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P7 Wing: Chinese autonomous sedan wants to overshadow Tesla's Model S
Chinese automaker Xpeng just unveiled its new electric sedan, the P7 Wing.
While Tesla is arguably the best-known car brand in the autonomous electric vehicle market, Elon Musk's company is far from the only one. Many other manufacturers have also entered this market with varying degrees of success. The sector has in fact been gaining popularity for several years because of its ecological arguments, but also of the driver's experience. And a player straight out of China may well overshadow Tesla in the next few years.
The Chinese manufacturer Xpeng has indeed just unveiled a new high-end vehicle - the American manufacturer's favorite niche - the P7 Wing, which could become a strong competitor to Tesla's Model S.
The Chinese electric sedan has a range of 568 km, a capacity close to that of the Tesla model, thanks to its 80.87 kWh battery. The Long Range version of the P7 Wing can go up to 706 km.
In addition to autonomy, the electric car has a host of features designed for driving, but also for the safety of passengers and pedestrians. It therefore incorporates LiDAR sensors that allow it to detect nearby obstacles, as well as other driving assistance features thanks to its XPILOT 3.0 on-board computer.
A premium polished aesthetic
The P7 Wing also stands out for its luxurious side. It sports a very pretty sporty design, but above all elytron doors that open vertically and not horizontally like traditional doors. Something to impress passers-by. The cabin also has 18 Dynaudio speakers for premium sound.
But its main asset remains its price. Where Tesla's Model S costs between $ 80,000 and $ 100,000, the P7 Wing is priced at 366,900 yuan ($ 47,000), up to 409,000 yuan ($ 52,000) depending on variants and options.
Should Tesla be worried ?
Unfortunately, at this time the vehicle is only intended for the Chinese market, but the features and price range of the P7 Wing make it a serious contender for Tesla's top model, even if the American manufacturer offers a more accessible model - the Model 3 - which starts all the same at 50,000 euros.
Note also that this is a special edition of the P7 model. If the latter meets with significant success in China, the manufacturer could launch into other markets, notably the European one. Since its inception in 2014 and the launch of its first model in 2018, Xpeng has grown and continues to impress. So it’s not unlikely that he could conquer other markets and overshadow Tesla.
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