China's Xpeng debuts new hybrid SUV with world's longest range claim

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Motors unveiled a new hybrid version of its G7 SUV in Guangzhou, claiming it offers the world’s longest range for an SUV—up to 1,704 kilometers (1,058 miles) on a single tank and full battery charge. This hybrid model combines a 55.8 kWh battery with a 15.9-gallon fuel tank, using a small petrol engine as a generator to recharge the battery during driving, thereby alleviating range anxiety and enabling longer trips than standard EVs. Alongside the G7, Xpeng introduced the P7+ sedan, which boasts a “super extended range” of up to 1,550 kilometers (963 miles), with a purely battery-powered range of 430 kilometers (267 miles). The new G7 and P7+ models are priced competitively, starting at approximately US$28,000 and US$27,000 respectively, with hybrid and pure-electric versions offered at the same price points. This launch