Xpeng و Didi تقيمان شراكة استراتيجية في التطورات الذكية للسيارات الكهربائية

إكسبينغ, a prominent player in the سيارة كهربائية (EV) سوق, خطت خطوة كبيرة في تعزيز قدراتها في مجال السيارات الكهربائية الذكية. في أغسطس 27, أعلنت الشركة عن اتفاقية استراتيجية مع ديدي جلوبال, involving the acquisition of Didi’s research, تصميم, وأصول التطوير الهندسي المتعلقة بالسيارات الكهربائية الذكية. This groundbreaking deal is valued at up to HKD 5.835 مليار (تقريبا $744 مليون).

To facilitate this acquisition, Xpeng plans to issue Class A ordinary shares, equating to around 3.25% of its outstanding share capital. These shares will serve as the means to secure the assets linked to Didi’s smart EV project.

This collaboration between Xpeng and Didi is not limited to the asset acquisition alone. شكل متزامن, the two companies have entered into a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement. This agreement marks Xpeng as the first automotive manufacturer to receive complete backing from Didi’s dynamic ecosystem.

The collaborative efforts between Xpeng and Didi encompass a wide range of domains. These include joint ventures in research and development for innovative smart EVs, integration of Xpeng’s electric vehicles into Didi’s shared mobility platform, joint marketing initiatives, financial and insurance services, charging infrastructure development, advancement of autonomous driving technologies, and mutual expansion into global markets.

In a strategic move aimed at expanding its market presence, Xpeng is preparing to launch an all-new EV brand, codenamed “مونا,” slated for a 2024 اول مره. This new brand will target the burgeoning mass market segment with vehicle offerings priced around RMB 150,000. The goal is to drive the widespread adoption of smart EV technologies within this price range, catering to a vast customer base.

A key element in this endeavor is Didi’s extensive mobility ecosystem, which will provide invaluable support to the “مونا” project by granting access to Didi’s nationwide shared mobility network.

Mr. هي شياوبنغ, Chairman and CEO of إكسبينغ, emphasized the alignment of vision between the two companies: “As a world-leading mobility technology platform, DiDi shares XPENG’s vision of shaping the mobility experience of the future with technology. XPENG’s A-class Smart EV products under the new brand will not only significantly increase our scale but also accelerate the adoption of our Smart EV technologies in the mass market segment, bringing our technologies to a much broader customer base.”

Mr. Cheng Wei, Chairman and CEO of Didi, echoed the sentiment, underscoring the transformative potential of the collaboration: “DiDi has been dedicated to promoting shared, electric, and smart mobility. XPENG has established its leadership position in the Smart EV technologies and intelligent driving technologies. We will continue to deepen our cooperation with XPENG in multiple areas, driving the transformation of the transportation and automotive industries.”

This strategic partnership between Xpeng and Didi signifies a significant leap forward in the realm of smart EV technology, shared mobility, and the evolution of the automotive landscape. The combined expertise and resources of both companies are poised to reshape the future of transportation.