Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng has formalised its strategic partnership with International Motors as its official distributor in the UK, charged with ensuring that its EV range will receive dedicated support from import to aftersales.
Xpeng has confirmed it will launch in the UK with the assistance of IM Group and will showcase its new G6 electric SUV at Automotive Management Live.
Xpeng is looking to partner with franchised dealers in the UK ahead of plans to launch its G6 SUV in Q1 next year.
Chinese EV manufacturers adopting a traditional franchise model are being tipped for successful UK market entry, according to the latest dealer survey from Startline Motor Finance.
Chinese car brands Xpeng and BYD have scored Euro NCAP five star ratings for their latest models.
In this the second part, Tony Whitehorn looks at which brands will be first on the scene, which ones are following close behind and which business model the first arrivals are likely to adopt - and why. NIO, Aiways, Li Auto, Neta and XPeng
