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2021
Xpeng opens its first flagship experience center in Beijing
Xpeng opened its first flagship experience center in China in Beijing's Sanlitun area. The article describes it as a customer-facing sales location and says it covers about 500 square meters.
2021
Xpeng owner reports brake failure
A Xpeng vehicle owner said the vehicle suffered a brake failure that nearly caused a fatal accident, and took the car to a Xpeng dealership to protest. The report presents this as the owner's claim.
2021
XPeng responds to owner’s brake-failure complaint
After an owner protested outside an XPeng store with a banner alleging a brake accident and unresolved vehicle problems, XPeng said it was still learning the circumstances and would provide an update when there was progress.
2021
XPeng owner reports alleged brake failure
A XPeng owner said they experienced a brake failure that nearly cost their life and took their car to a XPeng store to protest. The report attributes the claim to the owner; it does not state that the cause was independently confirmed.
2021
Lizhi Podcast launches live podcast feature
Lizhi Podcast launched a podcast live-streaming feature and made it available on XPeng’s intelligent in-car system, where XPeng P7 owners can select and join live sessions.
2021
Xiaopeng discusses planned flying-car launch
Xiaopeng Motors CEO He Xiaopeng said on March 20 that people would be able to ride in a flying car by the end of 2021. The statement describes a future plan, not a completed launch.
2021
Xpeng introduces G3 460c Yuexiang Edition
Xpeng introduced the G3 460c Yuexiang Edition, a new version based on the G3 460i with an LFP battery and low-drag wheels. Reservations opened on March 3, and deliveries were expected to begin in April 2021.
2021
Xpeng recalls G3 vehicles over inverter screw safety risk
Xpeng decided to recall 13,399 G3 vehicles manufactured between March 29, 2019 and September 27, 2020, citing a safety risk from inverter screws that could lead to a short circuit and loss of power.
2021
Xiaopeng announces recall of 13,399 G3 vehicles
Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan covering 13,399 Xiaopeng G3 vehicles produced from March 29, 2019, to September 27, 2020. The notice said tin whiskers on inverter terminals could cause a short circuit and loss of power; the company said it would replace the affected vehicles’ inverters free of charge.
2021
XPeng P7 receives Xmart OS 2.5.0 OTA update
XPeng rolled out the Xmart OS 2.5.0 OTA update for the P7, adding more than 40 functions and optimizing more than 200 user-experience features.
2021
Xpeng enters strategic partnerships with five banks
Xpeng announced strategic partnerships with five Guangdong-based banks. The banks jointly agreed to provide Xpeng with a total credit facility of RMB 12.8 billion to support its operations and the development of its production, sales and service systems.
2021
Xpeng teases a new car model
Xpeng published a teaser image for a new product and said, “新鹏友，今年见” (“See you this year, new friend”). The article describes the car as appearing to be a sedan; its model name and specifications were not confirmed in the cited teaser.
2020
Xpeng begins G3 deliveries in Norway
Xpeng began delivering its electric cars to customers in Norway, with 100 G3 SUVs being handed over in 28 Norwegian cities.
2020
Xpeng raises $2.16 billion through a share sale
Xpeng raised $2.16 billion by selling 48 million American depositary shares at $45 each. The article says the sale was recently completed but does not establish its calendar date.
2020
Lizhi and XPeng partner on in-car audio
Lizhi and XPeng entered a cooperation on in-car audio. Lizhi will use its content library, audio technology, and AI-powered recommendation system to deliver podcast content for the in-car setting, while XPeng will use Lizhi's content and technology to enhance the in-car experience for its owners.
2020
XPeng announced plans for a lidar-equipped production car
XPeng announced that it planned to launch the world's first production smart car equipped with lidar in 2021; the source reports this as a future plan, not a completed launch.
2020
XPeng P7 Wing Edition released
XPeng formally released the P7 Wing Edition at the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show. Its two versions were priced at 366,900–409,900 yuan after subsidies.
2020
Xiaopeng launched a battery finance-leasing plan
Xiaopeng launched a battery finance-leasing plan less than half a month after NIO launched its battery-rental service; the source does not give the launch date.
2020
XPeng files for a U.S. IPO
XPeng filed a Form F-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, seeking to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker XPEV. The filing said the fundraising amount was not yet determined.
2020
小鹏汽车 completes nearly $500 million Series C+ funding
小鹏汽车 announced that it had completed nearly $500 million in Series C+ funding, with Aspex, Coatue, Hillhouse Capital and Sequoia China as the main investors.