Electric vehicle Xpeng P7 smashes endurance record, covering nearly 4,000 kilometers in a single day of driving
Xpeng P7 Sets 24-hour Endurance Record, Targets Premium Electric Sedan Market
The Xpeng P7, a new electric sedan from the Chinese automaker, has made headlines after setting a new 24-hour endurance record. The vehicle covered a distance of 3,961 kilometers (approximately 2,461 miles) at a constant speed of 210 km/h during the test in August 2025[1][2][3][4].
During the test, the Xpeng P7 underwent multiple fast-charging sessions, with the exact number and duration remaining undisclosed. However, a comparable endurance test with the Xiaomi YU7 involved around 30 charging sessions each lasting 10-12 minutes, indicating similar fast-charging capabilities tested for the P7[4].
The P7's impressive performance can be attributed to its 800V high-voltage battery system, which supports rapid charging and robust thermal management. This system, combined with the car's aerodynamically slippery design, significantly contributes to its low energy consumption, helping to extend range even at high speeds[3].
The Xpeng P7 is poised to enter the premium large electric sedan market, a move signified by its strong market demand. Within 7 minutes of going on sale, the vehicle reportedly received over 10,000 orders, highlighting its positioning as a competitive premium EV[3].
Key Features of the Xpeng P7
- Battery & Thermal Management: The P7 uses an 800V high-voltage battery system which supports rapid charging and supports durable thermal management to handle the heat generated during continuous high-speed driving and fast charging[3].
- Energy Efficiency: The car has a mechanically slippery aerodynamic design, contributing to its low energy consumption, helping to extend range even at high speeds during the endurance test[3].
- Charging: The endurance test involved multiple fast charging stops. Although the exact number and duration were not disclosed for the P7, a comparable endurance test with the Xiaomi YU7 involved around 30 charging sessions each lasting 10-12 minutes, indicating similar fast-charging capabilities tested for the P7[4].
- Interior Design: The Xpeng P7 boasts a screen behind the steering wheel designed with the driver in mind. The vehicle also features sporty seats with great lumbar and side supports, designed for driving around race tracks or long drives[5].
- Ultra-fast Charging: The Xpeng P7, similar to the G7, is expected to feature 800V architecture and ultra-fast charging technology. This allows for 10-80% charging capabilities in under 13 minutes[6].
Background
Riz Akhtar, a mechanical engineer with a passion for EVs, has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution in Australia. After spending the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure, Akhtar founded carloop, a company specializing in Australian EV data, insight reports, and trends[7]. Akhtar aims to reduce transport emissions in Australia through his work with carloop.
References
- Xpeng P7 sets new 24-hour endurance record
- Xpeng P7 completes 24-hour endurance test
- Xpeng P7: The electric sedan that broke the 24-hour endurance record
- How Xpeng P7 achieved its 24-hour endurance record
- Inside the Xpeng P7: A driver-focused electric sedan
- Xpeng P7: Ultra-fast charging capabilities unveiled
- Riz Akhtar: The man behind Australia's EV revolution
- The Xpeng P7's groundbreaking performance in the 24-hour endurance test positions it as a strong competitor in the premium large electric sedan market.
- The Xpeng P7's 800V high-voltage battery system supports rapid charging, robust thermal management, and a mechanically slippery aerodynamic design for increased energy efficiency.
- The finance and automotive industries are closely watching the rise of the Xpeng P7, particularly its ultra-fast charging technology and the promising demand it's experiencing.
- As electric-vehicles continue to disrupt the transportation sector, the lifestyle of future car owners may drastically change, thanks to advancements in technology like the Xpeng P7's fast charging capabilities.
