Xpeng G3

The Xpeng G3 is an electric Compact SUV, manufactured by Haima Automobile for the Chinese NEV manufacturer Xiaopeng Motors[2] formally launched in 2018.

Xpeng G3
Overview
ManufacturerXiaopeng Motors
Production2018—present
AssemblyHenan, China
(by Haima Automobile)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Battery50.5 or 65.5 kW·h lithium-ion
Range401 kilometres (249 mi) or 520 kilometres (320 mi) NEDC
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,625 mm (103.3 in)
Length4,450 mm (175.2 in)[1]
Width1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Kerb weight1,578–1,637 kg (3,479–3,609 lb)

Originally revealed as the Xpeng Beta during prototype phase in 2016,[3] the name was changed for the limited run first batch edition to Xpeng Identity X in 2017.

History
Xpeng G3 rear

The Xpeng G3 mass production version was unveiled during the January 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. According to Xiaopeng Motors, G3 stood for Geek3, and that the name was chosen after a crowd-sourced naming contest.[4] The Xpeng G3 is actually the second batch production car, also known as the Xpeng 2.0. The XPeng 1.0 was the limited run first-edition pre-production run of 15 cars reserved for founders and investors called the Xpeng Identity X revealed in 2017.

As of October 2017, the mass production Xpeng G3 crossover output was planned to be 190 hp, good for a top speed of 170 kilometers per hour. The Xpeng G3 was planned to be equipped with a 47.6 kWh battery with a claimed range of 300 kilometres (190 mi) and 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 8.2 seconds for the front wheel drive version and 5.8 seconds for the 4WD version. The electric motor was planned to be 187 hp (139 kW) and is located over the front axle.[5] Prices of the Xpeng G3 ranges from 227,300 yuan to 257,300 yuan.[6]

The G3 Long Range model was released in July 2019[7] with a larger 66.5 kWh battery and a claimed range of 520 km. The original model was upgraded to a 50.5 kWh battery giving a range of 401 kilometres (249 mi). Performance has decreased from the original version, with acceleration of 0-100 kmh (62 mph) in 8.5 seconds and 8.6 seconds for the long range model.[8]

Xpeng Identity X
Xpeng Identity X

The battery cell type of the Xpeng Identity X is a Samsung 18650 with an energy density of 152 Wh/kg. Range of the car is 300 km (190 mi). 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration will take 5.8 seconds, or 7.9 seconds in 2WD mode.

The motor of the Xpeng Identity X is made by Jin-Jing Electric, a Beijing-based company. Top speed of the Identity X is 170 kilometers per hour. The Identity X is front-wheel drive, with the battery pack located in the floor. The later revealed 4WD version which has a second smaller motor sitting over the rear axle.[9][10]

See also

References
  1. "【小鹏汽车G3参数配置表】_小鹏汽车_小鹏汽车G3配置_价格单_汽车之家" [XPeng G3 features, info, prices - AutoHome]. car.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese).
  2. Sarkar, Abhijit (12 February 2018). "Xpeng contract out to Haima for production of their G3 SUV". Drivers Magazine. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  3. Feijter, Tycho de (September 19, 2016). "Meet The New XPeng Beta Electric SUV From China". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. Ning, W. E. (January 15, 2018). "XPeng Electric SUV Goes To Vegas, With A New Name". CarNewsChina.com.
  5. Feijter, Tycho de (October 13, 2017). "XPeng Shows Near-production ready Electric SUV". CarNewsChina.com.
  6. "【小鹏汽车G3】小鹏汽车_小鹏汽车G3报价_小鹏汽车G3图片_汽车之家" [XPeng G3 features, info, prices - AutoHome]. www.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese).
  7. "Xpeng Motors accused of offloading old models days before new launch". Tech Node. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  8. "G3 Specificaitions". Xpeng. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  9. Wang, Joey (November 22, 2017). "The Xpeng Identy X Electric SUV Is Ready For The Chinese Car Market". CarNewsChina.com.
  10. Feijter, Tycho de (July 14, 2017). "Tesla Model 3 Watch Out: Here Is The XPeng Identity X". CarNewsChina.com.
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