Xpeng X9 Reviews

Xpeng talks a big game on reviving the sedan and hatch segment with its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Mona M03.

A luxe new EV contender has had a big boost before landing in Australia.

After revealing the new G6 in teaser images, XPeng has detailed its deeply upgraded mid-size electric SUV, revealing its interior ahead of a March launch in China.The 2025 XPeng G6 facelift features a slightly revised exterior with new front lighting, fresh sets of wheels and a mildly tweaked tailgate with a new spoiler alongside a slew of new colour choices, but the biggest upgrades are under the skin and inside.Significant features inside include a larger set of screens, a 10.25-inch digital dash (up from 10.2 inches) and a 15.6-inch multimedia touchscreen (up from 15 inches) with additional processing power thanks to a new Qualcomm 8295 processor.Styling wise, the interior features a new design motif, with new pattern-work for the speaker shrouds, while the shape of the steering wheel has also been tweaked.It also features capacitive functions for the steering wheel, a video-capable rear-vision mirror, a new ambient lighting feature, as well as ventilation, heating, and message functions for the front seats.The brand also promises some form of AI-integration and an upgraded array of self-driving technologies in order to rival Tesla’s controversial full self-driving (FSD) suite.Additionally, the standard-range 60kWh battery has been replaced by a 68.5kWh unit, offering an additional 70km of range (according to the CLTC measuring standards). It will maintain its 800-volt architecture, 280kW peak DC charging speed, and corresponding 10 to 80 per cent charge in around 20 minutes.There are further upgrades which are yet to be detailed. The brand’s founder, He Xiaopeng posted to Weibo that more details of the facelifted G6’s touted 81 feature upgrades would be revealed closer to its March launch in China.The car is also said to be physically 34 per cent new, suggesting further yet-to-be-detailed hardware upgrades, with the brand saying “more surprises” were in store for the mid-size SUV.The XPeng G6 only arrived in Australia in late 2024, priced from a keen $54,800 before on-road costs for the entry-level Standard Range.At the time it was an aggressive starting price to rival the Tesla Model Y, but the updated version of that car is set to arrive in Australia later this year starting from $63,400 before on-roads and incentives. Upgraded or not, the new G6 will also have to face new rivals in the form of the Geely EX5, Leapmotor C10, and incoming offerings from GAC.However, Chinese media is also reporting the new car could have a lower entry price than the outgoing version, with information leaked from Chinese dealer sources reportedly suggesting a circa-AU$4500 price cut in its home market. Whether this translates to a similar tweaked pricing structure in Australia remains to be seen.The brand has re-committed to an ongoing 10-year warranty locally, which was initially offered on a promotional basis.XPeng’s local expansion plans are confirmed to include its G9 large SUV and X9 people mover, although whether the P7 sedan and G7 Coupe SUV also join the line-up remains to be seen.

XPeng has only just started delivering its G6 mid-size electric SUV to customer hands, but a major facelift is already set to launch in its home market.

Chinese car maker XPeng has brought back a 10-year warranty on its G6 mid-sized electric SUV, making it one of very few brands offering such long coverage in Australia.

We now know the crucial powertrain details of the incoming XPeng G7, which is poised to land on Australian shores next year.The top-spec G7 will reportedly boast a range of 702km under the more lenient CLTC cycle when it lands in China in April, thanks to a 80.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack produced by China Aviation Lithium Batteries (CALB), according to CarNewsChina.An entry-level variant will carry a smaller 68.5kWh unit, with range dropping to 602km on the CLTC cycle. Both models will carry a single 218kW electric motor, with a more powerful dual-motor, all-wheel drive variant set to arrive later.In terms of dimensions, we already know the G7 will be 4892mm long, 1925mm wide and 1655mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2890mm. That puts it roughly on par with more luxe electric EVs, such as the Polestar 3, BMW iX and Mercedes EQE SUV, although it is unlikely to go anywhere near those models on price.Curb weight will sit at about 2085kg on the entry-level version thanks to a 560kg battery pack, which is considerably heavier than the incoming single-motor Rear Wheel Drive Tesla Model Y, which weighs 1921kg and carries a similarly-sized 62.5kWh battery.That said, the G7 is 100mm longer and 31 mm taller than the Model Y, but just 4mm wider.Despite the brand claiming to be the new “benchmark of luxury” on the EV market, its price will scream more budget-friendly, with CarNewsChina forecasting a price tag of 200,000 Yuan ($43,917).That would put its Australian price around the $55,000 mark, which is more in the realm of a BYD Sealion 7 or Kia EV5, although the G7 is larger than both of them.Further details remain scarce for now, with only exterior images and a few leaked interior shots keeping us occupied.Design wise, the G7 will bear some strong similarities to the incoming Model Y with its full bonnet-width LED light bar, sloping roofline, rear spoiler and flush door handles.Inside, we know the G7 will have a portrait-mounted central touchscreen, along with a smaller digital driver’s display, but that’s about it for now.Expect more information following the G7’s official launch date in China this April.

