It may not be a world beater, but the Chinese-made XPeng P7 is one of the most impressive new cars we’ve driven this year.
The XPeng P7 is built on a bespoke EV platform, known internally as"Edward," that was co-developed with. It's a conventional skateboard design, with multi-link suspension front and rear and an 80 kWh battery pack between the axles. Behind the standard 19-inch alloy wheels, which are shod with 245/45 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, are Brembo brakes.
XPeng claims a range of up to 329 miles on the WLTP test cycle for the RWD Long Range, and a 0-60 mph acceleration time of less than 6.9 seconds. Claimed WLTP range for the 4WD High Performance is up to 292 miles, with a claimed 0-60 mph acceleration time of less than 4.5 seconds. The P7's 80 kWh battery pack will accept up to 90 kilowatts on a DC fast charge, which allows it to go from five- to 80-percent charge in about 51 minutes, according to Xpeng.
The steering is reasonably accurate and well-weighted, and the transitions between regenerative and mechanical braking are smooth. The P7 has just two regen modes —high and low. High regen delivers near-one-pedal driving capability, while low regen gives the car a slowing effect similar to lifting off the gas in a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle with an automatic transmission.
The fit and finish throughout is superior to the Model S, though. Exterior panel gaps are more consistent and trim pieces better aligned, and the interior looks and feels plusher. But what makes the XPeng P7 perhaps more of a threat to the Tesla is not the hardware, but its software.
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