New 2027 XPeng X9 approved for sale in Australia to compete with 2026 Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009 and BYD's Denza D9 as new electric people mover option

The people mover segment in Australia is about to be shaken up again, with the XPeng X9 approved for sale in Australia.

The X9 has been on the cards for sometime Down Under, but this latest news confirms it is not far away. A spokesperson for XPeng Australia said the brand is still working through logistics and timings, but will share updated information as soon as it's accurate.

In addition to the hugely popular Kia Carnival, the electric-only X9 will take on Zeekr’s 009 and the Denza D9, along with the Hyundai Staria, which could also be getting an all-electric set-up.

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It will arrive in two-wheel and all-wheel drive variants, but only with full electric power, meaning the range-extender version available in China will not launch in Australia.

The car comes with a single front-mounted electric motor, producing 255kW, or a dual electric motor set-up, which adds a rear motor to produce a combined 395kW. This is slightly more power than the models currently on sale in China.

It measures 5316mm long, 1988mm wide, 1885mm tall and has a wheelbase of 3160mm, making it longer and taller than the Carnival.

The car comes with 20-inch wheels, but other specification details remain scarce at this stage.

2027 Xpeng X9

It is expected to have a battery holding around 100kWh, with an electric driving range of more than 700km, according to more generous CLTC standards.

Official pricing details have not been revealed yet. It starts in China from ¥360,000 (~$70,000) but expect this figure to be higher in Australia.

Using before on-road costs pricing, the Denza D9 starts from $85,990, while the premium-pitched Zeekr 009 is more expensive at $115,900.

This will be the XPeng’s first model put on sale following its separation from, and ongoing legal proceedings against, distributor TrueEV, which has scheduled court dates for October.

The brand is also planning to bring across an updated version of its G6 mid-size SUV as well as the GX luxury large SUV.