New Spy Photos of the Xpeng P5 Revealed with LiDAR Removed

Spy photos of the upcoming new version of the Xpeng P5 have been published by local media, revealing some key changes to the electric vehicle (EV). Notably, the new P5 has removed the LiDAR system and will rely on a surround-view camera and ultrasonic radar for parking and its ADAS (automatic driving assistance system).

Initially, the Xpeng P5 was equipped with the latest XPILOT 3.5 ADAS system and a twin LiDAR setup, complemented by four surround-view cameras, five wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars.

The exterior design of the new P5 features a more minimalist air intake below the front end and a rounded design beneath the penetrating headlights. While the styling of the rear light clusters remains the same as the current model, some changes have been made to the rear cover, including the removal of glossy black trim panels and triangular-shaped reflectors.

Inside the vehicle, the new P5 adopts the latest dual-patchwork interior color scheme of the Xpeng family. The black piano lacquer on the secondary dashboard area has been replaced with a light-colored leather wrap featuring silver accents, enhancing the overall sense of luxury.

Despite these design and technology changes, the new P5 retains the same powertrain performance as the previous model. It is equipped with a 150 kW motor located on the front axle, delivering a peak torque of 330 Nm and a maximum speed of 170 km/h. The new P5 will be available in two versions: a standard range version powered by lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) with a range of 460 km (NEDC) and a long-range version with a ternary battery providing a range of 550 km.

Currently, Xpeng offers only the P5 550E for 188,900 yuan (approximately $26,000), with other versions not available for purchase. This suggests that the new P5 may be released soon, as inventories of other versions have possibly been cleared.

The Xpeng P5 has been the company’s second-best selling model in the past six months, selling over 10,000 units, though it trails behind the P7, Xpeng’s top seller, by around 12,000 units. The facelifted model aims to make the P5 more competitive in a price-conscious market by reducing costs while maintaining performance. Xpeng had previously released a refreshed version of the P7i as well.