Chinese language automotive model Xpeng plans to have 20 dealerships within the UK by year-end. The corporate has teamed up with distributor Worldwide Motors to drive UK gross sales.
The primary automotive to return to the UK is the all-electric mid-size SUV Xpeng G6, with costs beginning at £39,990 and deliveries starting March 2025.
Xpeng kicked off its European growth getting into Norway in 2021 after which expanded into Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Eire and now the UK.
By year-end it plans to have a presence in 60 nations and areas.
Based in 2014, XPENG has bought 620,000 autos worldwide. In January 2025, it partnered with Volkswagen and BP Pulse to create a super-fast charging community.
“Our launch in the UK, in partnership with International Motors Ltd (IML), marks a significant step in Xpeng’s European and global expansion,” mentioned Dr Brian Gu, vice chair and president of Xpeng.
Worldwide Motors has been distributing automobiles within the UK for half a century.
“We take great pride in partnering with an innovative brand like Xpeng Together, we are committed to shaping the future of electric mobility by providing market-leading vehicles and services. And we can’t wait to start our exciting journey with XPENG,” mentioned William Brown, managing director of IML, UK.