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Xpeng claims it can beat Tesla Model Y, but driving tests raise doubts

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Xpeng says China is close to producing a Tesla Model Y competitor. However, after driving both vehicles, a reviewer found two major shortcomings in the Xpeng model. The Chinese EV maker still has ground to cover in performance and user experience.

Meridian48 take
Xpeng's claim is ambitious, but real-world testing suggests the gap with Tesla remains significant, especially in driving dynamics and software polish.
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Xpeng claims China is close to making a Tesla Model Y beater — but my experience suggests it'll fall short for two big reasons →
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