XPeng P5
| XPeng P5 | |
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 XPeng P5 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | XPeng Motors |
| Production | 2021 (tentative) |
| Assembly | Zhaoqing, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Body style | 4-door fastback sedan |
| Layout |
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| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 1-speed fixed gear |
| Battery | 60.2–80.9 kWh (217–291 MJ) Lithium ion |
| Electric range | 600 kilometres (373 mi) (NEDC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,768 mm (109.0 in) |
| Length | 4,808 mm (189.3 in) |
| Width | 1,840 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,530 mm (60 in) |
The XPeng P5 (Chinese: 小鹏P5; pinyin: Xiǎopéng P5) is a battery-powered subcompact executive sedan produced by the Chinese electric car company XPeng Motors. It is the first mass-produced car to be equipped with lidar sensors for ADAS.[1]
History
At Auto Shanghai[2] in April 2021, XPeng presented the third model of its brand,[2] complementing the offer as a cheaper and smaller alternative to the flagship P7. It took the form of a compact 4-door sedan.[2]
In terms of styling, the P5 developed on the styling concept of the larger P7, distinguishing itself by a gently sloping roof line towards the short, slender ending of the rear part of the body. Headlights made in LED technology were connected by a light strip between them,[3] while the charging port was located in the right front fender.
The passenger compartment is kept in a minimalist design, dominated by a vast vertical multimedia system touch screen located at an angle between the edge of the dashboard and the central tunnel, characterised by a 15.6-inch diagonal.[4] The vehicle is equipped with a third-generation Xmart OS 3.0 multimedia system with a voice control function.[2]
The P5 is the first mass-produced car in history to be equipped with the advanced LiDAR Technology autonomous driving system.[1] It consists of sensors cooperating with a laser ladar that scans the surroundings of the car at a distance of 150 metres in the range of 150 degrees, including traffic lights, other moving vehicles, as well as pedestrians and cyclists moving nearby.[1] The 32 sensors include two LiDARs, 12 ultrasonic and 5 microwave sensors and 13 high-resolution image processing cameras.[1]
The sale of the P5 is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2021,[2] beginning in the Chinese market. It generated a lot of attention during its premiere. Within 53 hours of its debut, XPeng collected 10,000 orders for the P5.[5][6] In 2022, they planned to start selling the vehicle also in selected Western European markets, starting with Norway.[7]
Drivetrain
The fully electric drive system of the P5 has a maximum range of approximately 600 km (370 mi) on a single charge. The car will be available in both front-wheel drive and AWD.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d Ouyang, Iris (14 April 2021). "Tesla's Chinese rival Xpeng ups the self-driving game with world's first mass-produced LiDAR in P5 sedan, defying Elon Musk". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "XPeng New LiDAR-Equipped P5 a Game-Changer for Smart EVs" (Press release). XPeng Motors. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2021 – via Business Wire.
- ^ Gauthier, Michael (13 April 2021). "XPeng P5 Teased, Promises To Be The First Mass-Produced EV With LiDAR". Carscoops. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ Moloughney, Tom (22 April 2021). "Reservations Open For XPeng's P5; First Mass Produced EV With LIDAR". InsideEVs. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ Gnaticov, Cristian (22 April 2021). "XPeng P5: Record Pre-Orders For The Chinese Semi-Autonomous Electric Sedan". Carscoops. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ Monika (21 April 2021). "XPeng receives 10,000 orders for P5 within 53 hours". Gasgoo. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ Parikh, Sagar (18 September 2021). "Xpeng P5 launched in China before the Norway launch". ElectricVehicleWeb. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ Kable, Greg (16 April 2021). "China's Xpeng Motors Reveals Electric P5 Sedan". WardsAuto. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
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