To expand its international footprint, Tesla’s Chinese rival XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) has established a long-term strategic partnership with Ali & Sons, a prominent automotive dealership group in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
What Happened: The partnership will see XPeng, a leading Chinese Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) company, alongside its new partners from strategic markets, introducing its latest Smart EV models to local consumers, XPeng announced on Thursday. The strategic markets include Egypt, Azerbaijan, Jordan, and Lebanon.
XPeng’s global market dealer strategy revolves around forming alliances with local dealers to establish a top-tier distribution, sales, and service network in various regions. These partnerships will enable Xpeng to offer its latest Smart EVs to local consumers through branded showrooms, after-sales support, and comprehensive guidance throughout the purchasing process.
The G6 SUV and G9 SUV models will be available in the UAE starting Q3 2024. These models are ...