This EREV SUV sets a new record for the longest driving range, significantly outpacing Tesla.

      Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng Motors has introduced the G7 EREV in its domestic market. Unlike standard electric vehicles, this model is a range-extended electric SUV. Notably, it claims the longest driving range of any SUV worldwide.

      The innovation comes from its extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain, which combines a 58.8 kWh battery pack (offering an all-electric range of up to 249 miles) with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, functioning as a generator and paired with a 60-liter fuel tank.

      In addition to the electric battery, the vehicle features an 800-volt electrical system with 5C ultra-fast charging, which can provide approximately 195 miles of range in just 12 minutes on a compatible fast charger.

      Xpeng G7 EREV launched in China: 1704-km range, 800V. Xpeng is a Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer. The Xpeng G7 EREV serves as a range-extender version of the G7 SUV, boasting a range of 1704 km and an electric range of 430 km. The EREV models from Xpeng are marked with a Power X Ultra badge on the back.

      How XPeng managed to achieve a world-record range through a hybrid electric configuration:

      Together, the battery and engine can achieve an impressive range of 1,059 miles, surpassing the distance between Beijing and Shanghai. In American terms, the G7 EREV could cover over one-third of the longest highway in the U.S., Interstate 90 (I-90), approximately the distance from Chicago to western Montana, in a single journey.

      In July 2025, the American automaker Lucid’s Air Grand Touring set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance driven by a pure electric vehicle, reaching around 746 miles on one charge (according to Car and Motor). Lucid set this record in Europe, starting from St. Moritz in Switzerland and ending in Munich, Germany.

      It's important to highlight that this record was accomplished by a pure EV, not an EREV. So, what distinguishes the two? A pure EV, such as a Tesla, operates solely on electricity from its battery, depending completely on charging stations to replenish its range.

      Conversely, an EREV includes an electric battery that powers the electric motor while also incorporating a traditional combustion engine that functions as a generator. This engine generates electricity that can recharge the battery during travel, thereby extending the overall range of the electric powertrain.

      Xpeng Motors / Inside China Auto

      The distinction between pure EVs and range-extended EVs:

      The G7 EREV enters the market at a time when concerns about range anxiety and reliance on charging infrastructure are significant for electric vehicle owners. To tackle these issues, several manufacturers are opting for the EREV model. Recently, Ford Motors announced that its forthcoming F-150 Lightning pickup will also be an EREV.

      The most popular Tesla electric vehicle in the U.S., the Model Y, offers a range of approximately 311 miles per charge, while the Model S Long Range achieves just over 373 miles. Although long road trips are feasible with these models, EREVs introduce a new paradigm in practical EV usage by significantly enhancing range.

      In China, the G7 EREV has a starting price of approximately CNY 195,800 and reaches up to CNY 205,800, which translates to about $28,000 to $29,500 based on current exchange rates. XPeng Motors plans to launch the G7 EREV in international markets, including Europe and the Americas, but a specific timeline has not yet been disclosed.