Xpeng P5, the electric family saloon from China that will also be available in Europe

Chinese cars are beginning to arrive on the European market and are coming ever closer to the tastes of buyers in our markets. Xpeng, a Chinese brand that is growing quite fast and has set its sights on Europe for its models. Among those models is the Xpeng P5, which it has just presented and which will become one of the offerings in its home country. An electric family saloon that joins the G3 compact SUV and the P7 executive saloon.

The Xpeng P5 will have a length of 4.88 metres and sits in the D segment. The interior space is generous and will allow occupants of the rear seats to be comfortable. Although the platform on which this model is built allows all-wheel drive, at least at first it will only offer front-wheel drive.

Engine and range

The motor located on the front axle delivers a power output of 155 kW, equivalent to 211 CV, and a maximum torque of 310 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 7.5 seconds, and a top speed of 175 km/h is reached. What it will offer is a varied range of driving range options, with up to six variants that pair different battery packs and different technology equipment.

The driver assistance system is made up of XPILOT 2.5, XPILOT 3 and XPILOT 3.5. Each has its own characteristics, and the top-of-the-range model uses 32 sensors, including 12 ultrasonic sensors, 13 high-resolution cameras, radars and 2 LiDAR. The level of equipment depends on which system each version uses.

• XPENG P5 460G: It will have a 55.9 kWh battery, with 460 km of range on the NEDC cycle and XPILOT 2.5. Its estimated range on the WLTP cycle is 400 kilometres.
• XPENG P5 460E: It uses the same battery, but is fitted with XPILOT 3.0.
• XPENG 550G: The battery in this version has a capacity of 66.2 kWh and a range of 550 km NEDC, with 478 km on the WLTP cycle. It uses XPILOT 2.5.
• XPENG 550E: The battery and range are identical to the previous one, but it uses XPILOT 3.0.
• XPENG 550P: This version uses the same battery pack, with XPILOT 3.5.
• XPENG 600P: The top-of-the-range model uses a 71.4 kWh battery, with a range of 600 km NEDC and 522 kilometres WLTP. It is the only one fitted with XPILOT 3.5.

In all variants the battery can charge from 30 to 80% in 40 minutes.

In the interior there is an infotainment system controlled by a 15.6-inch screen, while the instrument cluster screen measures 12.3 inches. Other features include a fridge in the rear seats and a large panoramic roof.

The front seats can fold down completely, facing the rear row. In this way you can create a resting space, and there is even talk of an inflatable mattress that would turn the whole interior into a large bed.

The Xpeng P5 will begin its journey in China, although its sale in Europe will be announced soon, joining the brand’s range in our market, alongside the G3 and P7.