XPeng, the innovative Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has officially launched its latest model, the G6 Coupe SUV, in Ireland. This move marks XPeng's entry into the Irish market, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to established brands like Tesla and fellow Chinese manufacturer BYD.
Despite being a relatively young company at just 10 years old, XPeng has rapidly expanded its global footprint with a workforce of 15,000 employees worldwide. The company harbors ambitious plans to sell its vehicles in 60 countries by the end of the year, underscoring its commitment to becoming a major player in the global EV industry.
The Xpeng G6 Coupe, showcased at the South Dublin showroom in Deansgrange adjacent to BYD's showroom, boasts impressive performance metrics. The electric SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds, and its long-range variant can travel up to 570 kilometers on a single charge.
Beyond performance, the G6 Coupe is equipped with advanced AI technology that brings autonomous driving closer to reality. Features include hands-free parking and standard autonomous driving capabilities, offering a competitive edge over Tesla, which charges extra for its autopilot features.
Strong Start in the Irish Market
The name 'Xiǎopéng' translates to 'little fabulous bird' in Chinese, a fitting metaphor given the company's soaring sales in its inaugural week in Ireland. Brand Manager Alan Furlong shared with CGTN, \"We've actually called for more stock. We had orders put in because of the volume that we sold over the last week.\" He added, \"One week opened, the weekend we sold 12 XPengs and now we have more cars on order and they're on their way from China as we speak.\"
With a successful launch and growing demand, XPeng is well on its way to establishing a strong presence in the Irish EV market, offering consumers a compelling alternative to existing electric vehicle options.
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