VW to use Xpeng G9 tech for two new China EVs

XPeng G9 2023 — The Edward platform is an older generation of Xpeng's technology, forming the basis for the G9, shown.

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July 26, 2023 01:53 PM

Volkswagen Group plans to invest $700 million in Xpeng and jointly develop electric vehicles in China as the German automaker fights to halt a sales slide in its most important market.

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