Xpeng and Aridge unveil EVs, eVTOL and concepts at Guangzhou Auto Show 2025

Michael Powers, Editor

16:07 23-11-2025

At the Guangzhou Auto Show, two companies—Xpeng and Aridge—brought six new models to the stage, each illustrating a different take on electric mobility. Xpeng led with the X9 minivan: it wears contemporary lighting and offers a roomy cabin, while the maker is holding back detailed specifications for now.

Aridge presented the unconventional ARIDGE concept—a large, angular, three-axle vehicle aimed at future transport solutions. It comes in a distinctly futuristic style and is paired with a dedicated media system for prospective users. The study feels more like a sandbox for ideas than a near-term showroom model, and that’s precisely its point.

Alongside it stood the Aridge eVTOL, a compact electric multicopter with a cabin for several passengers that signals the brand’s ambition to step into aerial mobility. Showing a road concept next to an aircraft underscores how broadly the company now defines movement.

Xpeng also refreshed its production cars. The G6 2025 Edition features a reworked front end and an updated interior while keeping the previous generation’s overall concept intact. The larger G9 2025 Edition follows the same path with modernized styling and upgraded cabin materials. The changes look evolutionary—intentional tweaks rather than a reset.

The Xpeng M03 sedan made its debut in several colors and is positioned as an attainable electric model with a clear focus on aerodynamics. The lineup was capped by the P7 in Performance trim, distinguished by a more assertive exterior, larger brakes, and a reworked cabin—details that hint at a more engaging setup.

Taken together, the premieres sketch out how widely Chinese brands are now expanding—from family-focused MPVs to experimental flying machines.