Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Company (Xpeng) has officially entered the Indonesian vehicle market after it delivered its first model, the locally-assembled X9 flagship MPV, to a local customer at the Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show in Jakarta in July.
The Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer also launched its G6 battery powered sedan at the show, based on an 800V architecture and featuring a 5C ultra-fast charging AI battery which can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes. The vehicle, which uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset and Nvidia Orin-X processor to power its “immersive digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems, was launched in Europe just two weeks earlier.
Xpeng confirmed that Indonesia has become its first overseas production location, representing a key milestone in the implementation of the company’s “global localized manufacturing strategy.” The first Xpeng model, the X9, rolled off the production line in Indonesia at the beginning of July. The assembly facility, located in Purwakarta, in West Java, is owned by its local distributor Erajaya Active Lifestyle (ERAL), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Erajaya Group.
Xpeng suggested that Indonesia “not only represents a key milestone in Xpeng’s global expansion, but also enhances the company’s responsiveness to local market needs. It enables more tailored intelligent electric mobility solutions for Southeast Asia, and accelerates the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the region.”
Xpeng said it aimed to set new segment benchmark with its X9, which features “an ultra-comfortable smart cockpit” and advanced intelligent driving system with standard rear-wheel steering.
