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XPeng Begins European EV Assembly at Magna Steyr, Starting With G6 and G9

The Magna partnership lets Xpeng bypass EU import duties to accelerate its European push.

Overview

  • XPeng says initial G6 and G9 SUVs have begun coming off Magna Steyr’s lines in Graz, Austria.
  • Magna describes the program as its first complete-vehicle assembly in Europe with a Chinese automaker.
  • Local assembly is intended to reduce tariff exposure on China-built EVs and sharpen XPeng’s pricing in the bloc.
  • XPeng indicates more models will be added in Austria over time, while specific volumes and localization details remain undisclosed.
  • Serial production is slated to ramp in the third quarter of 2025 as the company broadens its European sales and R&D presence.