• In 2024, XPENG establishes itself as a key player in the Smart EV market with its entry into Qatar

• In partnership with Almana Group, XPENG will advance its global presence.

• The XPENG G6, G9, and P7 are expected to launch in the Qatari market by the end of 2024

Guangzhou, September 13, 2024 - As part of its ongoing global business expansion in 2024, XPENG Motors, a leading Chinese Smart Electric Vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, has signed an agreement designating Pioneer Motors, a subsidiary of Qatar's Almana Group, as the exclusive distributor for Qatar. The agreement marks a significant milestone in XPENG’s accelerated global expansion strategy, following its entry into the European, Middle Eastern, Asia-Pacific, and African markets. The XPENG G6, G9, and P7 are expected to launch in the Qatari market by the end of 2024.

XPENG’s entry into Qatar is set to revolutionize the local automotive industry by offering state-of-the-art electric vehicles powered by advanced AI technology. This new initiative aims to cater to the growing demand for sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions in the region.

Commenting on this landmark achievement, Alex Tang, XPENG’s GM of International Markets, said, “Entering the Qatar market is a strategic move for XPENG. It not only strengthens our presence in the Middle East but also complements our mission to provide smart, eco-friendly transportation solutions on a global scale. We are confident that our innovative products will meet the discerning needs of Qatari customers.”

Mr. Bader Omar Almana, Managing Director of Almana Group, added, “We are proud to bring the XPENG brand, a pioneer in the high-tech and electric vehicles industry globally, to the Qatari market. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to providing the latest advancements in the automotive industry to our customers in Qatar.”

This partnership marks a significant step towards fulfilling XPENG’s commitment to bringing cutting-edge EV technologies to new markets, driving the future of mobility, and reshaping the global automotive landscape.

About XPENG
XPENG is a leading Chinese Smart EV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers. Its mission is to drive Smart EV transformation with technology, shaping the mobility experience of the future. In order to optimize its customers’ mobility experience, XPENG develops in-house its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system, as well as core vehicle systems including powertrain and the electrical/electronic architecture. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with main offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, San Diego and Amsterdam. XPENG’s Smart EVs are mainly manufactured at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

About ALMANA Group
ALMANA Group was founded in 1960 by Mr. Omar Al-Mana. From modest beginnings, it was armed with a strategic blueprint together with a robust ambition and the Group’s evolution has been in tandem with that of Qatar. ALMANA Group harnessed the abundant opportunities provided by the country in its quest for progress. In a short space of time, ALMANA Group emerged as one of the most prominent and leading conglomerates in Qatar.