What is the actual range of the XPeng P7 with a claimed range of 586 km?
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According to official data, the XPeng P7 has a claimed range of 706 km, but the actual range varies between 480 km and 600 km depending on weather and road conditions. The XPeng P7 is a mid-size sedan under the XPeng brand, with a wheelbase of 2998 mm, and dimensions of 4880 mm in length, 1896 mm in width, and 1450 mm in height. The XPeng P7 is available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions. The rear-wheel-drive model features a single electric motor, while the all-wheel-drive model is equipped with dual motors. The rear-wheel-drive model's motor delivers a maximum power of 196 kW and a maximum torque of 390 Nm. The all-wheel-drive model's motors have a combined power output of 316 kW and a combined torque of 655 Nm. The XPeng P7 uses two types of batteries: lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and ternary lithium (NCM/NCA) batteries. The cathode of the LFP battery is made of lithium iron phosphate, while the cathode of the ternary lithium battery is made of ternary materials. Ternary lithium batteries have a higher energy density and are lighter in weight. The cathode of ternary lithium batteries is made of nickel, cobalt, and manganese (NCM), while some ternary lithium batteries use nickel, cobalt, and aluminum (NCA) for the cathode. In terms of chassis design, the front suspension of this car uses a double-wishbone independent suspension, and the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension. The double-wishbone suspension consists of upper and lower wishbones with a connecting rod in between. This suspension design helps reduce body roll and minimizes brake dive. The multi-link suspension is an improved version of the double-wishbone suspension, where the two wishbones are replaced with separate links.
I drive the XPeng P7 Rear-Wheel Drive Super Long Range version, mostly commuting in Shanghai urban areas. After driving for over half a year, real-world testing shows that in spring and summer with the AC set at 24°C, the actual urban range is around 480 km. On highways at 120 km/h, the range drops to about 420 km. The most power-consuming scenario is using the heater in winter, reducing the commuting range to just over 400 km. It's worth noting that the P7's range calculation dynamically adjusts based on driving habits – the displayed range might be inaccurate when new, but after a few hundred kilometers, the system estimation becomes more accurate. For daily commuting, it's safer to calculate based on 75% of the displayed range.
