Newmarket Motors hosts Xpeng launch
A Cork showroom hosted the official launch of a new premium electric-vehicle brand recently. Newmarket Motors welcomed customers, local businesses, community partners and EV enthusiasts recently to the launch of Xpeng, now available at the Cork dealership - the first Xpeng dealer outside of Dublin.
The event at Xpeng Newmarket Cork’s Main Street showroom, featured a special appearance by Derek Reilly - Ireland’s leading voice on electric vehicles and founder of NEVO, the country’s number 1 EV YouTube channel - who delivered a presentation on the future of electric mobility.
This was followed by a Q&A session hosted by Newmarket MC Donal O’Sullivan. Guests asked questions of Derek and Jack Walsh from ePower, about charging infrastructure, running costs, government grants and the realities of switching to electric in Munster.
The new Xpeng G6 Coupe was unveiled which features upgraded interiors and significant performance improvements (84 feature changes in total). The event also featured a special community moment in which Newmarket Motors presented Newmarket Xpeng-sponsored jerseys to Newmarket GAA, reflecting the dealership’s ongoing support for local groups and organisations.
Newmarket Motors Dealer Principal Annette Browne described the launch as a significant moment for the business. “Bringing Xpeng to Newmarket is a milestone for our dealership. Our customers expect choice, innovation, quality and value, and Xpeng delivers on them all. We were thrilled to welcome Derek Reilly to share his insights with our guests - there is huge interest across Cork and Munster in understanding what the transition to electric really means for everyday drivers.”
Xpeng, launched in Ireland earlier this year, brings advanced software, premium design and exceptional driving technology to the Irish EV market. The Xpeng G6, an all-electric, ultra-smart 4-door coupé SUV, is the first model available through Newmarket Motors.
The Xpeng launch follows a period of significant growth and investment for Newmarket Motors. Earlier this autumn, the dealership was appointed as a main dealer for Mercedes-Benz Light Commercial Vehicles, adding one of the world’s most respected commercial brands to its portfolio, which now includes Volkswagen passenger cars and Volkswagen Light commercial vehicles.
Contact Newmarket Motors for more information on their wide range of vehicles and their 261 Xpeng Open Weekend.