* The XPENG G9, now on sale in Europe, has received a five-star 2023

    sustainability rating from Green NCAP
  * The rating recognises XPENG's long term commitment to green mobility and
    sustainability, as well as XPENG G9's highest standards in smart design and
    energy efficiency technologies

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPENG Motors ("XPENG" or the
"Company," NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle
("Smart EV") company, today announces that the international model of their
flagship electric SUV, XPENG G9, has received a five-star 2023 sustainability
rating from Green NCAP.
Green NCAP is an independent pan-European initiative that promotes the
development of cars that are clean, energy efficient and cause as little harm to
the environment as possible. The tests examine how each car reduces its own
pollutants and greenhouse gases and minimises fossil fuel or electricity
consumption under real-world conditions.
Green NCAP judges cars across three core areas, including the Clean Air Index,
Energy Efficiency Index, and Greenhouse Gases. The XPENG G9 received an average
score of 95% in the tests. The car scored 10 in the Clean air index; 9.2 in the
Energy Efficiency Index; and 9.4 in the Greenhouse Gases.
The result recognises the steps that XPENG has taken to accelerate EV adoption
and minimise the carbon footprint by taking on the challenge of range anxiety
and energy efficiency. In particular, the XPENG G9 is equipped with an
intelligent thermal and battery management system, which maintains the car's
range and performance in different hostile climates, enabling the battery to
maintain optimal temperature after pre-conditioning for faster direct current
(DC) charging efficiency and longer range.
The XPENG G9 also features an industry-leading 800V Silicon Carbide (SiC)
platform and highly integrated powertrain system, which enables 200 km driving
range through only 5 minutes of charging. In June, XPENG G9 demonstrated its
impressive combination of hardware and software by setting a new charging record
at the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) El-Prix 2023 test, reaching a peak
charging power of 319 kW. G9 also claimed the top spot in the range test,
exceeding by 13% its stated WLTP range in the real-world range
(https://www.motor.no/bil/lading-og-rekkevidde-vinnere-og-tapere-i-
elbiltesten/250605?fbclid=IwAR13bSQ5oDnzm__cRXi4MNbTU_2iUz38H-xBrG0y2JFK-
8EMt06LeKEGYdI_aem_th_AZJvRJrGVBh2hTFkyAyrc0U334GRpqUVhWfjeoQzJBpfkUpfTxyy9eN04x
sihcnx9kCAzQLUZqg1BglhpUnTuOFS).
Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and Co-President of XPENG, said:
"This five-star result is testament to XPENG's commitment to sustainability,
especially as Green NCAP's expansive tests go far beyond the minimum
requirements in pursuit of cars with robust real-world performance in this
arena. As a company, we strive to be a leader of smart EVs and are committed to
meeting the challenges of long-term sustainability by leveraging technology
innovation to benefit our operations, our employees and our planet. Another
dimension to this commitment was revealed in October when Morgan Stanley Capital
International (MSCI) upgraded its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Rating for XPENG from "AA" to "AAA" which is MSCI's highest rating for a car
company. (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011265943/en/XPENG-
Upgraded-to-the-Highest-MSCI-ESG-Rating-of-AAA)"
About XPENG
XPENG is a global smart electric vehicle company founded in 2014 in Guangzhou,
China, developing clean, intuitive, and creative mobility solutions. With
industry-leading R&D facilities, XPENG is bringing vehicles with superior
safety, electric efficiency, and on-road performance to markets across the
globe. The company is constantly working to advance its core technology
offering, including autonomous driving capabilities, SEPA 2.0, and captivating
in-car infotainment systems. XPENG has headquarters in Guangzhou and Amsterdam,
with additional offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Silicon Valley. XPENG has
started sales in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands with its P7 sports
sedan and ultra-fast charging G9 SUV in 2023.
Visit heyxpeng.com (https://www.heyxpeng.com/) for more information.
Contacts
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Email: pr@xiaopeng.com (mailto:%20pr@xiaopeng.com)
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