In order to better understand XPeng cars’ extraordinary performance, the following is a list of core parts providers of Xpeng. This index will continue to be updated every month by our team.
- Battery System Parts Provides
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL)
- Car Controlling System Parts Providers
- Central Control System Providers
- Car Body Exterior Providers
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is a Chinese battery manufacturer and technology company founded in 2011 that specializes in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, as well as battery management systems (BMS).
- In 2012, CATL started strategic partnership with BMW
- In 2013, CATL developed EV batteries for the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Yutong
- In 2017, CATL ranked No. 1 globally in EV battery consumption volume (SNE Research)
- In 2018, CATL listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange
- In 2019, CATL established joint ventures with Geely Auto Group and FAW Group
- In 2020, CATL successfully delivered phase I of Jinjiang 100MWh Energy Storage Power Station Project – the largest in door stationary energy storage system in China
- In 2021, Guizhou Shidai Mining Co., Ltd. is jointly owned by CATL, was established on December 31, 2021, with a registered capital of 800 million yuan ($125.88 million).
Megna International Inc.
Megna International is the largest automobile parts manufacturer in North America by sales of original equipment parts, it has ranked consistently in the Fortune Global 500 list for 20 years in a row since 2001. Since 1957, Magna manufactured more than 3.7 million vehicles.It produces automotive systems, assemblies, modules, and components which are supplied to General Motors, Ford Motor Company and FCA, as well as BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Toyota, Tesla, and Tata Motors, among others.
Bosch
Bosch is a German multinational engineering and technology company founded in 1886. Bosch’s core operating areas are spread across four business sectors, and one of which is focusing on driving and control. Bosch Rexroth manufactures products and systems associated with the control and motion of industrial and mobile equipment. It has flagship products including Hydraulics, Electric Drives & Controls, Tightening Systems, Linear Motion, and Assembly Technologies.
Revenues (2020): Completed $32.6b in sales
Number of employees: More than 150,000 employees
Nvidia Corporation
NVIDIA designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets, as well as system on a chip units (SoCs) for the mobile computing and automotive market. Since 2014, Nvidia has diversified its business focusing on three markets: gaming, automotive electronics, and mobile devices. Nvidia Drive is its automotive solutions, which offers a range of hardware and software products for designers and manufacturers of autonomous vehicles. The Drive PX-series is a high performance computer platform aimed at autonomous driving through deep learning, while Driveworks is an operating system for driverless cars.
Revenues (2019): Completed $6.2b euros
Number of employees: Over 31,000 people worldwide
Brembo
Brembo was found in the year of 1961 in Italy, and is an Italian manufacturer of automotive brake systems. In the 1980s, Brembo also began supplying brakes to BMW, Chrysler, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Porsche. Brembo specialises in performance braking systems and components as well as conducting research on braking systems. Brembo sells over 1,300 products worldwide and is known for their aftermarket automotive brake components, including callipers, drums, rotors, and brake lines. The company holds QS9000 and ISO 9001 certifications.
iFLYTEK
Founded in 1999, iFLYTEK is an information technology company that creates voice recognition software and 10+ voice based internet products. The iFLYTEK holds a leadership position in the Chinese speech industry and was listed on the MIT Technology Review as one of the world’s 50 smartest companies in both 2017 and 2019. The company actively promotes the development of A.I. products. As of February 29th,2020, iFLYTEK Open Platform had more than1.17 million developer teams, 750,000 total applications, and connected 2.71 billion end users. iFLYTEK AI Academy has 338,000 registered members.
OSRAM
OSRAM was founded in 1919. Over the past 100 year of development, Osram positions itself as a high-tech photonics company that is increasingly focusing on sensor technology, visualization and treatment by light. Automotive is one of three OSRAM’s major business units, the other two are Opto Semiconductors and Digital. The Automotive Business Unit develops and produces lamps, light modules, and sensors, which it sells to original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers in the automotive industry and the spare parts market (after-market).
Autoliv
Autoliv is the world’s largest automotive safety supplier, with sales to all major car manufacturers in the world. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company develops, manufactures and markets safety systems such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels, and passive safety electronics. Statistically, more than three airbags or seat belts from Autoliv have been delivered to every vehicle produced globally during the past ten years. Its market share is estimated to be about 42% in 2020. It also produces pedestrian protection systems.
Livox
Livox Technology Company Limited is a company founded in 2016. Livox is committed to breaking through the current technological barrier in the LiDAR industry and helping customers incorporate LiDAR sensors into efficient commercialization of their projects. Livox’s products have been sold to 26 countries and are being widely applied in industries such as autonomous driving, robots, 3D mapping, smart city, safety and more.
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