- XPENG and the Volkswagen Group will jointly develop industry-leading E/E Architecture for all locally produced vehicles based on Volkswagen's China Main Platform (CMP) and Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform
- The first vehicle equipped with the jointly developed E/E Architecture will SOP (Start of Production) within approximately 24 months
- Both parties will actively explore further collaboration opportunities to expand the scope of the usage of the jointly developed E/E Architecture
GUANGZHOU, China, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPeng Inc. (the "Company" or "XPENG") and the Volkswagen Group are pleased to announce today that, further to XPENG's announcement dated April 17, 2024 (the "Announcement") in connection with the framework agreement on technical collaboration with respect to electrical/electronic architecture ("E/E Architecture"), XPENG and the Volkswagen Group have entered into a Master Agreement on E/E Collaboration ("Master Agreement") which solidifies both parties' commitment to jointly develop industry-leading E/E Architecture for all locally produced vehicles based on Volkswagen's China Main Platform (CMP) and Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform. The execution of the Master Agreement not only signifies the expeditious joint development of E/E Architecture in China by the parties but also paves the way for potential expansion of collaboration on E/E Architecture.
Under the E/E Architecture technical collaboration, XPENG and the Volkswagen Group have established Project House in Guangzhou and Hefei for engineers from both parties to work closely together and accelerate the development process for E/E Architecture. Such close technical collaboration through Project House enables the first vehicle equipped with the jointly developed E/E Architecture to SOP (Start of Production) within approximately 24 months, demonstrating extensive trust and commitment throughout the strategic partnership of Volkswagen and XPENG.
In addition, under this Master Agreement, XPENG and the Volkswagen Group will actively explore further collaboration opportunities to expand the scope of the usage of the jointly developed E/E Architecture. Both parties recognize the possibility to replicate such collaboration and further enhance the partnership.
"The E/E Architecture collaboration marks the third major milestone we achieved within a year in our long-term strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group. With the trust built up between Volkswagen and XPENG as well as the dedication by engineers from both parties, we have been executing our joint projects swiftly and realized significant synergies. I look forward to broadening our technology collaboration and win-win strategic partnership," said Mr. Xiaopeng He, Chairman and CEO of XPENG.
Ralf Brandstätter, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG for China, said: "The rapid progress in the close cooperation between the Volkswagen Group and XPENG underlines the great potential of this partnership. With the joint development of a highly modern E/E Architecture, in which both partners contribute their technological expertise, we are now taking the next step together. For us at Volkswagen, this project is also the next milestone in the consistent implementation of our "in China for China" strategy - with a clear focus on Chinese customers and technological innovations. From 2026, all all-electric vehicles of the Volkswagen brand in China will be equipped with this very powerful and efficient architecture."
About XPENG
XPENG is a leading Chinese Smart EV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers. Its mission is to drive Smart EV transformation with technology, shaping the mobility experience of the future. In order to optimize its customers' mobility experience, XPENG develops in-house its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system, as well as core vehicle systems including the powertrain and the electrical/electronic architecture. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with main offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, San Diego and Amsterdam. XPENG's Smart EVs are mainly manufactured at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province. For more information, please visit .
About Volkswagen Group China
Volkswagen Group is one of the earliest and most successful international partners of China's automobile industry. The company's success story started in 1978 when the Volkswagen Group first began to engage with its Chinese counterparts. In 1984, SAIC Volkswagen Corporation Ltd., Volkswagen Group's first joint venture in China, was founded in Shanghai. In 1991, FAW-Volkswagen Corporation Ltd. was established in Changchun. In 2017, the Volkswagen Group launched Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Limited, with a focus on the R&D and manufacture of new energy vehicles (NEVs). In 2021, the Audi FAW NEV Company was incorporated, focusing on the manufacture of luxury battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in China. The business scope of Volkswagen Group in China includes the production, sales and services of whole vehicles and parts, such as engines and transmissions. Some of the Group's auto brands — including VGIC, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, ŠKODA, JETTA, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati — have a business presence in China through Volkswagen Group China and its subsidiaries. In 2023, Volkswagen Group China delivered over 3.23 million vehicles to customers in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, together with its Chinese joint venture partners. By the end of 2023, Volkswagen Group China had over 90,000 employees.
