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Volkswagen partners with Xpeng to deliver new EVs for Chinese market

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Li Mengyuan, Reporter:

"The strategic technical collaboration between Xpeng and Volkswagen group is a really good example of the cooperation between traditional car manufacturers and new EV companies. What may Xpeng stand out as a clear choice for Volkswagen to partner up with?"

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He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO, Xpeng:

"Volkswagen said that they actually wanted to cooperate with a company focused purely on technology. I am glad to see that Volkswagen finally chose XPeng after contacting so many manufacturers since last year. I think that's because Xpeng is the best in terms of intelligence and the most in line with Volkswagen's ideas. There are many ways to truly realize globalization, but I think the best way is through technology. The second reason is that, whether being a person or running a business, you should keep to your word."

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Li Mengyuan, Reporter:

"How will this collaboration benefit the high-quality development and opening up of China's auto industry? What would that mean for the whole global market?"

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He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO, Xpeng:

"I am very optimistic about the future of Volkswagen because they are willing to change. At the same time, I also think that we finally have some technologies that make other powerhouses in the world think that you are good. Learning from each other is something that Chinese entrepreneurs, China's scientific and technological creation still need to do well over the next few decades. The longer I have been in this high-quality manufacturing industry, the more I feel that we have to change, grow, and win-win together. The world is indeed round."

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Li Mengyuan, Reporter:

"I know you have great international ambitions, so what about your next plan for global expansion?"

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He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO, Xpeng:

"In the second half of this year, we will launch our go overseas 2.0 plan. The P7 model, the G9 model will enter several countries in Europe, and Israel. We expect to enter dozens of countries next year, and most of them are developed countries. I expect that in 2025, we will introduce China's best self-driving cars to the world to let others know that we not only make cars, but smart and self-driving cars. I think China is one of the best countries in the world to combine high-quality hardware with high-quality software."