Xpeng is moving to increase production of its newly launched extended-range X9 MPV after receiving stronger-than-expected early demand, according to a report from Chinese media outlet Wallstreetcn.
The company has asked suppliers to prepare additional materials for 5,000 units by the end of the year, a move aimed at maintaining delivery timelines. In the original report, a supply chain source said the goal was to “address robust order demand” following the vehicle’s launch.
The X9 EREV, introduced on November 20, is Xpeng’s first extended-range model and was released with a starting price of RMB 309,800, an 11.49 percent reduction from its pre-sale listing.
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The price is also positioned below that of the MPV’s battery-electric version, reflecting the brand’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the multi-purpose vehicle segment through competitive pricing.
Xpeng reported that orders for the X9 EREV surpassed the MPV’s previous single-day record within the first hour of launch. The following day, the company marked a milestone as the one-millionth Xpeng vehicle rolled off the production line—an X9 EREV—highlighting the model’s growing significance within its portfolio. An industry insider quoted in the original report noted that the rapid ramp-up signaled “strong expectations” for the vehicle’s market performance.
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To support customers amid evolving policy incentives, Xpeng has committed to covering any potential loss of purchase tax benefits for buyers completing purchases by December 31, following an approach similar to that of domestic rival Nio.
China’s purchase tax policy for new energy vehicles remains fully exempt until 2025, capped at RMB 30,000 per unit. From 2026 to 2027, NEVs will be taxed at half the standard rate—effectively 5 percent—with a maximum reduction of RMB 15,000.