Chinese carmaker Xpeng emphasisied its mission to become a global technology leader in AI-defined mobility by unveiling the P7+ concept, described as the world’s ‘first AI-defined vehicle’ at the Paris Motor Show.

Xpeng Chairman and VEO Xiaopeng He said: “XPENG believes the future of the automotive industry is rooted in technology, with AI and autonomous driving set to be the next revolution.”

He added: “Technology must benefit the user. Xpeng cars today assist drivers with advanced ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), and in the near future, they will make autonomous decisions, becoming a driver’s companion or a mobile butler, revolutionising the mobility experience for our global customers. Xpeng will continue investing in R&D to expand our vehicle portfolio and bring innovative smart technology to a world with zero accidents, zero traffic congestion, and zero emissions.”

Xpeng said the P7+ - which ‘pioneers the future of AI-defined mobility’ - was unveiled as a teaser for the European audience.

The advanced features of Xpeng’s AI-defined vehicles include the capability to learn from individual users’ behaviours and preferences. The company maintains the technology makes driving easier and enhances the smart driving experience, ensuring the car understands each user’s needs for a personalised journey.

The P7+ integrates advanced AI technology across the chassis, powertrain, driving system, smart cockpit, and Xpeng’s AI Hawkeye Visual Solution, ‘making intelligent driving an essential feature of the future mobility experience’.

As the world's first AI-defined vehicle, one of the missions of the P7+ is to enable more legacy car users to experience the joy of intelligent electric driving. According to Xpeng, the key highlights of Xpeng P7+ technology are:

• Features advanced ADAS standard on all lineups, with no fees or subscriptions, constantly evolving through OTA updates.

• Adopts Xpeng AI Hawkeye Visual Solution, powered by end-to-end AI large models, it enhances the understanding of time and space in surrounding environments, while improving precision, range, and colour resolution.

• With the standard 800V high-voltage SiC platform from Xpeng G9 and G6, the P7+ delivers exceptional ultra-fast charging but also achieves an impressive energy consumption of just 11.6 kWh/100 km, outclassing others in its segment, the company claims.

• Equipped with two 8M cameras (front and rear), millimeter-wave radars, and ultrasonic radars, it delivers smart driving performance comparable to previous solutions that relied on costly LiDAR systems and HD map coverage.

• Provides clearer, more accurate, and longer-range vision and perception, allowing the in-car computer to function effectively even in low-light, backlit, and high-contrast lighting conditions.

• Has a sense of time and space and recognises various road signs and traffic signal systems across different cities, ensuring functionality in diverse urban environments.

‘Committed to Europe’

Xpeng is expanding its global presence, with vehicles available in 30 countries and regions, and says it is committed to Europe. Since entering the European market in Norway in 2021, Xpeng is now also selling in Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, with ‘plans for more expansion’.

The company has successfully launched three vehicles in Europe - the P7 sedan, the G9 flagship SUV, and the G6 coupe SUV - each receiving Euro NCAP 5-star safety ratings.

Xpeng says it aims to capture a larger share of the €40,000 and above segment by offering safe, eco-friendly, and well-equipped intelligent vehicles. By the end of 2025, the company plans to operate in more than 60 markets globally, with a long-term target of achieving half of its sales from overseas.

Xpeng said that during his visit to the Paris Motor Show 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron stopped by the Xpeng booth, where the AEROHT X2 flying car caught his attention. He also ‘engaged in a brief conversation with the Xpeng team’, the company said.

"Xpeng highlights AI tech at Paris Motor Show" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand.

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