Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPENG has reaffirmed its commitment to Australia’s Right to Repair framework, becoming the latest automotive brand to support independent repairers’ access to vehicle service and repair information.
XPENG Motors Australia and New Zealand (XPENG ANZ) announced it is working with the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority (AASRA) to support Australia’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS), which was introduced in 2022 as the nation’s first right-to-repair legislation.
The move reinforces the Chinese car-maker’s commitment to ensuring vehicle owners can choose where they have their vehicles serviced, while helping independent workshops gain access to the technical information required to repair and maintain modern vehicles.
Australia’s Right to Repair legislation was introduced to create a level playing field between vehicle manufacturers and independent repairers by requiring manufacturers to share eligible service and repair information. The scheme has been widely supported by the automotive aftermarket industry, which argues it promotes competition and provides motorists with greater choice.
XPENG ANZ said it is currently undertaking technical onboarding with AASRA, with the process expected to be completed in the coming months. Once finalised, authorised and independent repair networks will be able to access eligible XPENG service and repair information in accordance with MVIS requirements.
The announcement is particularly significant given the rapid growth of Chinese automotive brands in Australia. As new entrants continue to expand their market presence, industry stakeholders have been keen to ensure all manufacturers comply with Australia’s Right to Repair obligations.
Brenton Dalton, national service development manager at XPENG ANZ, said supporting the scheme aligns with the company’s customer-focused approach.
“Supporting the Right to Repair is the right thing to do. Customers should have the freedom to choose where they service their vehicle, and we support initiatives that improve access to repair information,” Dalton said.
Dalton said XPENG’s goal is to support customer choice while continuing to earn customer preference through the quality and convenience of its authorised service network.
“Our role is to support customer choice while earning preference through the quality, transparency and convenience of the authorised XPENG service experience,” he said.
XPENG ANZ said it would continue working with AASRA and the wider automotive industry to ensure eligible service and repair information is made available in accordance with MVIS requirements.
The announcement has been welcomed as another positive step for Australia’s Right to Repair framework, which continues to expand as more vehicle manufacturers join the scheme and provide independent workshops with access to critical repair information.