XPeng’s regulatory filings share plans for facelifts to its G6 and G9 EVs, each abandoning LiDAR
According to regulatory filings in China, EV automaker XPeng Motors is planning upgrades to at least two current models. The filings detail facelifts to the XPeng G6 and G9 SUVs and hint at the automaker’s strategy of moving on from LiDAR sensors in favor of pure vision cameras, similar to Tesla.
XPeng Motors continues to hold rank as one of the leading EV automakers in China, consistently expanding its lineup of available models overseas while growing its presence in new markets like Europe. From time to time, like all OEMs, XPeng delivers facelifts to its existing portfolio.
We already saw it with the automaker’s flagship P7 sedan in early 2023, when it began taking orders for its G9 SUV, which initially debuted in the fall of 2022. After that, XPeng launched a new couple SUV called the G6, starting in China at an MSRP below $30,000.
Today, regulatory filings submitted by XPeng Motors detail plans for a facelift for both the G6 and SUVs, and it appears they will arrive without LiDAR sensors, which were present in the ADAS of previous versions.
XPeng to revamp G6 and G9, but without LiDAR sensors
Chinese media outlet CnEVPost reported on XPeng’s latest regulatory filing. It pointed out that the automaker’s plans hint at continuing to remove LiDAR sensors from its EVs in favor of pure vision cameras.
This past July, we reported that XPeng was seen testing a new camouflaged model in China that appeared to lack any visible LiDAR, hinting that the automaker was exploring alternative ADAS technologies like pure vision.
That BEV would become publicly known as the P7+, which was officially unveiled in October and confirmed that XPeng had begun implementing pure vision cameras in place of LiDAR. In terms of pure vision, XPeng shared more details of its new approach to ADAS and self-driving, calling its technology “Eagle Eye.”
At the time, the automaker relayed that its camera sensors collect visual information more accurately and clearly than traditional cameras and can scope out an area as large as 1.8 football fields. XPeng also stated that its Eagle Eye advanced cameras are limited by city or road conditions and have “door-to-door” and “parking space-to-parking space” intelligent driving capabilities.
According to the previously mentioned regulatory filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the G6 and G9 SUVs could also adopt XPeng’s Eagle Eye technology. Each XPeng model had three pages of filings in MIIT’s latest catalog, detailing three trims of each, but with no mention of LiDAR sensors.
The new G6 is 5mm longer than the current version on sale and appears to be abandoning the dual-motor option in favor of three single-motor variants. The G9’s dimensions remain unchanged, and it will continue to be sold with single—and dual-motor powertrain options.
The top-tier Max trims of both SUVs currently available utilize LiDAR sensors but appear to be the last we will see of that configuration for now, as all six trims of the facelifted XPeng EVs do not seem to feature those sensors.
Alongside Tesla, XPeng remains one of the few EV automakers embracing pure vision cameras in favor of LiDAR. XPeng has yet to confirm the removal of LiDAR on these revamped models, so we will need to wait until their official launch to learn more.
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Germany is about to become home to Europe’s largest battery storage system – a massive 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hour (GWh) project in Jänschwalde, Brandenburg.
LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of US-based Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC), are teaming up to build the “GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000.” The four-hour system will use Fluence’s Smartstack technology, its latest large-scale energy storage solution.
Once complete, Europe’s largest battery storage project will play a key role in stabilizing Germany’s grid and storing renewable power for when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. It’s designed to deliver essential grid services, support energy trading, and boost energy security as the country phases out fossil fuels.
LEAG’s broader “GigawattFactory” plan combines solar and wind farms with flexible power plants and large-scale batteries across Germany’s Lusatian energy region. “By constructing gigascale storage facilities, we’re addressing one of the biggest challenges of the energy transition: ensuring constant power regardless of the availability of renewable energies,” said Adi Roesch, CEO of the LEAG Group.
Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda described the project as a “milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe,” adding that it demonstrates how collaboration and cutting-edge technology can “transform the foundation of our economy and our everyday lives.”
The German government recently reaffirmed the importance of storage in building a secure and affordable clean power system. With this 4 GWh giant, LEAG and Fluence are implementing that priority in one of Europe’s most coal-heavy regions.
Read more: Battery boom: 5.6 GW of US energy storage added in Q2
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The GV90 will be the brand’s largest, most luxurious SUV yet. With its official debut coming up, a production version of the Genesis GV90 was spotted in public for the first time, offering a closer look at the stunning SUV.
The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship SUV
Genesis vehicles already have a unique design that’s hard to miss. The big Creste Grille, Two-Line Quad Lamps, and smooth character lines offer a refined, luxurious look, but Genesis is planning to take it to the next level with the GV90.
The GV90 is an “ultra-luxe, state-of-the-art SUV,” according to Genesis. It will be the luxury brand’s new flagship vehicle and first full-size electric SUV.
We got our first look at the flagship SUV last March after Genesis unveiled the Neolun concept at the New York Auto Show.
The GV90 has been spotted out in public several times now, even flashing high-end features like coach doors and adaptive air suspension, but now, we are finally getting our first look at the production version in real life.
A new video from HealerTV shows the production version of the Genesis GV90 in action. Although it’s still covered in camo, you can see a few slight design changes from the concept shown last year.
The headlights and grille appear closer in design to its current vehicles, but other than that, the GV90 looks essentially the same up front as the Neolun concept.
Since it’s still covered, it’s hard to see where the headlights are connected at this point. From the side and rear, the GV90 looks identical to the concept.
Genesis has yet to announce an official launch date, but the GV90 could debut by the end of the year with sales expected to kick off in mid-2026.
The flagship SUV is rumoured to be the first vehicle to debut on Hyundai’s new eM platform, which it claims will “provide 50% improvement in driving range” compared to its current EVs. It will also serve as a tech beacon, featuring Hyundai’s most advanced connectivity and safety tech.
We will learn official prices and final specs soon, but one thing is for sure: it won’t be cheap. The Genesis GV90 is expected to start at around $100,000, but higher trims could cost significantly more with added features and options.
Genesis is also introducing its first hybrid, the GV80, next year, followed by its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) based on the GV70. The EREV is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. There’s also an off-road SUV in the works, which will likely arrive as a 2027 model.
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