Volkswagen and Xpeng Motors Announce Joint Development of Two Electric Models Under Volkswagen Brand
Following Volkswagen’s announcement of a technical cooperation framework agreement with Xiaopeng Motors and an investment of $700 Millionen in Aktien, Xiaopeng Motoren’ Der US-Aktienkurs stieg deutlich an. Ab dem letzten Update, die USA. Der Aktienkurs von Xiaopeng Motors liegt bei $21.69, Dies markiert einen bemerkenswerten Anstieg von 41.21%.
Aus der Vereinbarung geht hervor, dass Volkswagen (China) Technologie Co., Ltd. (VCTC) wird Entwicklungspartner von Xiaopeng Motors. VCTC dient als Haupt-R&D-Nabe für den Volkswagen-Konzern, Konsolidierung von R&D, Innovation, und Beschaffungsfunktionen außerhalb von Wolfsburg.
Der Schwerpunkt der Zusammenarbeit wird vor allem auf dem mittelgroßen Automobilmarkt in China liegen, Beide Unternehmen arbeiten gemeinsam an der Entwicklung zweier Elektromodelle der Marke Volkswagen. Diese neuen Fahrzeuge werden das bestehende Produktportfolio auf Basis der MEB-Plattform ergänzen und sollen voraussichtlich bis zum 31. März 2019 auf den Markt kommen 2026.
Im Rahmen der langfristigen strategischen Partnerschaft, the Volkswagen Group will increase its investment in Xpeng Motors by approximately $700 Million, acquiring a 4.99% stake at a price of $15 per ADS (American depositary share, representing two Class A ordinary shares). Post-transaction, the Volkswagen Group will also secure an observer seat on Xpeng Motors’ board of directors.
Beyond this, the collaboration between Volkswagen and Xiaopeng Motors foresees joint development of a new localized platform for the next generation of intelligent networked vehicles (ICV) in Zukunft.
Xiaopeng Motors has been at the forefront of technical innovation, pioneering urban intelligent driving assistance technologies among domestic car companies. Anfang dieses Jahres, the company introduced the Fuyao architecture, featuring an 800-volt high-voltage silicon carbide platform as standard, CIB-Batterie-Gehäuse-Integrationstechnologie, and high-speed and urban intelligent assisted driving capabilities.
Contrasting with traditional European car companies, who have yet to adopt widespread technologies like 800V and central domain computing electrical architecture, Xiaopeng Motors has made significant strides in this area. European electric vehicles are often dominated by supplier splicing solutions, while Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have achieved more advanced platform technology. Zusätzlich, the cost and development time for electric cars in China are generally more efficient compared to Europe.
Apart from the Volkswagen-Xpeng partnership, numerous overseas car giants have embarked on deeper technical collaborations with Chinese car companies. Audi and SAIC Motor have signed a memorandum to enhance their existing cooperation, while Toyota and BYD have collaborated on the bZ3 model utilizing BYD’s three-electric system. Außerdem, Renault and Geely Automobiles have formed a close alliance, working together on internal combustion engines and model platforms, with Renault planning to introduce products based on Geely’s CMA platform in South Korea.
