Chinese carmaker Xpeng emphasisied its mission to become a global technology leader in AI-defined mobility by unveiling the P7+ concept, described as the world’s ‘first AI-defined vehicle’ at the Paris Motor Show.

Xpeng Chairman and VEO Xiaopeng He said: “XPENG believes the future of the automotive industry is rooted in technology, with AI and autonomous driving set to be the next revolution.”

He added: “Technology must benefit the user. Xpeng cars today assist drivers with advanced ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), and in the near future, they will make autonomous decisions, becoming a driver’s companion or a mobile butler, revolutionising the mobility experience for our global customers. Xpeng will continue investing in R&D to expand our vehicle portfolio and bring innovative smart technology to a world with zero accidents, zero traffic congestion, and zero emissions.”

Xpeng said the P7+ - which ‘pioneers the future of AI-defined mobility’ - was unveiled as a teaser for the European audience.

The advanced features of Xpeng’s AI-defined vehicles include the capability to learn from individual users’ behaviours and preferences. The company maintains the technology makes driving easier and enhances the smart driving experience, ensuring the car understands each user’s needs for a personalised journey.

The P7+ integrates advanced AI technology across the chassis, powertrain, driving system, smart cockpit, and Xpeng’s AI Hawkeye Visual Solution, ‘making intelligent driving an essential feature of the future mobility experience’.

As the world's first AI-defined vehicle, one of the missions of the P7+ is to enable more legacy car users to experience the joy of intelligent electric driving. According to Xpeng, the key highlights of Xpeng P7+ technology are:

• Features advanced ADAS standard on all lineups, with no fees or subscriptions, constantly evolving through OTA updates.

• Adopts Xpeng AI Hawkeye Visual Solution, powered by end-to-end AI large models, it enhances the understanding of time and space in surrounding environments, while improving precision, range, and colour resolution.

• With the standard 800V high-voltage SiC platform from Xpeng G9 and G6, the P7+ delivers exceptional ultra-fast charging but also achieves an impressive energy consumption of just 11.6 kWh/100 km, outclassing others in its segment, the company claims.

• Equipped with two 8M cameras (front and rear), millimeter-wave radars, and ultrasonic radars, it delivers smart driving performance comparable to previous solutions that relied on costly LiDAR systems and HD map coverage.