Xpeng enters New Zealand, continuing expansion in right-hand drive markets

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2026.02.06 10:47
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Xpeng has officially entered New Zealand, launching its first two service centers in Auckland and Christchurch, showcasing the G6 SUV. This marks Xpeng's expansion into right-hand drive markets, with plans to further extend its service network to additional cities by 2026. The new centers will provide local customers with sales and after-sales services, enhancing engagement with Xpeng's products. This move follows competitors like Geely Auto and Nio, who are also entering the New Zealand and Australian markets.

  • Xpeng's first two service centers in New Zealand are now operational, showcasing the G6 SUV.
  • Xpeng plans to expand its service network to additional New Zealand cities in 2026.
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Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV, HKG: 9868) has officially entered New Zealand, adding a new right-hand drive market to its international footprint.

The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced the development on Friday, marking its first overseas market expansion in 2026.

Xpeng's inaugural New Zealand service centers — located in Auckland's North Shore and Christchurch — are now operational, providing local customers with sales, delivery, and after-sales services.

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Both locations showcase the Xpeng G6, the company's most affordable SUV and a competitor to Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model Y.

Xpeng plans to expand its service network in 2026 by adding locations in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Tauranga.

Opening the first service centers marks a crucial step in Xpeng's mission to realize its smart mobility vision in New Zealand, said Damien Royce, the company's New Zealand marketing director.

The new service centers will serve as a gateway for local consumers to engage with and deeply experience Xpeng's products and technology, Royce added.

Some of Xpeng's local competitors, including Geely Auto (HKG: 0175, OTCMKTS: GELYF), Zeekr, and IM Motors, have already entered the New Zealand and Australian markets.

Last month, Chris Chen, head of global business at Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO, HKG: 9866), told the Wall Street Journal that the company would launch its electric vehicles in Australia and New Zealand this year, with a market debut expected in the second half of 2026.

Australia and New Zealand are right-hand drive markets, where the steering wheel is positioned on the right side, differing from left-hand drive markets like China and the US.Xpeng

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