In Pictures: XPENG Tops European EV Satisfaction Study for Second Straight Year, Beating Tesla

A Tesla Model 3 charges at a public station, illustrating the brand that finished second behind XPENG in USCALE's 2026 European EV Satisfaction Study.

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Charging convenience is among the factors driving owner satisfaction in the Stuttgart-based survey of more than 4,000 drivers across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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XPENG's 82% recommendation rate far outpaced the 53% industry average, underscoring strong owner loyalty among European EV drivers.

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The study's results signal intensifying competition in Europe, where XPENG has now topped the satisfaction rankings two years running.

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Tesla placed second in the rankings, trailing XPENG despite its established presence in the European EV market.

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Opel, Fiat and MG rounded out the bottom of the satisfaction rankings, according to the USCALE survey.

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Satisfaction scores reflect a mix of vehicle quality, charging experience and ownership costs across the three-country sample.

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XPENG's repeat victory in the USCALE study reinforces its growing foothold in key European markets.

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Home charging setups remain central to the ownership experience for the surveyed drivers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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