On October 23, He Xiaopeng, chairman of XPENG Inc. (小鹏汽车), commented on Weibo regarding the question, "After a decade of focusing on pure electric vehicles, why is XPENG now pursuing extended range?" He emphasized that XPENG is a global AI automotive company, and the infrastructure, customer needs, and regulations vary across different regions worldwide. Thus, we must adopt different technical routes to meet the demands of users internationally.

He further stated that only by truly mastering pure electric capabilities can one develop superior extended range technologies. XPENG's leading expertise in the three-electric system provides the confidence to define the "next generation of extended range." The "XPENG Kunpeng Super Extended Range" integrates the efficiency of pure electric technology with the convenience of fuel, delivering a truly anxiety-free all-scenario mobility experience.

In addition, He Xiaopeng announced on Weibo that the testing mileage for the X9 has surpassed 20 million kilometers. "Driving the new XPENG X9 across 20 countries and over 330 cities has accumulated more than 20 million kilometers."