2026 XPENG X9 Price in Australia

XPENG X9 is the company’s flagship electric people mover for Australia and is one of the most technically ambitious seven-seat EVs currently offered locally. Rather than following the boxy shape of a traditional MPV, the X9 uses a low-drag, coupe-inspired body with a drag coefficient of 0.236. The result is a vehicle that aims to deliver the space and seating flexibility families expect from a people mover while retaining the efficiency, performance and high-tech character of a modern premium EV.

The Australian lineup consists of FWD Standard Range and AWD Performance variants. The FWD Standard Range uses a 235 kW and 450 Nm electric drive system with a 94.8 kWh gross LFP battery. XPENG lists a WLTP range of 535 km, 0–100 km/h acceleration in 8.2 seconds and a 200 km/h top speed. The AWD Performance adds a second motor for 370 kW and 640 Nm, uses a larger 110 kWh NCM battery and increases official WLTP range to 580 km while cutting the 0–100 km/h time to 5.9 seconds.

Charging is a major strength. Both variants use XPENG’s full-domain 800-volt SiC platform and support 11 kW AC charging through a Type 2 inlet. Peak DC charging reaches up to 537 kW on the FWD and 542 kW on the AWD Performance, with XPENG quoting a 10–80 percent charge in just 12 minutes under suitable conditions. The FWD takes about 9.5 hours for a 5–100 percent AC charge, while the AWD’s larger battery requires about 11 hours. Vehicle-to-load output is rated at up to 6 kW, which is useful for camping, appliances and selected work equipment.

Inside, the X9 is designed around seven-seat comfort. XPENG uses Nappa leather on the first and second rows, with large powered seats and a highly flexible rear cabin. The dashboard is dominated by a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, while a 21-inch head-up display projects key information into the driver’s field of view. Rear passengers gain a 21.4-inch entertainment screen and the premium audio system uses 27 speakers. The Turing AI chip and Snapdragon 8295 hardware support connected functions, voice control, navigation and over-the-air updates.

Practicality is strong despite the high-tech focus. XPENG lists 721 litres of boot capacity with all seven seats available, a 575 kg payload and a remarkably tight 5.4 metre turning radius thanks to the rear-steering system. The dual-chamber air suspension helps isolate occupants from poor road surfaces and can adjust to load and driving conditions. The FWD version is not approved for towing, while the AWD Performance can be configured with an electric tow bar where permitted.

Safety and driver assistance are extensive. The X9 comes with nine airbags, tyre-pressure monitoring, e-call, rear ISOFIX, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane support and driver-state monitoring. XPILOT also adds adaptive cruise, lane centring, parking assistance, remote parking and surround-view camera functions. XPENG states that the body uses extensive ultra-high-strength steel and has been engineered to meet demanding European crash standards.

Official Australian colours are Arctic White, Silver Frost, Polar Violet, Lambent Cyan, Matte Gray and Midnight Black. For buyers comparing Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria and luxury electric people movers, the X9’s strongest arguments are space, charging speed, range and technology. Its drawbacks are price, sheer body size and the added complexity of high-end suspension, electronics and large tyres. For families wanting a genuinely premium electric seven-seater, however, the X9 is one of the most distinctive new options in Australia.