Xpeng has produced its first locally assembled G6 SUV in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s regional expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia.
The company announced on Friday that the first Malaysia-assembled G6 rolled off the production line at its local manufacturing partner, EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB), describing the achievement as an important step in its ASEAN growth plans.
Local Production Begins in Malaysia
The assembly program stems from a strategic partnership signed between Xpeng and EPMB in late 2025.
Under the agreement, EPMB’s wholly owned subsidiary PJVM is responsible for assembling Xpeng vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Malacca.
Xpeng said local production will help the company respond more quickly to demand in right-hand-drive markets while supporting broader regional expansion efforts.
“This is a new milestone in our ASEAN journey,” Xpeng said in a statement shared on social media platform X.
“We remain committed to bringing intelligent mobility experiences to more consumers across the region.”
Third Global Assembly Facility
The Malaysian operation becomes Xpeng’s third localized assembly facility globally and its second in the Asia-Pacific region, following previously announced projects in Indonesia and Austria.
The company continues to pursue an asset-light international manufacturing strategy that relies on local partners rather than building wholly owned production facilities overseas.
According to Xpeng, the approach reduces upfront capital expenditures while providing greater flexibility to expand across diverse global markets.
G6 and X9 Planned for Production
Xpeng currently sells the G6 SUV and X9 MPV in Malaysia.
While the G6 is the first model to enter local production, the company previously indicated that assembly operations will later be expanded to include the X9, including future extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants.
Both the G6 and X9 received updated versions in Malaysia during the second half of last year.
Overseas Business Becoming More Important
International markets are playing an increasingly important role in Xpeng’s growth strategy.
The company has previously stated that it aims for overseas markets to account for half of its global sales within the next decade.
Management expects international operations to contribute more than 20% of total revenue beginning in the second quarter of this year.
Xpeng’s overseas sales momentum has accelerated in 2026, with monthly international deliveries surpassing 6,000 units for the first time in April.
Expanding Competition in Southeast Asia
The Malaysian production milestone comes as Chinese EV manufacturers intensify competition across Southeast Asia.
Just one day before Xpeng’s announcement, Stellantis began local assembly of Leapmotor vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Kedah, Malaysia, producing the first locally assembled Leapmotor C10 SUVs.
The growing number of localized production projects highlights Malaysia’s increasing importance as a regional electric vehicle manufacturing hub for ASEAN markets.
Supply Challenges at Home
While expanding internationally, Xpeng continues to face strong demand in its domestic market.
The company’s recently launched GX SUV generated more than 24,800 firm orders within its first 12 hours on sale in China, according to figures previously released by the automaker.
More than 80% of those orders were for the flagship Ultra version, creating supply chain bottlenecks and extending delivery waiting times for some configurations to as long as 35 weeks.
Xpeng said it has responded by opening additional production lines and investing in new tooling to increase output capacity for critical components.
The company delivered 32,158 vehicles globally in May, while continuing to expand its manufacturing and sales footprint both in China and overseas markets.