XPENG(US:XPEV) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-10 01:45Core Insights - The first model developed in collaboration between Volkswagen Group and Xpeng Motors will be launched on December 31, 2023, taking only 18 months to develop [1][5]. Group 1: R&D Transformation - Volkswagen Group has shifted its R&D decision-making authority from Germany to its Chinese team, granting significant autonomy in key areas such as overall vehicle development, platform development, electronic and electrical architecture, and software development starting this year [3][7]. - In July 2024, Volkswagen Group and Xpeng Motors signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the joint development of electronic and electrical architecture for the CMP and MEB platforms, aimed at creating industry-leading technology [3][7]. - In August 2023, it was announced that the jointly developed electronic and electrical architecture will be integrated into Volkswagen's pure electric vehicle platforms in China, as well as its fuel and plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms [3][7]. Group 2: CEA Architecture - The CEA 1.0 architecture is designed to quickly address Volkswagen Group's deficiencies in electronic and electrical architecture, with the first vehicle expected to be delivered by the end of this year and four additional vehicles planned for next year [4][8]. - The CEA 2.0 architecture will expand horizontally to support not only A-class vehicles but also D-class vehicles, and will provide multi-power support, including pure electric, range-extended, and hybrid options, marking a significant milestone for Volkswagen [4][8]. - The CEA architecture will undergo iterations every two years, with CEA 2.0 expected in 2027 and CEA 3.0 in 2029 [4][8].