Xpeng officially introduced its extended-range X9 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on Thursday, marking the company’s first entry into the EREV (extended-range electric vehicle) segment.
The model starts at RMB 309,800 ($43,550), reflecting an 11.5 percent reduction from its pre-sale price and undercutting the battery electric variant, signaling Xpeng’s focus on competitive positioning.
The X9 EREV is available in two variants: the 1602 Max at RMB 309,800 and the 1602 Ultra at RMB 329,800, down from RMB 370,000 during pre-sales. “We aim for the vehicle to operate solely on electricity in 90 percent of scenarios without activating the range extender,” Xpeng said, highlighting its high-capacity 63.3-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from CALB, which provides a CLTC range of 452 km.
Measuring 5,316 mm in length, 1,988 mm in width, and 1,785 mm in height, with a 3,160 mm wheelbase, the X9 EREV is slightly longer than the all-electric X9. It features a 1.5T engine as a range extender, a 60-liter fuel tank, and delivers a combined range of 1,602 km. The single-motor rear-wheel-drive system produces 210 kW (281 hp) and 465 Nm of torque, enabling a 0–100 km/h sprint in 8 seconds.
The model is built on an 800-volt architecture supporting 5C fast charging, achieving a 313 km range in just 10 minutes. The lower-tier Max variant is equipped with one Turing AI chip delivering 750 TOPS, while the Ultra variant integrates three chips for 2,250 TOPS computing power, complemented by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P cockpit chip.
Xpeng plans to expand its EREV offerings next year, including variants for the G7 and G6 SUVs and the P7+ sedan, with a total of seven dual powertrain models expected in 2026. Despite entering a segment showing signs of decline, Xpeng aims to broaden its market reach and drive growth with these hybrid models.
