Overview

• XPeng inaugurated its first European R&D center and said the P7+ sedan will soon join its regional lineup alongside the G6 and G9.
• CEO He Xiaopeng said the company is considering manufacturing in Europe and is open to acquisitions to bolster its position.
• XPeng plans to expand sales of its lower-cost Mona series to Europe next year, signaling sharper price competition in volume segments.
• Chinese car brands nearly doubled their share of Europe’s market to just over 5% in the first half of 2025, according to Jato Dynamics, as GAC set a goal of at least 50,000 annual sales by 2027 and introduced the Aion V and Aion UT for Europe.
• European automakers showcased countermoves at IAA, including BMW’s Neue Klasse-based iX3 and Mercedes’ next-generation GLC EV featuring an 800-volt charging system.