First details of the Xpeng G7 revealed
As quoted by Chinese media from the approval application, the G7 is specified in the document as being 4,892 millimetres long. We usually round such figures to 4.89 metres, but the millimetre figure is important in this case: Xpeng’s electric flagship G9 is 4.891 millimetres long – so the new model is slightly longer. The G7 is also 1.93 metres wide and 1.66 metres high.
However, the new G7 will not be more spacious. At 2.89 metres, the wheelbase of the G7 is around eleven centimetres shorter than in the G9. The almost identical exterior length is mainly due to a significantly larger rear overhang, as seen in the pictures. That means there is likely to be slightly less space inside the G7, especially in the back seat, but the G7 could score points in terms of boot space – however, this data is not specified in the regulatory filing.
In China, manufacturers must publish standardised data of new vehicles in an official catalogue so consumers can compare the new model with other vehicles. In the case of the Xpeng G7, the data set was published on 10 January, and consumers now have a week to provide feedback. Inclusion in the catalogue of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is the last major step before a model is approved for sale in China.
Xpeng has registered two variants of the G7 in the catalogue, both of which have an output of 218 kW – the electric motor is thus manufactured by an Xpeng subsidiary in Wuhan. All that is known about the battery is that it uses LFP cells from the supplier CALB. Information on the energy content is not yet available. However, there are different figures for the kerb weight. One version is listed at 2,085 kilograms with 18-inch wheels (2,100 kilograms with the optional 20-inch wheels), the other at 2,145 or 2,160 kilograms. Car News China speculates that the difference is mainly due to the different battery pack sizes. However, it is also possible that the 60 kilograms are due to different equipment and that the battery is actually the same. That will only become clear once the order books open, which will probably be in a few weeks.
There are no details on prices yet, but Chinese media assume that the G7 will be available from around 200,000 yuan (approx. 26,700 euros). The price is set quite low, especially considering the lavish equipment. As this strategy of lower prices for the Mona M03 and Xpeng P7+ has led to rising sales figures, it is expected that Xpeng will also adopt this approach for the G7.
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