VW, Xpeng say first jointly made car will be electric SUV

Xpeng G9 top view during testing in 2023 — The SUV will use technology based on Xpeng's Edward platform, which is used on the brand's G9 model, shown.

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Reuters

February 29, 2024 08:02 AM

Volkswagen Group and Chinese electric vehicle partner XPeng said the first car they plan to develop together will be an SUV for which they will jointly source parts.

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