How Xpeng will take on Tesla as Chinese carmakers drive overseas EV competition

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng aims to challenge Tesla in international markets with its self-driving technology tested in the fiercely competitive home market. This goal shows that Chinese carmakers are expanding the competition in overseas markets to technology, beyond the initial push to boost exports amid domestic pressures. “We are very confident that we can be head-to-head competitors with Tesla,” said Brian Gu Hongdi, vice-chairman and president at Xpeng, in an interview with...