Xpeng X9 Can Charge in 12 Minutes And It's Coming to Australia

Just a year after landing in Australia with its sleek, tech-loaded G6 SUV, Chinese EV brand Xpeng is getting ready to shake up another under-served segment: the luxury electric people mover. Introducing the Xpeng X9, a 7-seater MPV that’s more spaceship than soccer van.

Fresh off a flashy international launch in Hong Kong, the updated X9 is now officially on the global radar, which includes Australia.

The X9 is an excellenti option for families and EV buyers who want practicality without compromising on performance, comfort, or tech.

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Xpeng X9 Key Specs

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Charging, Range and Performance

The X9 is based on Xpeng’s advanced 800-volt architecture. A platform that not only enables ultra-fast charging but also lays the foundation for smarter AI integration and more luxurious features.

This is no basic people hauler. It’s packed with engineering detail that sets it apart:

• Battery + Range:
  • 94.8 kWh (CLTC 650 km / est. 580 km WLTP) – Single-motor front-wheel drive
  • 105 kWh (CLTC up to 740 km) – Dual-motor all-wheel drive
• Charging:
  • 5C multiplier: 94.8 kWh model charges 10–80% in ~11.7 minutes
  • 3C multiplier: 105 kWh model charges 10–80% in ~20 minutes
• Performance:
  • Single motor: 235 kW / 450 Nm – 0–100 km/h in 7.7 sec
  • Dual motor: Adds 135 kW + 190 Nm rear motor – 0–100 km/h in 5.7 sec

For an MPV, those numbers are wild. You’re looking at performance that rivals mid-range electric sedans — in a family-sized spaceship.

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Comfort on a New Level

Inside, the X9 is doing what the Toyota Alphard and Kia Carnival haven’t dared to in the EV space — delivering true first-class cabin luxury in all three rows.

Here’s what stands out:

• Second-row captain’s chairs with massage features
• Walk-through access to the third row
• Fold-down cinema screen for rear passengers (with YouTube, Spotify, and other Aussie-favourite streaming apps)
• One-touch third-row stowaway for instant boot space
• Dual-chamber air suspension with predictive AI for a silky ride
• Rear-wheel steering for tight manoeuvres (5.4m turning radius)

This is more than luxury for the driver — it's comfort and tech for every seat.

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Launch Dates: Australia (and the World)

While Hong Kong got the global launch spotlight, Xpeng’s been steadily rolling out the right-hand-drive X9 to key international markets. Here’s how the expansion looks so far:

• ✅ Hong Kong – Official launch held this week
• ✅ Thailand – First RHD units shipped earlier in 2024
• ✅ Indonesia – Bookings opened in March
• ⏳ Bahrain – Launch expected in second half of 2025
• 🔜 Europe & Australia – Targeted for late 2025

For Australians, the X9 could hit the sweet spot for EV buyers with big families, active lifestyles, or those wanting something different from your typical 7-seater SUVs like the Kia EV9 or Hyundai IONIQ 7.

And with Xpeng’s Sydney airport showroom already showcasing the G6, the X9’s arrival is just a matter of timing.

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A Growing Force in Global EVs

The X9 is more than just another vehicle in Xpeng’s lineup i,’s their flagship model and a major contributor to their growing momentum:

• Launched: January 1, 2024
• Deliveries (2024): 21,653 units – 11.4% of Xpeng’s annual total
• Q1 2025 Deliveries: 3,518 units (1,314 in March alone)
• March Total Deliveries (all models): 33,205 units — fifth month in a row over 30,000

This isn’t a niche experiment. The X9 is already China’s top-selling electric people mover in 2024 and it’s now rolling into global markets with serious weight behind it.

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G6 + X9: Xpeng’s Aussie Duo

Xpeng made its Aussie debut in December 2024 with the G6 electric SUV, available in two variants:

• Standard Range – A$54,800
• Long Range – A$59,800

The G6 gave local buyers a taste of Xpeng’s tech DNA. Now the X9 brings that tech to families, rideshare drivers, and anyone who wants EV comfort and luxury at scale.

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Final Thoughts

If you’ve been waiting for an EV people mover that doesn't feel like a downgrade in either design or performance, the Xpeng X9 might be it.

This isn’t just a larger EV. It’s a well-thought-out machine designed from the ground up for global markets. With comfort, speed, AI, and practicality all rolled into one bold silhouette, the X9 might just open up a whole new segment in Australia.