Xpeng-VW Joint EV "UNYX 08" Rolls Off Production Line

On March 13, Volkswagen announced that the first model jointly developed with Xpeng, the UNYX 08, has officially commenced production at Volkswagen Anhui’s factory.

The vehicle represents the first product from the partnership to enter mass production since the two companies established a strategic cooperation agreement in 2023.

According to official information, it took approximately 24 months from the signing of the joint development technology agreement to the commencement of mass production.

Positioned as a full-size pure electric SUV, the UNYX 08 integrates Volkswagen’s vehicle engineering system with locally developed intelligent technologies in China.

The new model utilizes an 800-volt high-voltage SiC platform that supports ultra-fast charging.

It also comes standard with Xpeng’s VLA full-scenario intelligent driving assistance system, enabling enhanced Level 2 driver assistance functions.

The front cabin is equipped with a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster complemented by dual 14.96-inch 2.4K central display screens.

The steering wheel retains physical buttons and mechanical rollers, featuring an illuminated gold Volkswagen logo at its center.

The overall cockpit structure exhibits notable similarities to the Xpeng G9, underscoring Xpeng’s leading position in the development of intelligent cockpit systems and electronic architecture.

Furthermore, in accordance with the joint vehicle development program, Volkswagen’s Technology Center China (VCTC) and CARIAD China teams collaborated with Xpeng to create the Volkswagen Group’s inaugural localized regional electronic and electrical architecture for China, referred to as CEA (China Electronic Architecture). The UNYX 08 is the first model to incorporate this architecture.