(Yicai) June 12 -- Xpeng Motors has released two new energy vehicle models, the Xpeng G9 and Xpeng P7, into the Egyptian market, becoming the first Chinese NEV firm to launch pure electric autos in the Egyptian and African markets.

Xpeng has chosen Raya Auto to serve as its exclusive distributor in the North African country and deliveries are expected to start at the end of the month, the Guangzhou-based carmaker said at a press conference held at the Grand Egyptian Museum yesterday.

Raya Auto will provide comprehensive after-sales support to Xpeng car owners in Egypt, the Cairo-based company said on its WeChat account today. Raya Auto has opened dedicated Xpeng service centers in the east and west of the capital city and plans to add two large showrooms by the end of the year.

“Xpeng is very optimistic about the huge opportunities in the Egyptian market, and we are confident that we will succeed in this market,” said Wang Ke, general manager of Xpeng Middle East.

Xpeng has now set up dealer networks in Egypt and Africa, in addition to its presence in Western Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Oceania. The Guangzhou-based firm is hoping to export to more than 20 countries by the end of the year, up from the previous three, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer He Xiaopeng said earlier.

Xpeng’s exports in the first three months already reached 61.8 percent of last year’s export volume. The company exported 3,261 autos in 2023, according to the China Passenger Car Association.

Editor: Kim Taylor