Safe Harbor Statement
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- 小鵬汽車和大衆汽車集團將基於大衆汽車中國主平台(CMP)和模塊化電氣驅動矩陣(MEB)平台,共同爲所有本地生產的汽車開發行業領先的E/E架構
- 第一輛配備聯合開發的 E/E 架構的車輛將在大約 24 個月內開始生產(開始生產)
- 雙方將積極探索進一步的合作機會,以擴大共同開發的E/E架構的使用範圍
中國廣州,2024年7月22日(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)——小鵬汽車(“公司” 或 “小鵬汽車”)和大衆汽車集團今天欣然宣佈,繼小鵬汽車於2024年4月17日就電氣/電子架構(“E/E 架構”)技術合作框架協議發佈公告(“公告”)之後,小鵬與大衆汽車集團簽訂了總協議關於 E/E 協作(“主協議”),該協議鞏固了雙方共同開發行業領先的 E/E 的承諾基於大衆汽車中國主平台(CMP)和模塊化電氣驅動矩陣(MEB)平台的所有本地生產車輛的架構。主協議的執行不僅標誌着雙方迅速在中國聯合開發E/E Architecture,而且爲可能擴大電子電氣架構的合作鋪平了道路。
在E/E Architecture的技術合作下,小鵬汽車和大衆汽車集團在廣州和合肥建立了項目大樓,供雙方的工程師密切合作,加快E/E Architecture的開發進程。通過Project House進行的這種緊密的技術合作使第一輛配備聯合開發的E/E Architecture的汽車在大約24個月內實現了SOP(開始生產),這表明了大衆汽車和小鵬汽車在整個戰略合作伙伴關係中的廣泛信任和承諾。
此外,根據該主協議,小鵬汽車和大衆汽車集團將積極探索進一步的合作機會,以擴大共同開發的E/E架構的使用範圍。雙方都認識到複製這種合作並進一步加強夥伴關係的可能性。
“E/E Architecture的合作標誌着我們在與大衆汽車集團的長期戰略合作伙伴關係中在一年內實現的第三個重要里程碑。憑藉大衆汽車和小鵬汽車之間建立的信任以及雙方工程師的奉獻精神,我們一直在迅速執行我們的聯合項目,並實現了顯著的協同效應。我期待擴大我們的技術合作和雙贏的戰略伙伴關係。” 小鵬汽車董事長兼首席執行官何小鵬說。
大衆汽車集團中國管理委員會成員拉爾夫·布蘭德斯塔特表示:“大衆汽車集團與小鵬汽車的緊密合作的快速進展凸顯了這種合作的巨大潛力。通過共同開發高度現代化的E/E架構,雙方都在其中貢獻各自的技術專長,我們現在正在共同邁出下一步。對於我們大衆汽車來說,該項目也是我們持續實施 “在中國爲中國” 戰略的下一個里程碑——該戰略的重點顯然是中國客戶和技術創新。從2026年起,大衆汽車品牌在中國的所有純電動汽車都將配備這種非常強大和高效的架構。”
關於小鵬
XPENG是中國領先的智能電動汽車公司,設計、開發、製造和銷售智能電動汽車,吸引了龐大且不斷增長的精通技術的中產階級消費者。其使命是通過技術推動智能電動汽車轉型,塑造未來的出行體驗。爲了優化客戶的出行體驗,小鵬汽車內部開發了全棧高級駕駛輔助系統技術和車載智能操作系統,以及包括動力總成和電氣/電子架構在內的核心車輛系統。小鵬汽車總部位於中國廣州,在北京、上海、硅谷、聖地亞哥和阿姆斯特丹設有主要辦事處。小鵬的智能電動汽車主要在其位於廣東省肇慶和廣州的工廠生產。欲了解更多信息,請訪問。
關於大衆汽車集團(中國)
大衆汽車集團是中國汽車行業最早、最成功的國際合作夥伴之一。該公司的成功故事始於1978年,當時大衆汽車集團首次開始與中國同行合作。1984年,大衆汽車集團在中國的首家合資企業上汽大衆汽車集團有限公司在上海成立。1991年,一汽-大衆汽車有限公司在長春成立。2017年,大衆汽車集團成立了大衆汽車(安徽)汽車有限公司,專注於新能源汽車(NEV)的研發和製造。2021年,奧迪一汽新能源汽車公司成立,專注於在中國製造豪華電池電動汽車(BEV)。大衆汽車集團在中國的業務範圍包括整車和零部件的生產、銷售和服務,例如發動機和變速箱。集團的一些汽車品牌——包括VGIC、大衆汽車乘用車品牌、大衆商用車、奧迪、斯柯達、捷達、保時捷、賓利、蘭博基尼和杜卡迪——通過大衆汽車集團(中國)及其子公司在中國開展業務。2023年,大衆汽車集團(中國)及其中國合資合作伙伴向中國大陸和香港的客戶交付了超過32.3萬輛汽車。截至2023年底,大衆汽車集團(中國)擁有超過9萬名員工。
安全港聲明
本公告包含前瞻性陳述。這些聲明是根據1995年《美國私人證券訴訟改革法》的 “安全港” 條款作出的。這些前瞻性陳述可以通過諸如 “將”、“期望”、“預期”、“未來”、“打算”、“計劃”、“相信”、“估計” 和類似陳述等術語來識別。非歷史事實的陳述,包括有關小鵬的信念和期望的陳述,均爲前瞻性陳述。前瞻性陳述涉及固有的風險和不確定性。許多因素可能導致實際業績與任何前瞻性陳述中包含的結果存在重大差異,包括但不限於以下因素:小鵬汽車的目標和戰略;小鵬的擴張計劃;小鵬汽車的未來業務發展、財務狀況和經營業績;中國電動汽車市場的趨勢和規模;小鵬對其產品和服務的需求和市場接受度的預期;小鵬汽車對客戶關係的期望、合同製造商、供應商、第三方服務提供商、戰略合作伙伴和其他利益相關者;總體經濟和商業狀況;以及上述任何內容所依據或與之相關的假設。有關這些風險和其他風險的更多信息包含在小鵬向美國證券交易委員會提交的文件中。本新聞稿中提供的所有信息均截至本新聞稿發佈之日,除非適用法律要求,否則小鵬不承擔任何更新任何前瞻性陳述的義務。
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