by P7+ News • Oct 20, 2026

Taking delivery of a new electric car is always exciting, but with something as advanced as the XPENG P7+ it pays to keep a cool head. Below is a universal, market-agnostic checklist built around the flagship AWD Performance (370 kW / 503 hp). Here is what to check carefully before you sign the handover protocol and drive away.

1. Before you head to the dealership — preparation

Book the pickup only in daylight — showroom lighting can hide many paint imperfections.

Things to arrange in advance:

• User account: the dealer links the car to your XPENG account. Tell them a few days ahead which e-mail address the vehicle should be registered to, to avoid login problems on delivery day.

What to check at the start of your visit:

• Software: ask for confirmation that the car runs a stable, final software version. Note: downloading and installing an update in the software-update menu may only be possible after your account is linked and logged in. If so, wait — do not drive off until the update is 100% complete.
• Keys: make sure you receive both the traditional radio key and the NFC card.
• Video documentation: before you leave, record the whole car in 4K, inside and out, and take detailed close-ups. This is your strongest evidence in any later dispute about transport damage.

2. Outside: bodywork, paint and identification

XPENG has made a huge leap in quality, but mass production can still bring imperfections.

• Document matching: check that the plates match the registration documents, and that the VIN (under the windscreen and on the B-pillar) matches the one in the paperwork.
• Panel fit: pay attention to the gaps around the bonnet, boot lid and rear arches into the bumpers — they should be even along their full length.
• Paint finish: inspect the car from different angles for micro-scratches, chips and inclusions under the clearcoat. Check that the shade on plastic bumpers does not clash with metal panels.
• Wheels and tyres: inspect the rims of the 20-inch alloys. In the tyre-pressure-monitor menu, check that all pressures are equal.
• Lighting: have someone verify from outside while you switch on, in turn: daytime running lights, dipped beam, high beam, indicators and fog lights.

3. Interior and electronics: comfort and technology

In the P7+ you step into a digital world — the interface (English by default) is the car’s command centre.

• Floor mats: a trivial thing, but check they are actually in the car. On demonstrator or showroom cars dealers often remove them for cleaning and forget to put them back.
• Screen and connectivity: check the smoothness of the interface on the central display, test Bluetooth pairing and wireless phone connection (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto).
• Audio and cabin quietness: run your hand with a firmer press across the dashboard and centre tunnel — nothing should creak. Test the door closing; a soft-close system should pull them in without slamming.
• Seats and climate: verify the full adjustment range, seat-memory profiles, and heating, ventilation and massage. Check rear-seat air vents.
• Family and pets: try fitting a child seat on the ISOFIX points. Once installed, confirm the seatbelt buckles for other passengers (or a dog harness) are freely accessible. Also test the child-door locks.
• Head-up display and digital mirror: calibrate the head-up display position and check the smoothness of the digital rear-view mirror — there should be no annoying lag when you move your head quickly.

4. Camera systems — a full view around the car

XPENG has dropped expensive lidar in favour of a sophisticated, purely vision-based system.

• Physically inspect the lenses of all cameras (bumper, mirrors, tailgate, windscreen) — they must be crystal clear, with no factory scratches.
• Enable the 360° camera view. Check how smoothly the image from the different lenses is stitched — kerbs and parking lines should not look “broken”.

5. Test drive and charging: the 800 V drivetrain

Motors with a combined output of 370 kW are thrilling, but verifying how they work is a key delivery step.

• Steering and drivetrain: pull onto a straight road. The wheel must sit straight and the car must not pull to one side. In sport mode, test sharper acceleration — the front motor engaging should be smooth, with no jerks.
• Driving assistants: test the adaptive cruise control and lane centring. If the audible warnings are too intrusive, check the option to quieten them in the vehicle settings.
• Power and V2L: check the charge-flap opening mechanism (from the app and via the on-screen button). We strongly recommend briefly plugging in a V2L adapter and activating the discharge function to confirm the socket outputs power (e.g. by powering a laptop).
• Tow hitch: go into the vehicle settings and test the electric deployment of the tow bar. If you plan to carry heavy e-bikes, check in the vehicle documents the maximum permitted vertical load (nose weight) on the hitch ball — the hitch itself may lack a rating plate.

6. Final paperwork and documents

Last comes the “paperwork”. Whatever market you are in, stick to these rules:

• Finances: make sure the price on the final invoice matches your order to the cent. Beware of unexpected extra handling fees for vehicle release that were not in the original agreement.
• Warranty: XPENG normally offers solid coverage — typically 7 years / 160,000 km on the vehicle and 8 years / 160,000 km on the battery. Insist on receiving the appropriate warranty certificate in writing.
• Handover protocol: found a defect? Don’t panic. Minor flaws (a scratch, imperfect panel fit, missing mats) — record them in the official handover protocol and agree on a date for them to be fixed. If a fault is critical and safety-related (brake-system errors, drivetrain problems), you have every right to withhold delivery until it is repaired.

This guide is based on verified information; technical values may vary by market and version.