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XPeng Advances European Expansion with Refreshed X9 MPV Despite Sales Dip

XPeng unveils a revamped X9 MPV with cutting-edge AI technology, targeting European markets by July, as Tesla and Xiaomi see significant weekly sales growth in China.

Overview

  • XPeng's weekly sales in China fell by 11% to 6,700 units from April 7-13, though the company remains on track to meet its annual sales targets.
  • Tesla's sales in China surged 50% during the same period, with 5,300 vehicles sold, driven by a production ramp-up of the Model Y.
  • Xiaomi's debut EV, the SU7, rebounded with a 23.5% weekly sales increase, reaching 6,300 units after a holiday-related production disruption.
  • XPeng launched a refreshed X9 MPV featuring 496 technical upgrades and its proprietary Turing AI Smart Driving chip, with plans to introduce the model in European markets starting in July.
  • US-China trade tensions continue to impact the NEV market, with Tesla halting new orders for its Model S and Model X in China due to rising tariffs.