Xpeng Motors has launched a teaser for its upcoming electrical coupe, internally referred to as the E29. The automobile is predicted to launch within the second half of 2025 and introduce a design shift emphasising a extra performance-oriented look than Xpeng’s present sedan lineup.
The E29 was designed by Rafik Ferrag, who beforehand labored on the unique P7. He joined Xpeng in 2018 and posted a preview of the automobile’s silhouette on Instagram. Whereas official specs stay restricted, the teaser picture and former spy images counsel the automotive incorporates a fastback profile, a full-width taillight with a revised lighting signature, flush door handles, frameless aspect mirrors, and a retractable rear spoiler. Its entrance and rear styling share similarities with the P7+, which launched in 2024, although the E29 provides a number of design parts to enhance aerodynamic efficiency.
Inside particulars haven’t but been formally revealed. Nonetheless, spy photographs present a big central touchscreen, a three-spoke steering wheel with round controls, and what could also be a purple leather-based upholstery possibility. The E29 is predicted to characteristic the newest model of Xpeng’s in-car software program, Xmart OS 2.0, which helps voice controls and will embrace an augmented actuality head-up show.
The mannequin can also characteristic a vision-based superior driver help system (ADAS), presumably powered by Xpeng’s next-generation Turing AI chip. Not like a few of the firm’s present fashions that use lidar-based programs, the E29 might rely solely on cameras for environmental sensing. A hatchback-style trunk can also be anticipated, which might enhance practicality.
Whereas powertrain specifics haven’t been confirmed, the E29 is predicted to stay absolutely electrical and will debut Xpeng’s new “Kunpeng” EV platform. Some business observers speculate that the platform might ultimately help range-extended powertrains, although no such variant has been formally confirmed. For reference, the present P7i provides as much as 348 kW of output in dual-motor all-wheel-drive variations, with a CLTC vary of as much as 702 kilometres. The E29 is predicted to match or exceed these figures.
Camouflaged E29 prototypes have been seen present process highway exams in current months. Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng was not too long ago photographed test-driving one of many autos. In February, the corporate filed a trademark utility for the title “P7 Extremely,” which continues to be underneath assessment and could also be related to this mannequin.
The E29 is predicted to debut within the third quarter of 2025, presumably on the Guangzhou Auto Present.
Supply: IT-House
