Xpeng launched in Australia in 2024 with its sleek, tech-driven G6 electric SUV. Now it’s about to launch its second, a large electric people mover, with its website officially going live in Australia, weeks after official approval in the ROVER system.
On the newly launched local website, it says: “Xpeng X9 Coming Soon – Ultra Intelligent Seven Seater”.
Along with that, hints of what could be expected in terms of key specs from this model, which was first picked up by Roland on X from Zapped Au.
Starting with the range, which the Xpeng X9 page shows as up to 615 km on the WLTP cycle.
Acceleration figures are also shared, with 0-100 km/h coming in just 5.9 seconds and a 10-80% charge time of just 12 minutes, making it one of the fastest-charging EVs in the country.
Details around the looks and exterior features of the people mover are also shared, including:
- AGS Intelligent Variable Air Intake
- Stationary Emblem Wheel Hub
- Low-Drag Design
Sticking to styling, this model is also likely to be available in six colours including, black, white, cyan, silver, violet and grey.
On top of that, three interior options are listed on the website which are black, brown and coffee.
Looking at the chassis of the vehicle, the X9 comes with a dual-chamber air suspension as well as what the brand calls an AI chassis.
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This allows ride height to be adjusted based on the speed with six-level manual control. The X9 detects road obstacles at up to 30 m ahead, pre-adjusting damping to maximise ride comfort for all passengers.
The new X9 was teased at motor shows in Sydney and Melbourne, and we got to see the first version for international markets unveiled in Hong Kong in April 2025, with fast-charging times as low as 12 minutes.
Recent spotting on the ROVER approval-for-sale register revealed up to four variants could be offered, featuring up to 7 seats and packed with captain’s chairs and luxury for all passengers.
The variants include:
- 2WD Standard Range – 255 kW
- 2WD Long Range – 255 kW
- 2 x AWD Long Range – 395 kW
The 5.32-metre-long people mover will be available with a height of 1.99 metres and a running clearance of 145 mm.
These trims weigh between 2.6 and 2.8 tonnes, depending on the motor, battery and powertrain configurations.
The X9 even packs towing, with braked towing is approved for up to 1,500 kg, while non-braked is limited to 750 kg across these variants.
Battery details aren’t confirmed yet for our local markets, but in parts of Europe, the Standard Range variant comes equipped with a 94.8 kWh pack, based on the 800 V architecture, with 5C DC charging and a peak charging rate of 537 kW.
This will help get the people mover from 20% to 80% in as little as 10 minutes, and, at the time of writing, it will be one of the fastest-charging cars in the country.
V2L up to 6 kW is also available, which can power external devices from the large battery pack.
The Long Range variant will feature a 110-kWh battery pack with similar charging times and peak charging speeds.
More details on the local variants, specs, pricing and launch timing are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Having been in the X9 multiple times in China and Hong Kong, it will shake up the people mover market.
With the initial features and specs listed above, this has to be the most interesting people mover to come to the Australian market.
We look forward to getting behind the wheel of it when it lands, which can’t be far if the website has officially gone live, exciting many buyers who have been waiting for this model’s arrival.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.