, but we still didn’t know the pricing.
At the time, XPeng said it would unveil the new model to Europe during the Paris Motor Show, and that additional event took place today alongside a start of pre-sales.
XPeng P7+ presale pricing kicks off lower than the Model 3
XPeng Motors used the annual Paris Motor Show as a platform to not only showcase its latest BEV technology but also reinforce its commitment to selling its vehicles in Europe and continue its quest to become a globally recognized automaker.
Similar to its event in China last week, XPeng emphasized its new AI technology and pure vision camera systems, which it calls its “AI Hawkeye Visual Solution,” to deliver a new “three-in-one” BEV that kicks off a new future for the automaker in which additional models will utilize similar AI-centric features.
Hawkeye vision features two 8M cameras in the front and rear of the P7+, as well as millimeter-wave radars and ultrasonic radars, which combine to deliver ADAS driving performance comparable to its previous approach that relied on costly LiDAR systems and HD map coverage.
The result is an intelligent driving system that operates using clearer, more accurate, and longer-range vision and perception, allowing the EV’s in-car computer to function effectively in all lighting conditions on the road. Per XPeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng:
XPENG believes the future of the automotive industry is rooted in technology, with AI and autonomous driving set to be the next revolution. Technology must benefit the user. XPENG cars today assist drivers with advanced ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), and in the near future, they will make autonomous decisions, becoming a driver’s companion or a mobile butler, revolutionizing the mobility experience for our global customers. XPENG will continue investing in R&D to expand our vehicle portfolio and bring innovative smart technology to a world with zero accidents, zero traffic congestion, and zero emissions.
Before digging into the presale pricing of the new P7+, XPeng shared several highlights of its technology as a roadmap to future implementations across its BEV portfolio:
- Advanced ADAS standard on all lineups, with no fees or subscriptions, constantly evolving through over-the-air (OTA) updates.
- XPENG AI Hawkeye Visual Solution, powered by end-to-end AI large models, which enhances the understanding of time and space in surrounding environments while improving precision, range, and color resolution.
- The spacious interior surpasses the average SUV, with space for 33 carry-on suitcases (with the rear seats folded down).
- A standard 800V high-voltage SiC platform from XPeng G9 and G6 delivers ultra-fast charging and energy consumption of 11.6 kWh/100 km – better than competitors in its segment.
While unveiling the new model in Paris, XPeng Motors stressed its commitment to European expansion despite recently imposed tariffs on Chinese-built EV imports. The automaker currently sells three models mentioned above in several markets overseas, including Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal.
The P7+ will soon join its BEV siblings in Europe as XPeng has promised further expansions to new markets. Lastly, XPeng officially opened pre-orders of the P7+ in China and shared initial pricing, which is relatively low given the size and scope of its technology.
The XPeng P7+ pricing starts at RMB 209,800 ($29,610), which is RMB 22,100 ($3,120) less than the starting price of a Tesla Model 3 in China. While it will only cost Chinese customers RMB 99 to secure a pre-order of the P7+, pricing could go down even further when the model officially launches next month, making it an even more affordable and exciting new EV on the horizon.
We will keep you updated as we learn more about the XPeng P7+ and its pricing. Until then, you can view the new model up close in the video from XPeng below. Or if you’re at the Paris Motor Show, you can see it in person at XPeng’s booth in Hall 6.
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Over the weekend, Tesla began offering many Cybertruck trade-in estimated values above the original purchase price, apparently due to a glitch in its system.
Tesla offers online trade-in estimates for individuals considering purchasing a vehicle from them.
Over the last few days, Cybertruck owners who submitted their vehicles through the system were surprised to see Tesla offering extremely high valuations on the vehicle, often above what they originally paid for the electric truck.
Here are a few examples:
- $79,200 for a 2025 Cybertruck AWD with 18,000 miles. Since this is a 2025 model year, it was eligible for the tax credit and Tesla is offering the same price as new without incentive.
- Here Tesla offered $118,800 for a 2024 Cybertruck ‘Cyberbeast’ tri-motor with 21,000 miles.
- In this example, Tesla offers $11,000 more than the owner originally paid for a 2024 Cybertruck.
The trade-in estimates made no sense. Tesla has been known to offer more attractive estimates online and then come lower with the official final offer, but this is on a whole different level.
Some speculated that Tesla’s trade-in estimate system was malfunctioning, while others thought Tesla was indirectly recalling early Cybertrucks.
It appears to be the former.
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners who tried to go through a new order with their Cybertruck as a trade-in were told by Tesla advisors that the system was “glitching” and they would not be honoring those prices.
Tesla told buyers that it would be refunding its usually “non-refundable” order fee.
Electrek’s Take
That’s a weird glitch. I assume that it was trying to change how the trade-in value would be estimated and the new math didn’t work for the Cybertruck for whatever reason.
It’s the only thing that makes sense to me.
The Cybertruck’s value is already quite weird due to the fact that Tesla still has new vehicles made in 2024, which are not eligible for the tax credit incentive, while the new ones made in 2025 are eligible.
