XPENG grows 311% in Germany in August. In Portugal growth was 142.2%
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XPENG grows 311% in Germany in August. In Portugal growth was 142.2%

SAPO Notícias5 September 2026 at 21:30

XPENG, a Chinese brand of electric vehicles, recorded impressive growth of 311% in Germany during the month of August. In Portugal, the numbers were also expressive, with growth of 142.2% in the same period.

This growth occurs at a time when several European brands are facing significant difficulties in the market. Meanwhile, XPENG continues to gain ground on the roads of the Old Continent.

The data refers to August 2026, a period in which the brand saw its registrations increase substantially in several European markets.

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