XPENG G9L Completes First Production Trial in Europe
XPENG plans to launch the G9L across 64 countries and regions, extending its locally manufactured vehicle portfolio.
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XPENG (NYSE: XPEV; HKEX: 9868) completed the G9L SUV's first production trial at Magna's vehicle manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria. The G9L is the fourth XPENG model to undergo production there, joining the G6, G9 and P7+. Local production began in the third quarter of 2025, and the companies are expanding their manufacturing cooperation.
The first European pre-production G9L will travel 1,324 kilometers to Paris before its October 12 global debut at the Paris Motor Show, where XPENG will open orders. Overseas deliveries exceeded 20,000 vehicles in the second quarter of 2026, up 81% year-on-year. Overseas markets contributed 25% of first-half revenue at an average selling price exceeding €40,000. Cumulative deliveries exceed 100,000 overseas, including over 60,000 in Europe; France accounts for more than 6,000 since market entry two years ago.
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Positive
- Moderate pointSecond-quarter 2026 overseas deliveries surpassed 20,000 for the first time, up 81% year-on-year.
- Moderate pointOverseas markets contributed 25% of first-half 2026 revenue at an average selling price exceeding €40,000.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.G9L launch planned across 64 countries and regions as a global model.
- Minor pointG9L first production trial completed at Magna's Graz facility, adding a fourth XPENG model.
- Minor pointCumulative overseas deliveries exceed 100,000, including over 60,000 in Europe.
3 minor points
- Minor pointFrance deliveries exceed 6,000 since XPENG entered the market two years ago.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Magna manufacturing cooperation is expanding; the G9L will be manufactured at the Graz facility.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.G9L orders will open October 12 at its Paris Motor Show global debut.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- European-produced XPENG model
- 4th model
- G9L production trial at Magna's Graz facility
- Overseas deliveries
- More than 20,000 units
- Q2 2026
- Overseas delivery growth
- 81% year-on-year
- Q2 2026
- Overseas revenue contribution
- 25%
- First half of 2026
- Average selling price
- Exceeding €40,000
- Overseas markets, first half of 2026
Historical Context
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Set the October 12 global launch plan and identified G9L as the fourth European-produced model.
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Launched G9L in China, with global launch scheduled and production planned at Magna's Graz plant.
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- XPENG's Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV G9L has successfully completed its production trial at Magna's complete vehicle facility in
Graz, Austria , becoming the fourth XPENG model to be produced inEurope after the G6, G9 and P7+.
- Following the successful production trial, the first European G9L will travel 1,324 kilometers from
Graz toParis ahead of its global premiere at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, demonstrating the vehicle's safety, charging and driving dynamics under real-world conditions enabled by the cutting-edge AI technologies.
- The G9L marks another step in XPENG's European localization strategy, combining local manufacturing in
Europe with global vehicle development and standards.
The G9L is the fourth XPENG model to undergo production at the Austrian facility, where XPENG's G6, G9 and P7+ are actively being produced. The milestone comes one year after XPENG and Magna began local production in
The first pre-production G9L will now travel 1,324 kilometers from
The milestone builds on XPENG's accelerating growth in
A Global Vehicle Built to Global Standards
The G9L is being developed as a global model, with plans to launch across 64 countries and regions. The vehicle has been developed and validated against global standards from the outset, and its global validation program has covered 26 countries and regions over three years, with approximately 6.74 million kilometers of road testing.
The G9L has completed 192 crash tests and more than 110 testing protocols, including validation for both left- and right-hand-drive configurations. It is engineered to meet four major global five-star safety standards (E-NCAP, A-NCAP, C-NCAP and C-IASI) and incorporates active and passive safety systems alongside redundant safety architecture.
The testing program also included an industry-first seven-stage "720-degree" safety challenge spanning land, water and air conditions.
Next-Gen AI Technology Meets Advanced Driving Dynamics
The G9L combines XPENG's latest AI capabilities with a chassis system designed to balance ride comfort and driving dynamics. Its standard chassis specification includes dual-chamber air suspension, intelligent variable damping and rear-wheel steering with up to 15 degrees of steering angle.
The rear-wheel steering system is designed to improve maneuverability at low speeds while supporting vehicle stability during higher-speed driving.
Deepening Local Manufacturing in
XPENG's collaboration with Magna marks the company's first European local manufacturing program. Production at Magna's
The G9L will be manufactured at Magna's
"The G9L marks another important milestone in our collaboration with XPENG," said Roland Prettner, President of Magna Complete Vehicles. "It demonstrates how strong teamwork can translate XPENG's product vision and technical requirements into robust production processes, supported by our vehicle manufacturing expertise and a shared commitment to quality."
"The latest production milestone represents an important step in our journey from entering
From
The first European pre-production G9L will leave
At the Paris Motor Show, XPENG will officially unveil the G9L to global audiences and open orders for its Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV, representing the latest step in its expansion of its European manufacturing and product portfolio as the company continues to develop vehicles to global standards and produce them locally to serve customers worldwide.
If you are interested in XPENG's Paris Motor Show event, please contact:
pr@xiaopeng.com
XPENG Paris Motor Show Press Kit:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I8SLTqDREdDCzeY5YUu8LjLe7jlPI6e2
About XPENG
XPENG is a leading global Physical AI company, dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world to reshape future mobility and smart living. Through in-house R&D, XPENG has developed a full-stack Physical AI architecture spanning Turing AI chips, world foundation models, and highly integrated software and hardware applications. This unified technology foundation of XPENG powers an expansive product portfolio of smart EVs, robotaxis, and humanoid robots, advancing the deployment of Physical AI at scale. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG is dual-primary listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With global capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services, XPENG drives continuous technological innovation and fosters an open Physical AI ecosystem, making life smarter, safer, and better for users worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.
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Where did XPENG complete the G9L's first production trial?
The G9L completed its first production trial at Magna's vehicle manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria. It is the fourth XPENG model to undergo production at the facility, where the G6, G9 and P7+ are actively being produced.
When will XPENG unveil the G9L and open orders?
XPENG will unveil the G9L and open orders at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. Before the debut, the first European pre-production vehicle will travel 1,324 kilometers from Graz to Paris for a real-world demonstration of charging, safety and driving performance.