He Xiaopeng Debunks Rumors of Paying Extra to Jump the Queue for Vehicle Delivery

[Delivery Policy] He Xiaopeng explicitly denied rumors that 'paying an extra RMB 20,000 allows customers to jump the delivery queue,' emphasizing that vehicle deliveries strictly follow the order of purchase timestamps.

Key Development: Paying Extra for Early Delivery Explicitly Banned

On June 3, XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng addressed online rumors during a live stream from the factory, stating the company strictly prohibits any form of paid queue-jumping, even rejecting such requests from friends and family. He admitted he had hesitated initially but feared setting a precedent would disrupt market order.

Key Metrics: Soaring Orders Push Delivery Wait Time to 35 Weeks

The XPeng GX launched on May 20 with a limited-time starting price of RMB 269,800, securing 24,863 firm orders within 12 hours, of which 80% were for the Ultra flagship trim. The current delivery lead time has now extended to 35 weeks.

Strategic Foundation: Additional Molds and Dedicated Task Force Boost Production

To alleviate production bottlenecks, XPeng has established a dedicated oversight task force and is urgently commissioning additional molds for critical components. The company also revealed that the GX undergoes 200 more quality inspection items than the industry average.