XPENG Produces Millionth Vehicle with X9 EREV — CleanTechnica Tour - CleanTechnica

XPENG recently celebrated a major milestone by producing its millionth vehicle, a silver X9 Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), which was delivered to its first customer shortly after the model’s official sales launch. The X9 EREV features XPENG’s latest intelligent driving system and has seen unprecedented demand, with orders reaching an all-time high within one hour of availability. Notably, while electric vehicles are typically popular in southern China’s urban centers, the majority of these new EREV orders originated from the more rural northern regions. Additionally, 79% of buyers opted for the Ultra version, equipped with advanced computing power from three Turing AI chips, enabling potential Level IV autonomous driving capabilities. The article also highlights a tour of XPENG’s Guangzhou factory, which is notably compact yet highly automated, with robotic stamping and welding processes. Unlike traditional automakers that emphasize vertical integration, XPENG focuses on technology and collaborates closely with suppliers, fostering a cooperative ecosystem that supports local supply chains as the company