Xpeng has unveiled a range-extended electric vehicle (EREV) version of its X9 minivan, starting pre-sales with a price range of approximately $49,000 to $51,800. The EREV model aims to address range anxiety while offering the benefits of electric driving, and it builds upon the existing electric X9 model with an integrated range-extending engine.
Key Features and Pricing
The X9 EREV comes in two configurations: the 1602 Max priced at 350,000 yuan and the 1602 Ultra at 370,000 yuan. These prices translate to roughly $49,000 and $51,800, respectively. This offering represents Xpeng’s response to growing demand for extended-range electric vehicles.
Kunpeng Super Range Extension Technology
The core of the EREV’s extended capabilities is Xpeng’s “Kunpeng Super Range Extension Technology.” This system combines a gasoline engine with a battery pack, allowing for electric driving with the added security of a gasoline engine to power the electric motor when battery range is depleted. Key features include:
- 800V High-Voltage Platform: Facilitates faster charging and improved efficiency.
- 5C Fast Charging: Allows for rapid battery replenishment.
Performance and Range
Under China’s CLTC testing standard, the X9 EREV offers a compelling range:
- Pure Electric Range: 452 km (approximately 281 miles)
- Combined Range (Electric + Gasoline): 1602 km (approximately 996 miles), with a fuel consumption of 6.4 L/100km.
This substantial combined range helps to alleviate concerns about electric vehicle range limitations, making it suitable for longer journeys.
Design and Exterior Updates
While largely retaining the design language of the pure electric X9, the EREV model incorporates subtle visual changes to accommodate the range extender:
- Larger Front Grille: Needed to house the range-extending engine and cooling system.
- Dual-Segment Active Grille and Cooling Vents: Enhance cooling efficiency.
- “Aurora Green” Exterior Colour: A new addition to the colour palette.
The vehicle’s side profile retains the distinctive hidden pillar design and floating roof effect, contributing to a lower drag coefficient. The EREV is slightly longer than the pure electric model, measuring 5316 mm long. The rear maintains a clean, sloped design with a large, borderless rear window.
Interior Comfort and Technology
The interior of the X9 EREV offers a premium and tech-focused experience:
- T-Shaped Dashboard: A classic and well-organized layout, now accentuated by a new “Cloud Rose Brown” two-tone color scheme.
- Luxurious Materials: The cabin is extensively wrapped in soft materials, and features over 4.2 meters of imported Ayous real wood.
- Advanced Technology: The vehicle boasts a 17.3-inch central control screen, a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P cockpit chip, and two 50W wireless charging pads in the centre console.
- Enhanced Comfort Features: Independent second-row seats offer zero-gravity mode, massage, ventilation, and heating, complemented by a dedicated 21.4-inch entertainment screen. The third-row seats are adjustable, foldable, and feature a 4/6 split-folding mechanism.
Power and Components
The X9 EREV is powered by Xpeng’s “Kunpeng Super Range Extension System,” which combines:
- 1.5T Range Extender: Delivers a maximum power output of 110 kW.
- Electric Motor: Provides a power output of 210 kW (282 hp).
- 63.3 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate 5C Battery Pack: Provides the electrical power.
- 60-Liter Fuel Tank: Supplies the fuel for the range extender engine.
The combination of these components allows for a practical balance between electric driving and extended range, addressing a key concern for potential electric vehicle buyers.
The Xpeng X9 EREV provides a compelling option for those seeking the benefits of electric driving with the assurance of extended range, blending technology, comfort, and practicality in a spacious minivan package.
