With the expansion of Chinese automakers into Latin America, it is not ruled out that the brand will reach our country in the short term, marking a new chapter in the growing presence of electric vehicles from the Asian giant in the region.
In a clear example of the direction that electric mobility is taking in China, XPENGone of the most innovative manufacturers in the country, presented to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) the new version EREV (extended range electric vehicle) of his minivan X9until now only available with 100% electric motorization.
Registration with the state agency marks the step prior to its commercial approval. According to official documentation, the new X9 EREV maintains the distance between axles 3160mmbut grows slightly in length until 5316mmmaintaining 1988mm wide and 1785mm high. Weight 2750 kilos and can reach a maximum speed of 180km/h.
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Its propulsion system combines a 1.5-liter 110 kW (148 HP) turbo gasoline enginewhose function is not to move the vehicle, but recharge the battery when the energy level drops. The battery, provided by CALB Techoffers a electric range of about 450 kmwhile the total combined autonomy exceeds 1400 kmaccording to the test cycle CLTCa Chinese standard that usually yields more optimistic values than European or American ones.
The president and CEO of the company, He Xiaopengconfirmed in his account Weibo that the X9 EREV will be a global model, currently in the validation phase in more than 20 countries, 330 cities and 20 million kilometers of tests. “We want it to be a truly reliable large seven-seat family car,” the executive highlighted.
Inside, the model retains the technological style of the electric version, with a 17.3 inch central screena 10.25″ digital board and one 21.4″ 3K rear screen. It also includes XPILOT 2.5 supportwith advanced driving systems such as autonomous braking, lane control, 360° vision and blind spot detection.
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Although XPENG has not yet communicated prices for the new EREV, the current X9 electric range is sold in China between 359,800 and 419,800 yuan (some US$50,000 US$57,800). Production will take place at the plant Guangzhouwith launch planned for the fourth quarter of 2025.
In line with the rise of extended range electric vehiclesa trend that brands such as Li Self and BeingsXPENG seeks to offer an intermediate alternative for drivers who want to join electrification without worrying about autonomy.
With the expansion of Chinese automobile companies into Latin America, It is not ruled out that the brand reaches Argentina in the short termmarking a new chapter in the Asian giant’s growing presence of electric vehicles in the region.
Source: Ambito
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