A team from Xpeng’s headquarters in Guangzhou will be visiting Malaysia to conduct feasibility studies to locally assemble Xpeng battery EV (BEV) models here. This was confirmed by Datuk Francis Lee, Group CEO of Bermaz Auto, the parent company of Xpeng distributor Bermaz Xpeng, during the launch of the Xpeng G6 last Tuesday. However, Lee cautioned that it is still too early to commit to locally assembling Xpeng models in Malaysia, be it in completely knocked down (CKD) or semi-knocked down (SKD
Sep 3, 2024
Bermaz Auto, the parent company of Mazda distributor Bermaz Motor and Xpeng distributor Bermaz Xpeng, has a strong reputation for growing new automotive brands in Malaysia. It is the distributor of choice for many new brands looking to enter Malaysia, putting it in the enviable position of having the luxury to pick and choose which brands it wants to add to its portfolio. Investors also love Bermaz Auto because it is one of the best dividend-generating automotive-related stock in Bursa Malaysia.
Aug 28, 2024
Bermaz Xpeng, the distributor of Xpeng battery EVs (BEVs) in Malaysia, launched its first model, the Xpeng G6 today with a starting price of RM 165,000. The D-segment 5-seater electric SUV not only undercuts the Tesla Model Y (from RM 191,000) by a big margin, but it’s also cheaper than the now-discontinued Extended Range variant of the BYD Atto 3, which sits one segment lower and used to sell for RM 167,800. The C-segment 2024 BYD Atto 3 is currently only available in one Standard variant. Desp
Aug 27, 2024
Bermaz Xpeng Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of the Xpeng brand in Malaysia, has officially launched the Xpeng G6. This highly anticipated 5-seater, D-segment battery electric (BEV) SUV is now available for booking, with a starting price of RM 165,820 for the 580 Pro variant and RM 185,820 for the 755 Pro variant. Both variants are rear-wheel drive (RWD). These prices undercut its nearest rival, the Tesla Model Y by around 13%. The American contender starts from RM 191,000 for the base rear-wheel
Aug 27, 2024
Thailand has launched the XPeng G6, offering two variants: Standard Range and Long Range, priced at THB 1,439,000 (around RM 183k) and THB 1,599,000 (around RM 204k) respectively. Both variants are powered by a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 296 PS and 440 Nm of torque. The Standard Range accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the Long Range takes 5.9 seconds. The G6 Standard Range is equipped with a 66-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, providing a range of up to 435 k
Aug 23, 2024
Since Registrations of Interest (ROI) opened last month, it is now confirmed that certain dealers have already begun taking orders for the upcoming XPeng G6 BEV SUV, ahead of a tentative launch at the end of August 2024. According to our enquiries, two single-motor, rear-wheel drive (RWD) variants will be offered, with estimated prices starting from RM 175,000 for the Standard Range variant (435 km, WLTP cycle) and RM 195,000 for the Long Range variant (570 km, WLTP cycle). Also read: Bermaz Xpe
Aug 13, 2024
Bermaz Auto has confirmed that the new subsidiary tasked with representing the Xpeng brand in Malaysia will be called Bermaz Xpeng Sdn. Bhd. Bermaz’s AP (Approved Permit) partner Prima Merdu will be the importer. A teaser image was uploaded on Bermaz Xpeng’s official Facebook page yesterday, showing the silhouette of the Xpeng G6’s front. Bermaz Xpeng has also opened a Registration of Interest page, suggesting that the model’s launch will be happening within the next couple of months. The Xpeng
Jul 18, 2024
XPeng Malaysia's website and Facebook, Instagram pages are now online, as the company gears up for its official introduction into the country. There's also a cryptic countdown to something that's happening in six days, which we reckon could be the company's formal announcement and, just maybe, the launch of the G6 BEV, which is confirmed to be the brand's first car here. The Chinese BEV marque's distributorship here is taken care of by Bermaz Auto; the formal name of this partnership is Bermaz X
Jul 3, 2024
Back in March, Bermaz Auto (BAuto) confirmed that it signed a distributorship agreement with Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker, XPeng. The upstart company, known as China’s equivalent to Tesla is looking to expand to right-hand drive (RHD) markets including Malaysia. Though there is no exact timeline for when XPeng will be launched in Malaysia, BAuto CEO, Datuk Francis Lee Kok Chuan, said in an interview with The Edge that the XPeng G6 will be the first model to be launched. The XPeng
Jul 2, 2024
XPeng has announced a new variant for the G6 – the 580 Long-range Plus – in China. The company introduced this variant with a limited-time promotional price tag of CNY 179,900 (around RM 118k). This latest addition to the G6 series follows a trend of price reductions. The XPeng G6’s initial price ranged between CNY 209,900 (around RM 138k) to CNY 276,900 (around RM 182k). However, the company announced a time-limited discount of CNY 20,000 across all G6 variants until 31-March 2024, effectively
Apr 15, 2024
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