Xpeng Prepares Two New EV Models, G6 And P7+ Have Further Distance

JAKARTA Not only pure electric cars are on the rise in China, but also Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology which is now increasingly in demand. Many automotive manufacturers are competing to present this dual-tech model, including Xpeng, which is increasingly aggressive in expanding its product lines.

Citing the CarNewsChina page, Friday, October 10, Xpeng has just submitted two of the latest EV variants to obtain official sales approval in the bamboo curtain country. Both models are long-distance versions of the G6 SUV and the P7+ sedan, complementing the row of Xpeng EV models that previously covered MPV X9 and the G7 SUV.

This step was revealed through a list of new vehicle models released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology China (MIIT) to receive public comments. The inclusion in this catalog is the final stage before an official vehicle is approved for market in China. Interestingly, the G6 EREV and P7+ EREV respectively already have special pages with NHQ6481SHEVFA and NHQ7150SHEVKA product codes.

In dimensions, the G6 EREV has a length of 4,771 mm, a width of 1,920 mm, and a height of 1,650 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,890 mm. It measures slightly longer than the pure electric version (BEV) G6, which is 4,758 mm long. The model uses a 1.5L gasoline engine made by Harbin Dongan Auto Engine as a generator to expand its reach, with a maximum power of 110 kW the same as used in X9 EREV and G7 EREV. The electrical power is stored in Eve Energy's iron phosphate (LFP) lithium battery.

Meanwhile, P7+ EREV performs bigger and elegant, with a length of 5,071 mm, a width of 1,937 mm, a height of 1,512 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The sedan also relies on a combination of the same range-extender engine and battery as the G6 EREV, promising efficient performance as well as more flexible cruising power.

With this strategy, Xpeng further strengthens its position in the long-distance hybrid electrification vehicle segment, as well as shows that the future of electric cars does not only depend on pure batteries, but also on smart solutions that combine efficiency and comfort.