The Chinese Tesla rival, XPeng Motors, has unveiled the G7 EREV in its home market. Unlike regular EVs, this is a range-extended electric SUV. What’s interesting is that the vehicle now claims the longest driving distance of any SUV in the world.
The secret lies in the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain, which blends a 58.8 kWh battery pack (that provides an all-electric range of up to 249 miles) with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (which acts as the generator, paired with a 60-liter fuel tank).
Along with the electric battery, the car uses an 800-volt electrical architecture with 5C ultra-fast charging, providing about 195 miles of range in 12 minutes on a compatible fast charger.
How XPeng squeezed a world-record range out of a hybrid electric setup
Combined, the battery and engine offer a staggering range of 1,059 miles, which is longer than the distance between Beijing and Shanghai. In American terms, the G7 EREV should be able to cover more than one-third of the longest highway in the country, the Interstate 90 (or I-90), roughly the distance from Chicago to western Montana, in one go.
In July 2025, the American automaker Lucid’s Air Grand Touring set a new Guinness World Record for the longest drive by a pure-electric vehicle, covering approximately 746 miles on a single charge (via Car and Motor). Lucid successfully created the record in Europe, starting in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and finishing in Munich, Germany.
It’s worth noting that the record still stands, as a pure-EV, not an EREV, achieved it. So, what’s the difference between the two? A pure EV, like a Tesla, runs only on electricity stored in its battery; such cars rely solely on the charging infrastructure to recharge and extend their range.
However, an EREV still features an electric battery that stores electricity and powers the electric motor, but also has a traditional combustion engine that acts as a generator. It produces electricity that can either recharge the battery on the go, thus increasing the overall range of the electric powertrain.
The difference between pure EVs and range-extended EVs
The G7 EREV arrives at a time when range anxiety and infrastructure dependency remain two major concerns for EV owners. However, several automakers are adopting the EREV approach to address the issue. Just last month, Ford Motors announced that its next-generation F-150 Lightning pickup will be an EREV.
The most popular Tesla EV in the United States, Model Y, provides a range of around 311 miles on a charge, while the Model S Long Range can go a little over 373 miles. While you can still think of going on long road trips with these cars, EREVs suggest a new paradigm in real-world EV usability by extending range by a dramatic margin.
In China, the G7 EREV starts at about CNY 195,800 and goes up to CNY 205,800, which is about $28,000 to $29,500 at current conversion rates. XPeng Motors intends to roll out the G7 EREV in global markets, including Europe and the Americas, at some point, but the exact timeline isn’t yet available.
