XPeng Motors officially launches P7+ BEV starting at $26,150 and capable of up to 441 mile range
As promised, XPeng Motors followed yesterday’s annual Tech Day event with the launch of its next all-electric model, the P7+. The sleek sedan arrives priced below previous pre-order numbers and is loaded with AI-centric technology while providing multiple battery chemistries to offer varying ranges.
Today’s launch of the P7+ was expected, as Chinese automaker XPeng Motors ($XPEV) has been promising it for over a month. The company unveiled the new BEV, which arrives as an AI-centric evolution of XPeng’s flagship sedan, the P7, in October.
The new model is noteworthy because it is the first XPeng model to abandon LiDAR sensors in favor of pure vision cameras in a new advanced system we now know as “Hawkeye Vision” (as an Iowa alum, I love this).
Four days after the unveiling, XPeng debuted the P7+ at the Paris Motor Show, kicking off pre-sales in China with initial pricing starting at RMB 209,800 ($29,610). At the time, XPeng Motors shared it would officially launch the new P7+ on November 7, 2024.
Here we are, and XPeng has made good on that promise, divulging some juicy new details, including interior shots, range estimates, and official pricing, which is lower than initially advertised.
XPeng launches P7+ below pre-order prices
Earlier today, in Guangzhou, China, XPeng held a launch event for the new P7+ AI smart hatchback. This was followed by updates to its Weibo page and a press release featuring the images above and below.
The new BEV has officially launched with much of the technology we previously covered, including the automaker’s new “cutting-edge AI architecture. Company founder and chairman He Xiaopeng spoke:
In traditional cars, being premium has often been defined by design and features, but in the era of AI-defined vehicles, true premium quality is inseparable from intelligent technology.
XPeng Motors believes it has achieved this vision with the P7+ and describes it as the first vehicle to incorporate large AI models into smart driving and cockpit functions. That starts with the vehicle’s ADAS, equipped with XPeng’s in-house XOS 5.4 software platform and the aforementioned AI Hawkeye Visual Solution.
The automaker shared that the former can enhance human-like interactions fourfold, with a 53% increase in lane-change success and a 155% improvement in detour handling during autonomous driving sessions.
The P7+’s cockpit (seen below) features XPeng’s proprietary X-GPT model, powered by a Qualcomm 8295P chip that delivers 50% better performance. The system enables drivers to interact with intelligent, natural voice interactions with in-depth comprehension, offering several functions that can be activated by a simple voice command.
The interior features a 15.6-inch central control screen on the dash, a 10.25-inch digital instrument display for the driver, and an 8-inch rear entertainment screen with three-screen connectivity throughout.
And now, for the moment, you’ve all been waiting for – specs and pricing (and so have we). Per XPeng, the new P7+ has launched with two standard variants and one limited edition premium model, of which only 500 units will be sold.
The entry-level variant features a 60.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack with cells from Eve Energy, offering a (CLTC) range of 602 km (374 miles). However, XPeng said that the initial range could be boosted to 615 km (382 miles) after an OTA system update, which will be available next month.
The other two variants use the same chemistry but with a larger 76.3 kWh pack that offers CLTC ranges of 710 km (441 miles) and 685 km (426 miles), respectively. Following a software update next month, those variants should also see a slight range increase.
XPeng Motors is touting the LFP battery packs in the P7+ as the “world’s thinnest” (109 mm), enabling more passenger headroom (973 mm) in the hatchback, a vehicle design that is often tight on interior space. Speaking of space, XPeng made a point to showcase the cargo capacity of the P7+, which is 725 liters with the rear seats folded down, capable of hauling 33 carry-on suitcases. There is also a frunk (see image above) that adds additional space for stowage.
As for pricing, XPeng Motors’ MSRP of the P7+ is lower than initially promised. It will start at RMB 186,800 ($26,150), RMB 23,000 ($3,221) lower than the pre-order price shared last month.
The standard variant with the larger pack starts at RMB 198,800 ($27,840), while the limited edition model is priced at RMB 218,800 ($30,640). Deliveries are expected to begin in China later this month.
