Overview

• XPeng opened its first European R&D center in Munich and said it is weighing local manufacturing as well as potential acquisitions to accelerate its expansion.
• The company confirmed the P7+ sedan will arrive in Europe soon and plans to introduce its lower-cost Mona series in the region next year.
• Chinese brands nearly doubled their European market share in the first half of 2025 to just over 5%, according to Jato Dynamics.
• GAC targets about 3,000 sales in Europe this year and at least 50,000 by 2027, and plans to offer the Aion V and Aion UT to European buyers.
• BMW unveiled its Neue Klasse–based iX3 with roughly 30% more range and faster charging and Mercedes previewed a next‑generation GLC with an 800‑volt system, while a BMW board member warned many Chinese automakers still struggle to turn a profit.