The Xpeng G7, an upcoming Chinese EV, has just changed the game after it was announced that it’ll have a fully digital windshield.
It’s been a long time coming, but the tech giants are finally manufacturing glass into screens for vehicles.
Like something straight out of Tony Stark’s E.D.I.T.H glasses – yes, those that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man gifted to Mysterio and nearly ended the Marvel universe – glass can now be completely interactive.
This technology has now made its way into cars, as the Xpeng G7 Chinese EV has created a digital windshield that becomes a sim-racing VR-like sat-nav.
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Windshields were thought to be on the way out, especially on Chinese EV concepts. In the nice weather, do you really need one?
At least, the new supercars in China have removed the windshield, and it’s spurred Mercedes to do the same in its wild SLR McLaren tribute to F1 icon Sir Stirling Moss.
But if the glass is staying in, well, it’s no longer just going to be a windshield.
Apple first patented a video-game-like technology for cars back in April 2024, while BMW’s iDrive system launched at CES earlier this year had a panoramic digital display.
Now, China is following suit as the Xpeng G7 was just unveiled with its digital windshield serving as its Unique Selling Point.
The SUV is built with an 87-inch ultra-large screen with a contrast ratio of 1,800:1, which completely covers the windshield.
The VR-like graphics feature a built-in map with directions, like you’ve just stepped inside Forza Motorsport on your way to grab the groceries.
The HUD will also have the speed limits and your current pace highlighted, while a green strip will show you where and when to make certain movements, such as changing lanes or turning corners.
It will also mean that the dashboard is free from clutter and the iPad-like monitors that require maps, and can instead be used for music and other infotainment.
If you thought that this tech might only be accessible to the richest of customers, though, you’d be happily mistaken. It’s actually very affordable.
In fact, the Xpeng G7 is expected to cost 250,000 yuan ($34,800), making it the same price as a Hyundai Santa Fe or a Ford Escape Hybrid ST‑Line.
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