Xpeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) has started delivery of its smart EVs to customers in Norway. 100 Xpeng G3 smart electric SUVs are being handed over to their new owners across 28 cities and towns in Norway; the northernmost of which is Bodø (67°N), just north of the Arctic Circle.
Xpeng says it’s stepping up plans for European markets. It’s ‘exploring opportunities in other EV-mature markets with supportive government policies, advanced EV infrastructure and high EV awareness as the top priority markets’.
The Chinese EV-maker is also planning to launch its second production model, the P7 electric sports sedan, in Europe within the next 12 months.
He Xiaopeng, CEO & Chairman of Xpeng, says: “This week’s customer deliveries in Norway represent a key milestone in Xpeng’s aspirations to become a truly international smart EV brand. Our launch in Europe comes just as consumers are shifting in increasingly large numbers to more sustainable personal transport, and at a tipping point where governments around the world are stepping up their zero emission efforts. We look forward to being a significant driver in accelerating that transition.”
Established in 2015, Xpeng launched its first production model in December 2018, and 2020 year-to-date deliveries of its smart EVs reached 21,341 units by the end of November, representing an 87% increase year-over-year.
Xpeng listed on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2020, raising $1.7 billion.
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