# Xpeng GX

China’s EV Makers Escalate the Flagship SUV Wars — Bigger, Smarter and More Expensive

This week’s announcements from Xpeng, Li Auto, Avita and Leapmotor underline a shift in China’s EV industry toward high‑end SUVs that sell on software, chassis electronics and compute as much as battery range. Manufacturers are betting that steer‑by‑wire, 800V electrification and lidar‑led autonomy will justify premium pricing, though execution, safety certification and clear consumer benefits remain the decisive hurdles.

NeTe2026年2月8日 09:20

#Xpeng GX#Li Auto L9 Livis#Avita 06T

Close-up of a red electric car's rear under a vibrant blue sky with clouds.

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China’s EV Arms Race Heats Up: Xiaomi’s 1,000‑hp YU7 GT and a Wave of New Large SUVs from Li, Xpeng and BYD

China’s latest MIIT vehicle catalogue revealed several heavyweight models that underscore an intensifying competition across power, battery and charging technologies. Xiaomi unveiled a 1,003‑hp YU7 GT while AITO, Li Auto, Xpeng, BYD and Great Wall filed large SUVs spanning pure electric, range‑extender and plug‑in hybrid drivetrains.

NeTe2026年2月7日 01:00

#Electric vehicles#Xiaomi YU7 GT#AITO Wenjie M6