BEIJING: The automakers worldwide are increasingly focusing on environmentally friendly fuels as alternatives to conventional energy sources, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the charge.
Chinese company XPeng has now introduced a breakthrough: the G7 SUV, an electric hybrid capable of traveling up to 1,058 miles on a single charge.
The G7 SUV features a 55.8 kWh battery pack paired with a small petrol engine, supported by a 60-liter fuel tank. Unlike traditional hybrid systems that rely on small battery packs and electric motors, the G7 combines its battery and petrol engine to recharge the battery during travel, significantly extending the driving range.
According to the company, the vehicle can travel distances equivalent to Beijing to Shanghai—or roughly Karachi to Lahore—without stopping.
Alongside the G7 SUV, XPeng also unveiled the P7 Plus sedan, which employs a similar super-extended range technology. The sedan’s battery allows 267 miles per single charge, with a total range of 963 miles when combining battery and petrol usage.
Pricing for the G7 SUV is set at CNY 195,800, while the P7 Plus sedan starts at CNY 180,800.
XPeng plans to market these vehicles outside China, targeting Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, positioning them as competitors to Tesla in the global EV market.
This development underscores the rapid advancements in hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles, offering consumers both eco-friendly driving and unprecedented travel distances on a single charge.
