I test drove XPeng's electric minivan. Its back seats are the business class of the road.
Briefly

In 2024, over 17 million electric vehicles (EVs) were produced worldwide, with China manufacturing over 70% of them. XPeng, a Guangzhou-based company founded in 2014, is expanding its product line beyond electric vehicles to include flying cars and robotics while aiming to dominate the transportation sector. CEO He Xiaopeng has emphasized that the upcoming years are critical for competition. The XPeng X9, a seven-seater EV minivan, was designed for families alongside business functionality, blending the features of SUVs and premium minivans.
XPeng, founded in 2014 and based in Guangzhou, isn't just making EVs - it's also dabbling in flying cars and robotics, making it one of the more ambitious players among a cutthroat global battle for transportation dominance.
Over 17 million EVs were produced globally in 2024, a 25% jump from 2023, with over 70% made in China per the International Energy Agency.
XPeng's CEO, He Xiaopeng, noted that competition in 2025 will be fiercer than ever, marking the next two years as the 'elimination round'.
The X9 was inspired by the CEO's experience balancing family life with his role as an entrepreneur, envisioned to drive like an SUV and comfort like a premium MPV.
Read at Business Insider
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