Xpeng plans to deploy its new S5 chargers in the third quarter of 2024. This technology is capable of increasing the range by one kilometer in one second of charging. The S5 Superchargers can deliver up to 800 kW of power.
Xpeng has a strategy similar to Tesla’s. The Chinese brand develops electric vehicles but also aims to have a high-performing charging network. The S5 Superchargers (fifth generation) will make their appearance in the third quarter of 2024. A “revolutionary” technology capable of delivering up to 800 kW of charging power according to He Xiaopeng, the CEO of the Guangzhou-based company.
These chargers are capable of providing one kilometer of range in just one second of charging. The brand specifies that it only takes “13 seconds” between connecting the vehicle and starting the charge. “This means that you can get over 300 km of range in just 5 minutes of charging,” adds Xpeng’s CEO. Currently, no charger in the world is capable of providing such power.
Xpeng Aims for 10,000 Stations by 2026
At the end of July, Xpeng had 1,300 charging stations in operation. The company aims for 10,000 stations by 2026, including 4,500 fast-charging stations. In China, Xpeng is competing against Nio, another electric vehicle manufacturer that focuses on battery swapping. William Li’s company has just deployed its fourth-generation stations and 640 kW chargers.
Li Auto is also working on building new charging facilities in China. To date, the company has 701 stations in the country. The goal is to reach 2,000 stations by the end of December and 5,000 by 2025. The second-largest country in the world could have 10 million electric vehicles by the end of 2024. Therefore, the development of infrastructure is crucial.