Xpeng, yet another gigantic Chinese brand of which few on these shores will have heard, has already announced plans for a flying car, and cars which use artificial intelligence. Don’t get too excited yet though, as so far the only Xpeng model confirmed for the Irish car market is a fairly conventional G6 SUV.
Possibly just as importantly, Xpeng’s G6 is exceptionally fast to charge, using a Porsche-style 800-volt charging system to inhale between 200kW and 280kW of DC fast-charging power, again depending on which model you pick.‘There are times I regret having kids. They’re adults, and it’s now that I’m regretting it, which seems strange’The G6 is part of a fast-expanding lineup of Xpeng models which include two saloons — the compact P5 and the larger P7 — a big MPV and SUVs both larger and smaller.
That could include a European manufacturing site, but there has also been some thawing of relations between the EU and China in recent weeks, with talk of a way forward being found to strike a peace in the mini trade war over electric cars. Xpeng vice chairman and president, Brian Gu said: “Our partnership with Motor Distributors Limited marks an important step in Xpeng’s global expansion. We are excited to introduce Irish consumers to a new standard in electric mobility, combining innovative technology with exceptional design to deliver an unparalleled experience that meets the demands of today’s drivers.