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In a long-distance test covering more than 1,000 km, the Xpeng P7+ recorded relatively high energy consumption, but countered it with very short charging times. Compared with the Tesla Model 3, this makes one thing clear: In 2026, efficiency and charging performance often still involve a trade-off that manufacturers address in different ways.
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Norway set a new record in August, with EVs accounting for 98.7% of new registrations, making the market virtually all-electric. Volkswagen leads the brand ranking, while the VW ID.4 tops the model chart. Tesla had a notably weaker month, while Toyota, Xpeng and BYD posted strong gains.
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Volkswagen has opened pre-orders in China for the ID. Aura T6, a 4.81-meter electric SUV from the FAW-VW joint venture. Highlights include the CEA platform developed with Xpeng, an LFP battery with up to 77.5 kWh, and a LiDAR-assisted driver-assistance package on higher-end versions.
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Xpeng is launching the G9L, a new flagship SUV that is set to go on sale in China shortly and could later be of interest to Europe as well. The manufacturer is touting exceptional efficiency figures from its own tests, along with an unusually small turning radius despite the vehicle’s large dimensions.
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Some German Xpeng and BYD dealers are reporting delayed payments and lengthy settlement processes. For dealerships, this is more than an annoyance because liquidity is crucial to day-to-day operations. The brands reportedly cite growing pains and internal approval processes as the causes.
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Xpeng aims to exceed 60,000 deliveries per month in the fourth quarter of 2026 and is launching two new SUVs to help achieve that goal: the G9L in September and the Mona L05 in Q4. Both models use 800-volt technology and will be available as all-electric and range-extender variants. At the same time, a major driver-assistance system upgrade is intended to strengthen the software side, with regulatory approval for a broader European rollout targeted for 2027.
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Volkswagen is launching a new electric SUV in China with the ID Aura T6. At 4.8 m long, it is clearly larger than the ID.4. It uses a new platform developed jointly with Xpeng, while its battery and power output are deliberately aimed at the mass market. The price is particularly striking: in China, the entry-level model is expected to cost the equivalent of less than €20,000.