China’s XPeng P7+ cars have been found to have a serious steering malfunction
By ForGeeks
Chinese startup XPeng has found itself at the center of a scandal. According to Chinese Car Portal, the electric cars XPeng P7+ have been found to have a potentially dangerous problem with their steering system.
A potentially dangerous problem with the steering system has been discovered.
What is known about the fault
According to owners, the power steering can suddenly fail or completely lock up while driving. Despite numerous complaints, the manufacturer has refused to acknowledge a systemic defect and has not initiated an official recall campaign.
According to owners, the power steering system may suddenly fail or completely lock up while driving.
Chinese media claim XPeng is secretly fixing the problem to circumvent regulations:
- On routine maintenance, sealant is allegedly applied to steering components,
- in some cases, steering systems are selectively replaced for those customers who complain most often about problems.
Characteristics of XPeng P7+
XPeng P7+ is an electric fastback with a length of 5056 mm and a wheelbase of 3000 mm. The car is equipped with a lithium-iron-phosphate battery and is offered in two versions:
- with a 245-hp electric motor,
- with an electric motor with 313 hp
The manufacturer is positioning the model as “the world’s first car with artificial intelligence.” The car is powered by XPeng’s next-generation autonomous driving hardware platform.
Context
It became known earlier that another Chinese automaker – BYD – has started selling a sedan E7 designed for taxi fleets. The new car is equipped with a 136-horsepower electric motor and can travel up to 520 kilometers on a single charge, depending on the equipment.
