XPENG ranks first in 2026 USCALE EV Satisfaction Study for a second consecutive year
By Eve
XPENG topped the 2026 EV Satisfaction Study by German research firm USCALE, with 82% of surveyed owners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland saying they would recommend the brand, up from 81% in 2025. That is 29 percentage points above the industry average of 53%, ahead of Tesla on 79% and Skoda and Porsche on 67% each, with a reported 0% detractor rate. The study covered performance, charging, software, connectivity and everyday usability, with charging performance, charging management and driving range among the areas receiving particularly positive feedback.
Why it matters
Owners in the DACH region are rating charging performance and charging management as part of overall brand satisfaction, so the charging experience is increasingly judged alongside the vehicle itself. CPOs and procurement teams should note that reliable, well-managed charging and software integration are becoming expectations as XPENG builds its presence in these markets.
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- “XPENG Tops 2026 EV Satisfaction Study for Second Consecutive Year”
- Published
- 1 November 2026
- Updated
- 2 November 2026
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