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Core Viewpoint - Xiaopeng Motors has shown significant growth in Q1 2023, with a 330.8% year-on-year increase in delivery volume, leading to improved revenue and gross profit, positioning the company on the brink of profitability [2][3]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2023, Xiaopeng's total revenue reached 15.81 billion yuan, a 141.5% increase year-on-year, with automotive sales revenue accounting for 14.37 billion yuan, up 159.2% [3]. - The company delivered 94,000 vehicles in Q1, contributing to a gross margin of 15.6%, with automotive gross margin at 10.5% [3]. - The average cost per vehicle was 137,000 yuan, while the average selling price was 153,000 yuan, resulting in a vehicle gross profit of approximately 16,000 yuan [3]. Investment in R&D and Expenses - Xiaopeng increased its R&D expenditure to 1.98 billion yuan, a 46.7% rise, primarily for expanding its product lineup and developing new technologies [5]. - Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose to 1.95 billion yuan, a 40.2% increase, driven by higher commissions due to increased sales [5]. - The net loss for Q1 was 660 million yuan, but this represented a 51.5% reduction year-on-year due to rapid delivery growth [5]. Future Outlook - For Q2 2023, Xiaopeng expects vehicle deliveries between 102,000 and 108,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 237.7% to 257.5%, with total revenue projected between 17.5 billion and 18.7 billion yuan [5]. - The company aims for over double the sales volume for the full year 2025 and anticipates achieving positive free cash flow by the end of the year [5]. New Product Launches - Xiaopeng plans to upgrade five models in Q2 and introduce two new models in Q3, focusing on higher price segments with better gross margins [6]. - The MONA M03 Max will be launched on May 28, featuring advanced AI driving assistance, while the G7 SUV will be pre-released in June [7]. International Expansion - Xiaopeng aims to enter over 60 countries and regions by the end of the year, targeting 50% of sales from overseas markets in the next decade [9]. - In Q1, the company exported 7,615 vehicles, with overseas sales increasing by over 370% year-on-year, and opened more than 40 new stores internationally [9].