What is the actual range of the XPeng P7 with a claimed range of 480km?
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XPeng P7 with a claimed range of 480km actually achieves between 550km to 650km depending on the vehicle version. Below are relevant details about the XPeng P7:1. Powertrain: The XPeng P7 is equipped with the latest generation prismatic battery pack, featuring a cell rated energy of 80.87kWh and an energy density as high as 170Wh/kg. It also integrates the motor, electronic control unit, and reducer into a high-performance three-in-one electric drive system.2. Exterior: The XPeng P7 features a coupe-specific streamlined silhouette, with low-drag design elements such as a fastback extending into a ducktail spoiler, semi-hidden wipers, low-drag exterior mirrors, AGS active grille, and an almost completely flat low-drag underbody. These features play a crucial role in reducing the drag coefficient and enhancing the vehicle's range.
I've been driving the Xpeng P7 for almost a year now, mainly using it for daily urban commuting. The official range is 480 kilometers, but there's quite a difference in real-world usage. In summer, with the air conditioning on while driving in the city, it usually reaches just over 400 kilometers. What surprised me the most was that time on the highway, driving at 120 km/h, the car only managed 350 kilometers before the low battery warning came on. This car is quite sensitive to temperature; in winter when it's below zero and the heater is on, the range drops directly to just over 300 kilometers. If you encounter stop-and-go traffic, the actual mileage takes another hit. But overall, for daily use, a 20% reduction from the official range is normal, and it's more than enough.
When I first got the P7, I specifically conducted a range test by driving from Beijing to Qinhuangdao on a full charge. On city roads, it could run about 380 kilometers, while on the highway with cruise control set at 110 km/h, the range dropped to around 360 kilometers. I found that setting the regenerative braking to a higher level is quite effective, as it can recover a significant amount of energy during downhill sections. Keeping the air conditioning temperature not too low and the fan speed at levels one or two also helps save a lot of power. Now that it's hot, parking under the sun raises the battery temperature, causing power consumption to spike right after startup, but it stabilizes after a few minutes of driving. Under normal driving conditions, the actual range fluctuates between about 70% to 85% of the claimed range.
