Hong Kong has become the latest battleground for Chinese EV producers. Days ago Zeekr chose the city for the launch of the global version of the Zeekr 009 MPV. In 2023 the EV share of Hong Kong’s passenger car market was over 36%, and Statista forecast this to increase to 46% by 2027; other figures show that in 2023 for private cars, that figure was already over 60%. In May, Xpeng officially went on sale in Hong Kong and has since then received orders of 500 cars; days ago, Xpeng opened Its flagship store in the city.
Back in May, both the Xpeng G6 and X9 went officially on sale in Hong Kong. Buyers receive a Greater Bay area joint warranty, a lifetime battery warranty, and lifetime free data for the car. Xpeng has since claimed 500 orders, but it is not clear whether these orders are binding or just expressions of interest.
New private car registrations in Hong Kong were 44,169 in 2023, and in May this year, they achieved an all-time monthly high of 6,435, suggesting that this year may be even better. If Xpeng really does manage to deliver 500 cars in Hong Kong this year, that would give the brand a reasonable share.
The localization of the cars for Hong Kong does not just include making them right-hand drive; the cars’ AI assistant, Xiao P, will also be able to speak Cantonese before the end of the year.
Xpeng opened its first showroom in Hong Kong on July 19 in Yoho Mix, a large shopping mall located in the New Territories. Xpeng is distributed by Sime Darby Group, with whom Xpeng signed a deal on April 9. Deliveries are expected to begin within the third quarter.
At the opening ceremony, the right-hand drive version of the Xpeng G6 (see specs) was shown for the first time. The car features an 800V high-voltage platform and can fast charge, adding a range of 300 kilometers in as little as 10 minutes.
Currently, the only other Xpeng model available in Hong Kong is the X9 (see specs). This also gets the right-hand drive treatment and comes with active rear-wheel steering, a 21.4-inch display, and an electric fridge with a heating function.
Prices for the X9 in Hong Kong have not been announced but are expected to be under HK$500,000 (64,050 USD). Prices for the G6 start at HK$299,900 (38,400 USD). Xpeng will likely add other new models, such as the forthcoming Xpeng P7+.
According to Statista, there has been a general shift to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars in Hong Kong over recent years. From 2035, registration of petrol cars, including hybrids, will no longer be allowed in Hong Kong.
Sources: Fast Technology, Statista, Hong Kong Transport Department,