There’s also the Foundation Series, which bundles many features for a $20,000 higher price.
All these things affect the value and can make it hard to compare with new Cybertrucks offered with 0% interest.
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Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S never really found its place — but when dealers started discounting the Jeep brands forward-looking flagship by nearly $25,000 back in June, I wrote that it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look.
This month, the discounts are even better.
UPDATE 23AUG25: I found you some even better EV deals!
Whether we’re talking about Mercedes-Benz, Cerberus, Fiat, or even Enzo Ferrari, outsiders have labeled Jeep as a potentially premium brand that could, “if managed properly,” command luxury-level prices all over the globe. That hasn’t happened, and Stellantis is just the latest in a long line of companies to sink massive capital into the brand only to realize that people will not, in fact, spend Mercedes money on a Jeep.
That said, the Jeep Wagoneer S is not a bad car (and neither is its totally different, hideously massive, ICE-powered Wagoneer sibling, frankly). Built on the same Stellantis STLA Large vehicle platform that underpins the sporty Charger Daytona EVs, the confusingly-named Wagoneer S packs dual electric motors putting out almost 600 hp. That’s good enough to scoot the ‘ute 0 to 60 mph in a stomach-turning 3.5 seconds and enough, on paper, to convince Stellantis executives that they had developed a real, market-ready alternative to the Tesla Model Y.
With the wrong name and a sky-high starting price of $66,995 (not including the $1,795 destination fee), however, that demand didn’t materialize, leaving the Wagoneer S languishing on dealer lots across the country.
That could be about to change, however, thanks to big discounts on Wagoneer S being reported at CDJR dealers in several states:
- Jeff Belzer’s in Minnesota has a 2025 Wagoneer S Limited with a $67,790 MSRP for $39,758 ($28,032 off)
- Troncalli CDJR in Georgia has a 2025 Wagoneer S Limited with a $67,590 MSRP for $42,697 ($24,893 off)
- Whitewater CDJR in Minnesota has a 2025 Wagoneer S Limited with a $67,790 MSRP for $43,846 ($23,944 off)
- Antioch CDJR in Illinois has a 2025 Wagoneer S Limited with a $67,790 MSRP for $44,540 ($23,250 off)
“Stellantis bet big on electric versions of iconic American brands like Jeep and Dodge, but consumers aren’t buying the premise,” writes CDG’s Marcus Amick. “(Stellantis’ dealer body) is now stuck with expensive EVs that need huge discounts to move, eating into already thin margins while competitors focus on [more] profitable gas-powered vehicles.”
All of which is to say: if you’ve found yourself drawn to the Jeep Wagoneer S, but couldn’t quite stomach the $70,000+ window stickers, you might want to check in with your local Jeep dealer and see how you feel about it at a JCPenneys-like 30% off!
Jeep Wagoneer S gallery
Original content from Electrek; images via Stellantis.
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Multinational equipment brand SANY just launched a clever new 50-ton reach stacker that pairs gravity and an F1-style KERS system to generate electricity, improve operating efficiency, and reduce costs. The best part: they’re putting that smart tech to work by helping clean up (and shore up) the grid.
Short for Kinetic Energy Recovery System, KERS was a staple of Formula 1 in the late aught and 2010s. Essentially an advanced form of regenerative braking, KERS captured the kinetic energy of a car at speed that would normally be lost as heat when the brake pads pressed against the brake discs. Instead of heat, KERS converted that energy into electricity (storing it in a battery or flywheel), to be deployed later.
Sebastian Vettel explains KERS
In practice, KERS gave drivers an extra boost of horsepower at the push of a button, enabling them to attack or defend their position on track and adding a fresh strategic element to the sport. In SANY’s case, that stored power is fed back into the reach stacker’s electric hydraulic system, reducing pressure loss across the high-pressure setup by 50%, and lowering the machine’s overall energy consumption by more than 60%.
Energy recovery is a key feature. The potential energy of the boom, lifting gear and energy storage cabinets during the boom’s descent can be recovered efficiently with an overall recovery efficiency of over 65%. That means every 1 kWh of consumption in lifting can be recovered by 0.4 kWh during descent.
The 50t reach stacker is available with a 512 kWh swappable battery pack that’s compatible with other SANY heavy equipment assets, and supports both DC fast charging when swapping isn’t practical or (for whatever reason) desirable.
On a single charge and backed by the onboard KERS, that’s good enough for the machine can lift and move containers for more than 7 continuous hours, which SANY claims significantly reducing downtime for charging compared to other, similar equipment assets.
The new SANY reach stacker can stack six 50-ton containers, greatly enhancing a site’s container and battery storage density within a limited space. The first units will reach unnamed customers building out a utility-scale energy storage project by the end of this month.
Electrek’s Take
All the great stuff I was saying about the new 65-tonne XCMG still holds true for the SANY (especially when they take the wraps off their own 65t BESS-specific unit later this year), but the SANY adds smart battery swap tech and what seems to be more efficient operations, too.
Regardless of which one you choose, it seems like the available options for reach stacker operators are just getting better and better!
SOURCE | IMAGES: SANY.
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