Chinese electric car brand XPeng has become the latest player to develop plug-in hybrid (PHEV) capability after its latest SUV was spotted testing in China with an exhaust system.The PHEV SUV was captured by CarNewsChina under heavy camouflage, with the Chinese publication claiming the model will utilise XPeng’s new 'Kunpeng Super Electric System' and a petrol engine.Staggeringly, the configuration is claimed to deliver a pure electric range of 430km and a total hybrid range of 1400km — notably under the more lenient CLTC protocol.If true, that blows anything out of the water currently on offer in Australia. At the moment, Australia’s best plug-in hybrid SUV in terms of pure electric range is a toss up between the BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, both of which offer between 80 and 90km of range.The Outlander PHEV carries a 20kWh battery pack, while the Sealion 6 carries a 18.3kWh unit, which suggests the upcoming XPeng PHEV’s battery pack will be significantly larger in size. In fact, it will likely rival that of most mid-range EVs.Better yet, CarNewsChina is reporting that it will offer 800V battery capacity, which would make it the first PHEV on the Australian market to offer truly fast DC charging — the report indicated 10-80 per cent in a rapid 12 minutes.Even on battery EVs, 800V architecture still remains relatively niche. It is, however, offered on XPeng’s G6 SUV which recently launched in Australia, as well as Hyundai and Kia’s rivalling E-GMP architecture, which underpins models such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.When a battery gets as large as XPeng's new system, the terminology typically changes to become a range extender electric vehicle, or EREV.It's similar technology to what was seen in early electric cars including the Holden Volt and BMW i3 REX. But, like other PHEVs, it still has a combustion engine and a battery that can be charged on mains electricity.CarNewsChina is also reporting that the SUV will be a full-sized, seven-seat offering, with a price tag in China of above 400,000 Yuan ($87,139), suggesting it will be marketed as a high-end luxury model.CarsGuide has contacted XPeng’s local operations asking whether the brand has any more recent plans to introduce range extender technology locally. The brand previously stated electric-only intentions initially.

A revolutionary range of affordable electric cars could be headed our way. XPeng, which recently launched in Australia with its Tesla Model Y-rivalling G6, is tipped to bring its range of Mona vehicles Down Under.

The XPeng G6 might be the most convincing electric mid-size SUV from a new Chinese brand yet, with a sharp price, tons of features and a hugely useable driving range. But can it topple the mighty Tesla Model Y? We put the G6 Long Range to the test to find out.

You don’t typically associate the words “aircraft carrier” with cars, but that might be about to change.In what is probably the weirdest, wildest electric car yet, the Xpeng AeroHT Land Aircraft Carrier – a six-wheeled off-road utility with an in-built flying car – is reportedly set to enter production next year, according to Autocar UK.Both the car and its flying unit were displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this month, with Autocar reporting that Xpeng AeroHT – the aircraft subsidiary of Chinese Xpeng Motors – has already received “3000 intent-orders” for it.Reportedly, testing has been completed in China where type certification has already been received, a significant hurdle for the brand in being allowed to conduct commercial flights.Wang Tan, the co-founder and chief designer at Aero HT, told Autocar “There are people who like to go off-road, and this vehicle has a six-wheel set-up and a differential lock that gives it real off-road ability.“It will also offer another dimension to people who fly. I’m a pilot, and every time I want to fly, I need to go to the airport, and if I have my own helicopter, I might need a trailer. It makes it all very difficult, but with this, I can take my eVTOL anywhere.”That’s right, who needs the airport when you’ve got an in-built flying car mounted to your truck?The aircraft carrier itself is listed at around 5500mm in length and 2000mm in length, which, according to Tan, is still enough to fit in a standard parking space.Design-wise, it appears to be heavily-inspired by the Tesla Cybertruck, with its sharp front end, flat aluminium- and steel-look panelling and a body-width front LED light bar.It looses the bed to account for the flying car, of course, with rear suicide doors that lift up so the flying device can dock.There are just two seats in the truck for the driver and front passenger, as well as plenty of carbon fibre parts to save ample space and weight.Full specifications remain unconfirmed for now, but apparently the truck, which will use a range-extender EV powertrain, will be good for nearly 1000km of driving range.There is still a couple years of development work left to do, according to Tan, but a 2026 launch date is being thrown around, along with a price tag of under US$300,000 ($477,000), as per Autocar.Launch will take place in China with global markets reportedly to follow. Apparently there is lots of interest from Middle Eastern markets, too.Xpeng already has a presence in Australia, selling its Tesla Model Y competitor – the G6 SUV – locally. Expansion is on the cards with more models, including the G7, mooted to arrive.So, who knows? Given our vast expanses of remote country, and the Australian government's growing interest in eVTOLs, we might just be next in line.