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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T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), formerly FREYR Battery, kicks off preparations for its new solar cell factory, set to be one of the largest in the US.
T1 Energy has chosen Yates Construction as the contractor for preconstruction services and site preparations for its planned $850 million, G2_Austin 5 GW Solar Cell Facility.
The G2_Austin site is in Milam County, Texas, in the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistix Campus at Sandow Lakes.
It’s expected to create up to 1,800 new direct US advanced manufacturing jobs. Construction is on track to kick off in mid-2025, and the facility is expected to begin producing cells by the end of 2026. There are currently far fewer solar cell manufacturing sites in the US than solar module factories, according to the SEIA.
On December 24, FREYR announced that it had closed its acquisition of China-headquartered Trina Solar’s 5-gigawatt (GW), 1.35 million-square-foot solar panel factory in Wilmer, Texas. The company renamed the factory G1_Dallas, which employs more than 1,000 people and is now fully online.
Daniel Barcelo, T1’s chairman of the board and CEO, said, “Our facilities will manufacture solar cells and modules to invigorate our economy with abundant energy. We’re excited to work with Yates and Milam County to bring American advanced manufacturing to the heart of Texas and to unlock our most scalable energy resources.”
T1 Energy says it anticipates finalizing commercial terms with Yates Construction as General Contractor.
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The EV2 is set to arrive as Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle next year. With its official debut coming up, the electric SUV was spotted driving on public roads. The electric SUV may be small, but it looks bigger in person.
Kia’s new EV2 is an affordable, small electric SUV
Kia has yet to say precisely how big the EV2 will be, but it’s expected to be around 4,000 mm (157″), or slightly smaller than the EV3 at 4,300 mm (169.3″). That’s even more compact than the outgoing Chevy Bolt EV (163.2″).
During its EV Day event in April, Kia unveiled the Concept EV2, a preview of the entry-level EV that will sit below the EV3.
Although it’s the brand’s smallest EV, Kia promises that it will feel larger when you’re inside. The EV2 sits higher than you’d expect with a wide front end, giving it a bigger presence on the road, similar to the three-row EV9.
We got a sneak peek at Kia’s affordable EV last month after it was spotted testing on public roads in Korea, but the latest sighting gives us a closer look at the EV2 in its production form. The new video from HealerTV reveals a few details that could look a little different from the concept.
The footage shows what appears to be different daytime running lights (DRLs). When Kia unveiled the Concept EV2 in April, it featured a unique split vertical headlight design.
The EV2 spotted driving still has the split design, but both the inner and outer lights appear to be angled more inwards. It’s not a huge difference, but given most of Kia’s new EVs look almost identical to the concepts, this could be something to keep an eye on.
Prices, specs, and more
Despite being an entry-level model, the EV2 is still equipped with advanced technology and features, including vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, which allows it to power a campsite, home appliances, and other electronics. With OTA updates, it will only get smarter and more advanced over time.
The interior will feature Kia’s new ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit), which features dual 12.3″ driver cluster and touchscreen navigation screens in a panoramic display.
Like its other new EV models, it’s also expected to include a 5″ climate control display for nearly 30″ of screen space.
Kia plans to launch the EV2 next year in Europe and “other global regions.” For those in the US, sorry to disappoint, but it’s not expected to make the trip overseas. We do have the EV4, Kia’s first electric sedan, to look forward to.
We will learn prices and final specs closer to launch, but given it will sit below the EV3, it will likely be cheaper than that.
The EV3 starts at £32,995 ($44,800) in the UK and €35,990 ($41,600) in Europe. Kia’s CEO, Ho-Sung Song, told Autocar in 2023 that the company aims to launch the EV2 at around £25,000 ($32,000) in the UK. With new battery technology and other advancements, it could be even more affordable when it arrives next year.
Kia isn’t the only automaker gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV. Last week, we got a glimpse of the upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 after it was spotted in public testing.
Should Kia bring the EV2 to the US? Would you buy one for around $30,000 or even slightly less? Drop us a comment below and let us know.
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This electric pickup is taking Korea by storm, now it’s going global on a ‘full-scale conquest’
It’s not a Kia or Hyundai, but the Musso EV pickup truck is shaking up the Korean Market. After the first models left for Europe, the company’s CEO is already saying it will be a “driving force” as it goes on a global conquest.
Korea has a new EV pickup that’s going global
During an event celebrating the first exports of its new Musso EV and Torres HEV pickup trucks, KG Mobility’s CEO, Kwak Jae-Seon, said the new models “have already received favorable reviews and garnered much attention from reporters and sales agents.”
KG Mobility (KGM) expects them to serve as “a driving force” as it expands exports into new global markets. The first Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) hit the seas on June 12 carrying 983 vehicles, 184 Musso EVs, and 799 Torres HEVs.
The vessel is headed for Europe, where the first models will be sold in Germany, Spain, Norway, Hungary, and other markets, starting in August.
Jae-Seon, who personally drove the Musso EV onto the car carrier, said during the event that pickup is now on a “full-scale conquest” as it rolls out globally.
KGM’s EV pickup has already generated quite the buzz in Korea, beating Hyundai and Kia to the first fully electric pickup truck.
After launching the Musso EV pickup in Korea in March, the company announced it had secured over 3,200 orders in two weeks. The Special Edition model sold out in an hour and a half.
KGM promotes the vehicles as “a new alternative to mid-size SUVs” that’s more useful as an everyday ride with more interior space.
Measuring 5,160 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, and 1,740 mm tall, the electric pickup is about the size of a Ford Ranger (5,225 mm long, 1,910 mm wide, and 1,866 mm tall).
The infotainment system looks a lot like new Hyundai and Kia EVs with a dual 12.3″ driver cluster and touchscreen navigation screens in a panoramic display.
It also comes with a Land Rover-like ClearSite Ground View camera, allowing you to see what’s beneath you through several strategically placed cameras.
The electric pickup is powered by an 86.6 kWh LFP battery, providing a range of nearly 250 miles (400 km). With up 200 kW fast charging, it can recharge to 80% in 24 minutes.
KGM’s Musso EV is available in both single (FWD) and dual-motor setups. The FWD version features a 152.2 kW front motor, producing up to 207 horsepower, while the AWD model boasts up to 413 horsepower. It can tow almost 4,000 lbs (1.8 tons) and includes a “trailer sway function” to stabilize the vehicle while towing.
The Musso EV pickup starts at 48 million won, or about $35,000. With incentives, KGM says the purchase price is closer to 39.62 million won ($29,000).
With more monthly exports in May than it has in 10 years, KGM expects the Musso EV pickup to accelerate the momentum.
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