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On today’s festive episode of Quick Charge, Tesla steps up for its owners by calling in mobile charging stations to cut down on wait time. Meanwhile Hyundai has some extra goodies for your stockings and Texas is cleaning up its act.
We’ve also got big savings for Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra shoppers, as well as some good environmental news in the form of new solar and wind projects coming online at a record clip, and a dirty Texas mine that’s cleaning up its act.
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Dodge is rolling out a hefty discount on the 2025 Charger Daytona EV even though it hasn’t officially hit the market yet. According to a dealer bulletin, the 2025 Daytona EV qualifies for a juicy $3,000 discount, but you won’t see it advertised anywhere. Here’s how you could snag this deal and save big.
On December 13, Stellantis introduced the BEV Dealer Cash Coupon Program, an incentive program designed to sweeten the deal on electric Dodge models. Under this program, dealers get a $1,000 cash coupon for the Charger Daytona – and here’s the kicker – they can stack up to three of these coupons for a total of $3,000 in savings. Unlike traditional rebates that go directly to the buyer, dealers have the option to keep the incentive as extra profit.
The program covers both the 2024 and 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs for purchases and leases. But there’s more: if you’re leasing, you can stack that $3,000 dealer cash with a $7,500 lease incentive tied to a commercial tax credit (unavailable when buying). Add it all up, and you could score a whopping $10,500 in savings. This deal is slated to end on April 30, 2025, so there’s time to plan your move.
For some context, the 2024 Dodge Charger EV starts at $61,590, including destination fees. With $10,500 in potential savings, that’s an impressive 17% discount off MSRP—and that’s before you factor in any additional dealer discounts. Interestingly, Dodge has a higher-than-usual difference between invoice and MSRP pricing on the Daytona, meaning there’s room for negotiation if you’re savvy.
Of course, there are a few things to watch out for. Dealer participation varies, so your results may depend on where you shop. Plus, Dodge hasn’t released pricing for the 2025 Charger Daytona yet, so there’s some guesswork involved. Still, if you’re hunting for a bargain, the 2024 Charger EV stands out as one of the best financing deals right now, offering 0% interest for up to 72 months.
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Toyota’s electric SUV may soon get a fresh start. After a rocky debut, the Toyota bZ4X is reportedly due for a rebrand, with a new name coming as soon as 2026.
Is Toyota giving the bZ4X a new name?
After launching the bZ4X in 2022, Toyota’s first electric SUV had a bumpy market debut. In June 2022, all bZ4X models were recalled over concerns that the wheels could fall off.
Since then, Toyota has struggled to gain traction. Through the first nine months of 2024, Toyota sold 13,577 bZ4X models in the US. Although that’s double the roughly 6,500 sold through Q3 2023, it’s still less than 1% of its over 1.7 total vehicles sold through September.
As Toyota looks to turn things around, the bZ4X is due for a complete rebrand. Speaking at a recent auto press event in Quebec, a regional director for Toyota Canada said the company is preparing to change the bZ4X name.
According to Motor Illustrated, Patrick Ryan, Toyota’s regional director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, said the name change will occur over the next year.
Toyota just revealed the 2025 bZ4X last week, so it will likely be for the 2026 model year. Prices for the 2025 Toyota bZ4X start at $37,070 in the US, or $6,000 less than the outgoing model. The FWD model has an EPA-estimated range of up to 252 miles, while the AWD trim has a range of up to 222 miles.
Toyota promotes its bZ branding as “beyond Zero” in reference to EVs cutting emissions. Meanwhile, the “4” determines its format (think RAV4), and the X tells us it’s a crossover.
In the US, all Toyota vehicles are badged with an actual name other than the RAV4 and bZ4X. A new name may make sense since bZ4X is a bit of a tongue twister and had a less-than-favorable reception.
After unveiling its new Urban Cruiser electric SUV earlier this month, will Toyota follow a similar route with the bZ4X? Although its first three-row electric SUV is now delayed until 2026, we could see a completely different naming system rollout.
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