Chinese vehicles are dominating the Paris Motor Show

Chinese electric vehicles are dominating the Paris Motor Show, far beyond the category of budget city cars. Featuring electric SUVs over 5 meters long: the BYD Atto 8 (photo above) and XPENG G9L.

Chinese Electric Vehicles Dominate (1) BYD Atto 8, 653 km Range

Let’s start with the BYD Atto 8, the new flagship of one of China’s most aggressive automakers. It is a 7-seater SUV that uses a second-generation Blade Battery with a capacity of 115 kWh, offering up to 653 km of combined WLTP range. Worried about long charging times with such a large battery? No need to worry—this model introduces FLASH Charging technology to Europe for the first time. It can charge the battery from 10% to 97% in just 9 minutes, of course only at charging stations with 400 kW or higher power. The Atto 8 will arrive in European markets in the first half of 2027. The most premium version, the Excellence AWD, boasts a maximum system power of 570 kW (775 hp) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. This new Chinese SUV measures 5,040 mm in length, 1,996 mm in width, and 1,760 mm in height, and aside from its 7 seats, it also offers excellent cargo capacity.

Two versions, one with 775 hp of power

Here are more details on the two versions of the Atto 8 that will be offered, pending the announcement of prices.

The ATTO 8 Design RWD features a rear electric motor producing 340 kW (462 hp) with 365 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. The 115 kWh Blade Battery enables a combined WLTP range of 653 km.

ATTO 8 Excellence AWD adds a second electric motor to the front axle. The total power reaches 570 kW (775 HP), with a maximum torque of 775 Nm. In this configuration, ATTO 8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The battery capacity remains unchanged at 115 kWh, while the combined WLTP range is 602 km.

Chinese EVs Make a Statement (2) Xpeng G9L, 591 km Range

The Xpeng G9L is even more imposing, with a length of 5,120 mm, a width of 1,999 mm, and a height of 1,788 mm. Its interior is also arranged in three rows, offering 6- and 7-seater configurations tailored to specific markets. The all-wheel-drive dual-motor versions deliver 430 kW of power and 695 Nm of torque, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, with a braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h of 35.1 meters. The longest range is provided by the RWD Long Range Ultra version, with 591 km of WLTP range and a combined fuel consumption of 21.1 kWh/100 km. Its 800V silicon carbide platform supports ultra-fast 5C charging, allowing the battery to go from 10% to 80% charge in 11.7 minutes.

NGP artificial intelligence system debuts

With the G9L Ultra trim, Xpeng’s NGP (Next Generation Pilot) system will be introduced, based on the second-generation Vision-Language-Action architecture (VLA 2.0). The VLA 2.0 architecture provides a unified AI foundation designed for a direct transition from Level 2 assistance to Level 4 autonomous driving, bypassing the intermediate Level 3 stage. This represents a crucial step in Xpeng’s vision for advanced AI-driven mobility solutions. Tailored to Europe’s road network, the NGP system is developed to recognize local traffic signs and regulations on the continent, including rules regarding vehicle precedence and protection for pedestrians and cyclists. It supports navigation in narrow roads, offers real-time 3D reconstruction of surrounding obstacles, and enables remote parking. Activation is expected via OTA starting in 2027, depending on regulatory frameworks.

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