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Xpeng Says China Close to Building ‘Killer’ Rival to Tesla Model Y

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Xpeng Says China Close to Building ‘Killer’ Rival to Tesla Model Y

TL;DR

  • Xpeng aims to produce a 'killer' electric vehicle that will beat Tesla's Model Y.
  • The new Xpeng L03 electric SUV is priced at €35,600, undercutting Tesla's Model Y.
  • Xpeng is seeking to expand into the European premium car segment with advanced software and autonomous technology.
  • The company plans to launch its second-generation Vision-Language-Action (VLA) software in Europe from 2027, competing with Tesla's FSD.
  • Xpeng is in talks with Volkswagen and other carmakers to establish a second manufacturing facility in Europe, potentially in Germany.