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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers Nio and Xpeng have recently achieved significant milestones and are focusing on expanding their product lines and global presence, including entering the German market.
Xpeng, a Guangzhou-based company founded in 2014, has delivered a total of 800,000 vehicles as of July 2025. In the first half of 2025 alone, Xpeng delivered 197,189 vehicles, surpassing its total 2024 deliveries, with a strong sales growth of 224% year-on-year in June and 242% in Q2 2025. Xpeng targets an annual sales volume of 380,000 vehicles in 2025, aiming to enter 60 countries and regions globally by the end of the year, which includes expanding into Germany. The company has launched new models such as the G7 electric SUV and updated SUVs in the 150,000 – 250,000 yuan price range. They plan to introduce multiple extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), covering sedans and SUVs.
Nio, a Shanghai-based company, has been expanding through a multi-brand strategy launched in 2024 with its sub-brand ONVO, focusing on delivering value and optimized ownership experiences. ONVO’s first model, the L60, has ranked among the top three best-selling battery electric vehicles in its price segment in early 2025. Nio’s battery swapping network, a distinctive feature, reached the milestone of 80 million battery swaps in China in mid-2025, indicating robust adoption and infrastructure growth. The company continues to prioritize SUV offerings with new models like the upcoming ONVO L90, a large family SUV, launching in August 2025.
Regarding expansion into Germany, while the search results do not provide detailed current status, Xpeng explicitly included Germany within their goal to enter 60 countries and regions worldwide by the end of 2025, implying active entry or planned official launch in the German market this year. Nio has also seen growing international interest and has previously entered European markets; a similar expansion strategy into Germany fits its broader global growth approach but this requires confirmation from recent company announcements beyond this data.
Focus Areas
- Xpeng: Rapid sales growth, diversified model lineup (G7, G6, G9), global expansion including Germany, advanced autonomous driving tech.
- Nio: Multi-brand strategy via ONVO, strong battery swap network, focus on family-friendly SUVs and efficient ownership experience.
These developments position both companies strongly as Chinese EV leaders scaling global operations with dedicated technological innovation and expanding product portfolios. Xpeng's 800,000th vehicle delivery occurred before Nio's 800,000th vehicle production, and Volkswagen holds a stake of just under five percent in XPeng. Nio specializes in the development of intelligent, powerful electric vehicles, and XPeng positions itself as an innovator in electric mobility. Both companies have made statements indicating a focus on continuous innovation, ultimate products, and service that exceeds expectations. Nio is approaching its next milestone: one million vehicles, similar to XPeng.
- Xpeng, which has surpassed its total 2024 deliveries with 197,189 vehicles in the first half of 2025, aims to enter 60 countries and regions globally by the end of the year, including Germany.
- Nio, a Shanghai-based company, with a growing international interest, has previously entered European markets and is planning to launch the ONVO L90, a large family SUV, a part of its multi-brand strategy, this August.
- Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, Xpeng and Nio, are not only focusing on expanding their global presence but are also investing in technological innovation, with Xpeng emphasizing on electric mobility and Nio specializing in developing intelligent, powerful electric vehicles.
