XPeng Inc. ( XPEV ) shares are trading lower on Wednesday.
According to Benzinga Pro, XPEV stock has lost over 57% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF ( HAIL ) .
The company is reportedly set to officially unveil the first model in its Mona lineup, the M03, on August 27. Pre-orders for the model started earlier this month, reported CnEV Post.
He Xiaopeng, the chairman and CEO of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, announced the timing yesterday during a live video stream of a range change challenge featuring the Xpeng G6 SUV, the report read.
He did not provide any additional details about the Mona M03’s launch. However, Xpeng ( XPEV ) plans to host the Mona M03 launch event alongside a 10th-anniversary celebration in Beijing, the report added.
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Xpeng ( XPEV ) currently offers the X9 MPV, the G9 SUV, the G6, the P7i sedan, and the P5 sedan. The company is also anticipated to launch the new P7+ sedan in the fourth quarter.
The Mona lineup originates from Xpeng’s acquisition of Didi Global’s EV business in August 2023.
Initially, Xpeng ( XPEV ) had announced plans to introduce a new brand under the code name Mona in 2024. However, the company has since rebranded Mona as a new lineup.
The Mona M03 was unveiled on July 3 and began accepting pre-orders on August 8. By August 9, He announced that the first production units of the M03 had already been produced.
Xpeng ( XPEV ) has consistently stated that the Mona M03 will be priced below RMB 200,000 (approximately $27,900) and will feature the most advanced intelligent driving capabilities in its class.
Price Action: XPEV shares are trading lower by 0.43% to $6.94 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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