Xpeng commences manufacturing of its X9 passenger vehicle in Indonesia, reveals the new G6 model
Xpeng's Right-Hand-Drive X9 MPV Heads Down Under
Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is set to launch its flagship electric people mover, the X9, in Australia in the third quarter of 2025. The company aims to price the X9 below AUD 100,000, making it an attractive option for Australian buyers.
The X9 is a full-size electric people mover that boasts key luxury features such as captain's chairs and luxury for all passengers. It is equipped with two battery packs: a 94.8 kWh battery with a CLTC range of up to 650 km, and a larger 105 kWh battery offering a CLTC range of up to 740 km in all-wheel-drive variants.
Xpeng has started production of the right-hand-drive version of the X9 MPV in Indonesia, signaling a localised production strategy for right-hand-drive markets like Indonesia, South-East Asia, and possibly Australia in the future. This strategy could mean greater access to the latest EV architectures and platforms from Xpeng for buyers in these regions.
Riz Akhtar, the founder of carloop, a company specializing in Australian EV data, insight reports, and trends, is excited about the arrival of the X9 in Australia. Akhtar, a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure, has a passion for cars, particularly EVs, and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
In addition to the X9, Xpeng also showcased the first right-hand-drive version of the G6 SUV at an undisclosed location. The new G6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset and Nvidia Orin-X processor, offering significant improvements in processing power and graphics speed compared to mainstream cars' computing power in the local market.
The latest version of the X9 was revealed in April at Xpeng's brand night in Hong Kong. The updated model offers advanced features such as ultra-fast charging (800V platform charging 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes) and AI-driven autonomous and smart cockpit systems. The 94.8 kWh battery variant delivers up to 450 Nm of torque, while the all-wheel-drive variants offer charging times of 10-80% in around 20 minutes.
It's likely that production of the updated model of the G6 will begin in the coming months for markets like Australia. This expansion of Chinese EV companies in international markets provides more options to EV buyers in the Asia Pacific than ever before.
- Xpeng's strategic move towards localized production of the right-hand-drive X9 in Indonesia indicates a potential expansion to right-hand-drive markets like Australia, opening up access to the latest electric vehicle architectures and platforms for buyers.
- With the upcoming launch of Xpeng's flagship electric people mover, the X9, in Australia's third quarter of 2025, the company aims to make a competitive entry into the Australian market by pricing the X9 below AUD 100,000.
- The new G6 SUV, showcased by Xpeng, is powered by advanced gadgets like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset and Nvidia Orin-X processor, showcasing technology innovation in the automotive industry.
- Riz Akhtar, a mechanical engineer with a passion for cars and reducing transport emissions in Australia, is excited about the arrival of the X9, highlighting the potential impact of luxury electric vehicles on the Australian lifestyle and business landscape.
- In addition to the X9, Xpeng's latest version offers AI-driven autonomous and smart cockpit systems, as well as ultra-fast charging capabilities, demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing the electric-vehicle industry and providing cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide.
