Xpeng Plans Brazil Launch in 2027 With Possible Local Assembly

Chinese EV maker Xpeng is gearing up to launch operations in Brazil in the second half of 2027, according to the magazine Autoesporte. The brand will be represented in the country by a Chinese executive who previously worked for GAC. While Xpeng has not yet officially confirmed its lineup for Brazil, the company is expected to focus on electrified SUVs to tap into the booming domestic market. The automaker may follow the path of other Chinese brands by establishing local partnerships for vehicle assembly or full production, with potential partners including PACE and HPE.

HPE already works with GAC in Catalão, Goiás, while PACE currently explores localized assembly for General Motors and MG cars. In its home market, Xpeng has a partnership with VW, supplying sophisticated platforms featuring Nvidia and Qualcomm chips and an 800-volt electrical system for VW’s ID. Unyx series. Potential contenders for the Brazilian lineup include the Xpeng G6 and G9 SUVs, although the brand has not finalized its local portfolio.

The Xpeng G6 measures 4.76 meters in length with a 2.89-meter wheelbase. It is an electric SUV available with 296 or 494 horsepower, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. It features an 80.8 kWh battery, delivering a range of 525 km for the RWD version and 510 km for the AWD variant. Meanwhile, the larger Xpeng G9 features a more family-oriented style, measuring 4.89 meters in length with up to 575 horsepower, a 0 to 100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds, and a range of up to 585 km depending on the version.

Xpeng currently maintains a discreet presence in Latin America with commercial representations in Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay.