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XPeng’s new Australia-bound SUV means business, as it is priced to severely undercut key rivals in China.
The XPeng G9L, which was recently revealed in China and confirmed to arrive here in the next six months, will cost the equivalent of $55,000 for the range-topping model in China.
XPeng also confirmed there will be plenty of cheaper grades to choose from.
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This means the most expensive G9L will be more affordable than the cheapest Zeekr 8X ($75,000) in China.
And the general rule of thumb is: if it's cheaper than its rivals in China, it’ll be cheaper than them here.
Chinese cars are usually about 20 per cent more expensive in Australia than in China, so expect the G9L to top out at about $70,000 when it arrives.
Bigger is better?
The G9L is a big five-seat SUV in the domestic market, which follows the latest trend of giant Chinese SUVs with roomy interiors.
It is 5120mm long, 1999mm wide and 1795mm tall, with a 3100mm wheelbase, and is bigger than most seven-seat SUVs.
It is available with an electric or range-extender hybrid (REEV) set-up. The latter uses a small petrol engine as a generator to charge the battery, with only the electric motor(s) driving the wheels.
Both electric and EREV versions will be available in two- or all-wheel drive.
2026 XPeng G9L details
The 2WD EV has a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 270kW, while the AWD adds a front-mounted 160kW motor for a combined 430kW.
REEV variants have a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine to charge the battery.
The single electric motor in the range-extender makes 210kW, with the AWD adding an extra 160kW motor for a combined 370kW.
There are several battery options. Two-wheel drive versions use a circa-92kWh lithium iron phospahte (LFP) battery that is good for 702km of driving range, according to the more lenient Chinese test cycle.
All-wheel drive versions use a roughly 92kWh Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) unit, which is good for about 660km of range. This can be upped to a 110kWh power plant that boosts range to 755km.
REEV versions use a huge 64kW LFP battery for a claimed Chinese verified electric driving range of 435km.
XPeng hasn’t revealed what versions will be available here.
What else is coming from XPeng?
XPeng HQ has recently taken over from the Australian importer after a several issues, which is now playing out in federal court.
The factory-backed operation has grand plans now it is allowed to sell cars here.
It already has the updated G6 mid-size SUV and X9 people mover available for order.
It has confirmed the L03 coupe-SUV will be next to land, followed by the G9L and L05 mid-size SUV, the latter is from its more affordable Mona range.
The flagship GX, which will likely be called something else when it arrives due to Lexus already claiming that name, will land sometime in the future.
