XPeng has signed distribution agreements covering Nigeria, Oman, Kuwait and Albania, taking its global sales network to 83 countries and regions.
https://robotbelt.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/18_0-2.pngThe signing sequence
The Albania agreement was signed in Guangzhou on 1 September. The Nigeria and Oman agreements were concluded in Dubai on 21 and 24 September respectively. On 26 October, XPeng completed the Kuwait agreement with a local partner at a showroom in the country.
The four markets span the Gulf, West Africa and the western Balkans, giving the company a base in each for vehicle introduction, brand building and after-sales service.
Why these four
Oman and Kuwait are both members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the two agreements deepen a regional position rather than opening a new one. Nigeria offers a large consumer base and serves as the entry point for West Africa. Albania extends XPeng’s footprint into the western Balkans.
The local partners are expected to handle vehicle introduction and channel development, with XPeng supplying the intelligent cockpit and driver-assistance technology as part of the product package.
A wider 2026 push
XPeng accelerated its Middle East and Africa expansion through 2026. Morocco, Tunisia, Bahrain and Mauritius all launched during the year. Mauritius was the first right-hand-drive market for the region, a configuration change made to suit local regulation and driver expectations rather than volume.
The global network now covers 83 countries and regions.
What distribution actually buys
For Chinese carmakers entering new markets, the constraint has shifted from shipping capacity to local commercial infrastructure. A dealer network requires partners willing to carry stock, operate workshops and administer warranty claims under local consumer law, which is a slower and more expensive build than a container booking.
It also carries obligation. Each additional market adds a jurisdiction, a regulatory regime and a set of after-sales liabilities. An 83-country footprint is a measure of reach and, at the same time, of how much service risk sits on the balance sheet.
Editor’s note: This is an adapted translation of the original Gasgoo report. It has been trimmed and restructured for readability for an international business audience. The full original (in Chinese) is at https://auto.gasgoo.com/news/202610/29I70476217C109.shtml.