Next-Gen Electric SUVs LS6, Zeekr 9X, and XPeng P7 Break Sales Records

Rising Momentum in China’s Electric Vehicle Sector

On the 2025 Chengdu International Auto Show, China’s expanding EV market is illustrated by record-breaking pre-sales figures from NEV startups including IM Motors, Zeekr, and XPeng. Their cutting-edge features including advanced batteries, fast charging capabilities, AI-driven autonomous tech, and sophisticated design are all attracting more and more consumers.

IM Motors’ next-gen LS6 electric SUV garnered over 48,000 pre-orders in two weeks, Zeekr 9X records 42,667 pre-orders in one hour, and XPENG P7 Sedan secured 10,000 units in 7 minutes. How did they achieve such outstanding pre-sales figures?

IM Motors Debuts LS6 with 48,000 Pre-Orders at Chengdu

IM Motors’ next-generation LS6 electric SUV offers competitively prices between RMB 209,900 and RMB 279,900 (approximately USD 29,200 to USD 38,900, making it an attractive option in the mid-to-high EV segment.

The new LS6 features "Stellar" super-range extension system, offering an industry-leading 450 km pure-electric CLTC range, and a comprehensive driving range of 1,502 km. It’s 800V platform delivers rapid recharging capability—310 km of range added in just 15 minutes.

Zeekr 9X Records Huge Demand with 42,667 Pre-Orders in One Hour

Zeekr introduced the 9X on Chengdu International Auto Show as well. The model attracts 42,667 orders within one hour after pre-sales began. 9X offers three variants—Max, Ultra, and Hyper, with a starting price of RMB 479,900 (approx. USD 66,700). As the first EV model built on Zeekr’s luxury-focused SEA-S hybrid platform, the 9X features both robust electrified performance and luxury configurations. Armed with G-Pilot H9 ADAS, the car enables L3 autonomous driving abilities.

XPENG’s Upgraded P7 Sedan Sells 10,000 Units in Just Seven Minutes

Two days before the Chengdu International Auto Show, which was August 27, XPENG unveiled its refreshed P7 sedan. The sedan attracted 10,000 firm orders in 7 minutes. The refreshed sedan has upgrades on key intelligent features such as its self-developed Turing AI chip (2,250 TOPS computing power), latest VLA autonomous driving and VLM cockpit AI models, and 800V SiC platform delivering up to 820 km CLTC range and an ultra-fast charging speed enabling 525 km range in just 10 minutes.

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