Group 1 - Xpeng Motors has established a new R&D center in Munich, Germany, marking its expansion in the European market [1][3] - The CEO of Xpeng Motors, He Xiaopeng, reiterated plans for localized production in Europe to avoid tariffs imposed by the European Commission on Chinese electric vehicle imports [3] - The Munich R&D center is Xpeng's ninth global R&D base, following similar establishments in Silicon Valley and San Diego [3] Group 2 - Xpeng Motors plans to launch the G6 and G9 SUVs and the P7 sedan in the German market by March 2024, with new model reservations already open in several European markets [3][4] - The company showcased its new P7 model at the Munich Auto Show, which it claims to be the "world's first AI car," currently only available in China but expected to enter the European market soon [4] - Xpeng has expanded its business into the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Benelux region, with plans to double its market presence from 30 to 60 countries by 2025 [5] Group 3 - In August, Xpeng achieved a record delivery volume of 37,709 vehicles, and aims to increase annual deliveries to over 380,000 units [5] - The company plans to launch mass production of L4 autonomous vehicles by the end of 2026 and is preparing for Robotaxi trials in China [5] - Xpeng is also set to initiate mass production of its humanoid robot "IRON" by 2026 [5]
外媒：小鹏汽车在德国慕尼黑设立新研发中心 进一步拓展欧洲市场布局