XPeng launches GX SUV with 750 km range, L4‑ready hardware at $58k
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- XPeng unveiled the GX flagship SUV at the Beijing Auto Show, marking its entry into the premium six‑seat SUV segment.
- XPeng set the GX’s price at 399,800 yuan (≈$58,000) and advertised an AWD pure‑electric range of up to 750 km (466 mi) on an 800‑volt silicon‑carbide platform with 5C supercharging.
- XPeng equipped the GX with L4‑ready autonomous hardware, including four proprietary Turing AI chips delivering 3,000 TOPS and a Bosch steer‑by‑wire system that enables low‑latency AI steering control.
- XPeng built a six‑layer aviation‑grade safety redundancy system covering steering, braking, power supply, drive, communication, and unlocking, plus a “Driver Incapacity” fallback mode.
- XPeng offered two powertrain options – a pure‑electric BEV with 750 km range and an extended‑range EREV with 430 km electric range and a combined 1,585 km range – both with all‑wheel drive.
- XPeng positioned the GX against European luxury SUVs and domestic rivals (Li Auto L9, AITO M9, NIO ES8), noting its lower price but also reporting some Chinese buyers view it as pricey for the market.
Why it matters: The GX gives XPeng a foothold in the upscale SUV segment, offering Chinese buyers a high‑tech, lower‑priced alternative to European luxury models; meanwhile, rivals such as Li Auto and NIO may lose market share if buyers favor the GX’s range and autonomous features.
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