The Xpeng X9 is a full-size, all-electric seven-seat MPV which launched in the Chinese market in January 2024. The model serves as Xpeng’s flagship people mover and is built on the company’s new SEPA2.0 architecture.
We had the opportunity to spend some time with it in a global specification, checking out all the comforts it offers.
Design
At the front, the Xpeng X9 integrates a closed Crystal Grille layout with a full-width horizontal daytime running signature light bar and a separate main headlamp cluster underneath. The bonnet is fairly short and slopes towards the front edge and meets the fascia without a traditional grille opening.
Air inlets are positioned in the lower bumper section for cooling requirements with a body-coloured honeycomb pattern.
From the side, the X9 follows a one-box MPV profile with a steeply raked windscreen and a smooth angled coupe-style rear glass. The roofline remains level, with black pillars creating a floating roof effect. Sliding rear doors are fitted with flush door handles integrated into the body panels.
The rear of the X9 features a full-width LED light bar that houses illuminated Xpeng branding at the centre. The light bar extends into the rear quarter panels, with a wraparound element created by the connected sliding rear door rails.
The rear bumper integrates a lower trim section finished in gloss black that features reflectors and helps reduce visual mass.
Available colour options include silver, black, white, and grey. 20-inch wheels are standard across the range, with the Long Range 2WD Pro+ trim receiving a unique wheel design of the same size with a floating logo.
Interior
The cabin of the X9 is configured for seven occupants and is designed to convert into alternative seating layouts. A massage function is integrated into the front and second-row seats, with the second-row seats also featuring a zero-gravity position.
Infotainment for rear seat passengers is handled by a 21.4-inch roof-mounted display, while front occupants receive a 17.3-inch infotainment screen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Dual wireless charging pads are available across both the front and second rows.
Third-row seating includes powered headrests and backrest adjustment. The third-row seats fold electrically, allowing the interior to shift from a seven-seat configuration to a cargo-focused layout with capacity expanding to 90.2 cubic feet (2,554 litres) with the third row folded.
Experience in the Xpeng X9
Getting into the Xpeng X9 feels easy because the step-in height is low for an MPV. The flush door handles sit tight to the body and require a deliberate pull-out action.
Once inside, the cabin feels luxurious, with strong back support, generous headroom, and very good thigh support despite my six-foot frame. Shoulder support also feels strong.
The steering wheel looks clean, and outward visibility feels good, helped by small quarter glass panels. The roof is a fixed glass roof rather than an opening sunroof. I also notice digital mirrors, which help visibility in a vehicle of this size.
Up front, I see two wireless phone chargers. The centre console is split into an upper storage box under the armrest and a lower padded area that looks sized for a small shopping bag or handbag. I also notice a 12 V outlet and USB-C ports.
The main touchscreen responds quickly, but there are very few physical controls. Temperature can be adjusted using a steering-wheel roller after selecting the temperature function, while the other roller controls volume. Fan speed uses separate buttons, and an AI assistant is also present.
With the front seat set for my height as a six-footer, the second row still offers very generous legroom and knee room. The second row uses individual captain’s chairs and the design reminds me of an aircraft-style layout.
A fold-down roof-mounted monitor is fitted in this example and includes apps such as Amazon, Instagram, and TikTok. The second row includes armrests, cupholders, and seat controls on the seat base. I also notice pockets on the armrests that double as wireless phone chargers. Headroom remains abundant.
Access to the third row is through a button on the second-row seat that slides it forward. The third row feels usable, with enough headroom and large side glass that brings in light. The third-row backrest reclines. Rear passengers get roof-mounted air vents, ambient lighting, reading lights, USB ports, a cupholder, and an armrest.
Specifications
The X9 features two battery options, with 84.5 kWh for the standard range and 101.5 kWh for the long range. Xpeng lists a maximum CLTC-rated range of 310 miles (500 km) and WLTP-rated range figures of up to 367 miles (590 km) for long-range variants.
Peak output reaches 315 hp (235 kW) with 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. The X9 accelerates from 0-62 mph in approximately 5.7 seconds, and top speed is listed at 124 mph (200 km/h).
The 800V platform supports ultra-fast DC charging. Xpeng states that a 10-minute charge can add up to 186 miles (300 km) of range under CLTC conditions.
Charging from 10-80 percent can be completed in approximately 20 minutes using DC fast charging, while AC charging from 5-100 percent takes 9.5 hours for the standard range and 11 hours for the long range.
Driver assistance is provided through the XNGP system, which supports navigation-assisted driving, automated lane changes, and parking functions without reliance on high-definition maps. Sensor hardware includes multiple cameras and radar.
Price & Release Date
The all-electric Xpeng X9 was showcased in the brand’s UK launch event held in the Old Billingsgate, London, in February 2025. As per Auto Express, Xpeng could bring down the X9 range-extender variant, with the introduction set for later this year.
Also See: First Look Review: UK-bound 2026 Xpeng G6 (Facelift) feels more premium
The X9 EV was launched in China in January 2024, and pricing in the Chinese market ranges from RMB 359,800 to RMB 419,800 (GBP 38,200 to GBP 44,600).
Trained as an automobile engineer, I’ve been following the global car market since 2005. Over the past 17 years, I’ve been involved in online automotive analysis and publishing, traveling the world to drive, evaluate, and experience new cars and technologies.
