Shanghai (ZXZC)- Guangzhou-based XPENG Motors sent its first production model—the XPENG G3 SUV on December 12, 2018. According to records from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the EV startup is to launch the new G3 in the near future with a longer range up to 520km.

(Photo source: XPENG Motors official website)

The existing XPENG G3 offers three variants based on configurations, covering two NEDC-rated ranges—351km and 365km. After-subsidy prices nationwide range between RMB155,800 and RMB199,800.

The new G3 measures 4,450mm long, 1,820mm wide and 1,678mm tall, 10mm taller than that of the outgoing model. The wheelbase length still remains unknown.

The MIIT's data revealed that the new G3 will be powered by a battery system with an energy density of 180Wh/kg, enabling a range up to 520km. In addition, the new model is expected to be offered in another two ranges—480km and 401km with respective battery energy density of 180Wh/kg and 160Wh/kg.

XPENG Motors delivered 2,704 units of the XPENG G3 SUV, to customers in May, once again taking the championship among EV startups in China by monthly deliveries, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

The association's data showed that the Guangzhou-based company is also the champion EV startup in this country in terms of Jan.-May deliveries.

Earlier this month, the EV maker just completed the production of 10,000 units of the G3 EV at its intelligent plant in Zhengzhou, 188 days after the model's official launch on December 12th, 2018.