At a recent event held in Hong Kong, XPENG launched the 2025 XPENG X9, a new electric MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle), which is the company’s new global flagship. It’s the first XPENG model to ship standard with their new Turing AI Smart Driving system, which means from day one, it can handle hands-free highway cruising, automatic lane changes, and even parking lot navigation without breaking a sweat.

The X9 comes with 496 technical upgrades, and about 35% of its parts are newly developed. It runs on XPENG’s 800V platform, letting you charge super fast. You can add 405 km of range in just 10 minutes, or charge from 10% to 80% in 12 minutes using the 5C Superfast Charging AI battery. On top of that, its energy use stands at just 16.2 kWh per 100 km—currently the lowest in its class.

Inside the cabin, the X9 includes zero-gravity reclining seats, a 21.4-inch rear entertainment screen, wireless fast charging pads, customizable ambient lighting, and a third row that folds flat at the touch of a button. The AI-powered adaptive suspension adjusts in real-time to road conditions, helping ensure smoother rides.

In terms of safety, XPENG says the X9 has earned top scores across major crash tests. It comes with 14 active safety features, including automatic emergency braking. The battery pack has also been stress-tested to withstand high-impact scenarios, reportedly equivalent to 10 bullet strikes.

Powering all this is XPENG’s in-house Turing AI Chip, a 40-core processor capable of running 30-billion-parameter models locally, delivering triple the computing power of the brand’s previous generation. Mass production of the chip is set to begin in mid-2025.

The X9 will begin rolling out in Europe in late 2025, starting in select countries. Pricing hasn’t been finalized yet, but based on XPENG’s current lineup in Europe, it’s expected to start above €40,000.

XPENG is supporting this launch with an established charging network of 2,110 self-operated ultra-fast charging stations. The brand has also formed strategic partnerships with major global players such as Volkswagen and bp pulse. Its charging network now spans Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and 27 European countries, with a total of 2.07 million charging points across 31 markets worldwide.

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Xpeng is expanding its electric vehicle lineup. Even though the company sees its autonomous-driving technology as its main strength against competitors like Tesla and BYD, it doesn’t forget to introduce products for different needs. The latest one is the Xpeng X9. This vehicle is their top SUV and will be launched in the last quarter of 2023. Even though its release is still some time away, new spy photos show a cleaner design, updated headlights, and more. Here are the details…

Xpeng X9 New Photos Out: A Fresh Look Without the ‘Squinty’ Lights

Xpeng Motors has been teasing its upcoming Xpeng X9 SUV for a few months now, and the latest spy shots reveal some design elements. The upcoming vehicle still has the usual Xpeng design on the front. But, the big change is in the headlights. The X9 will have a more traditional headlight design, with larger, round headlights that are separated by a wider grille.

This new design is much more in line with the rest of the Xpeng lineup, and it should help to make the X9 look more premium. At the back, the X9 has a full-length tail light, matching the front light. The back bumper has a special Xpeng look and fits smoothly with the rest of the car, making it look sleek.

Word is, the X9 might be longer than 5.5 meters and almost as wide as 2.3 meters. He Xiaopeng, the CEO of Xpeng Motors, says the X9 is their way of reaching out to younger buyers. We’re still waiting for more details about what’s under the hood. But with all this buzz, everyone’s excited to see how the X9 will do when it hits the streets.

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