Xpeng Launches Updated 2026 X9 Electric MPV with Extended Range and Lower Price

Xpeng has officially launched the 2026 X9 pure-electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with a significantly lower starting price than its predecessor, aiming to boost sales in the premium market. The updated model boasts an impressive range of up to 750 kilometers and features fast-charging capabilities.

Pricing and Market Strategy

The 2026 X9 starts at 309,800 yuan, matching the price of the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version released late last year. This represents a 13.90% reduction from the previous pure-electric X9’s starting price of 359,800 yuan, demonstrating an aggressive pricing strategy. Five variants of the updated X9 BEV are available, priced at 309,800 yuan, 321,800 yuan, 329,800 yuan, 349,800 yuan and 369,800 yuan. [Source: cnevpost.com]

Xpeng aims to achieve up to 600,000 deliveries in 2026 through its premium vehicle lineup and dual-power strategy. [Source: cnevpost.com]

Technical Specifications and Performance

The 2026 X9 is built on an 800-volt platform and comes standard with a 5C ultra-fast charging battery across all variants. [Source: evmagz.com] Xpeng claims the model offers a maximum pure-electric range of up to 750 kilometers, making it the longest-range seven-seat electric MPV supporting 5C charging. [Source: evmagz.com]

The vehicle’s dimensions are 5,293 mm in length, 1,988 mm in width, 1,785 mm in height, with a 3,160 mm wheelbase. [Source: cnevpost.com]

Advanced Technology

The 2026 Xpeng X9 features three Turing AI chips with a combined computing power of 2250 TOPS. [Source: carnewschina.com] It also includes active rear-wheel steering and a 5C fast charging battery. [Source: carnewschina.com] Charging for eight minutes can add 400 km of range, and charging from 10% to 80% takes approximately 11.7 minutes. [Source: carnewschina.com]

Recent Developments at Xpeng

On March 2, 2026, Xpeng Chairman He Xiaopeng announced plans to propose a roadmap to accelerate the transition from Level 2 to Level 4 autonomous driving at this year’s “Two Sessions.” He argues that Level 3 is an intermediate step and that achieving Level 4 requires updated regulations. [Source: gasgoo.com]