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The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker has commenced pre-sales in China for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant of the X9, following the rollout of an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version for the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) two months ago. The 2026 X9 BEV is the world's longest-range pure-electric seven-seater , with a maximum CLTC range of 750 km , the company said  Xpeng has commenced pre-sales in China for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant of the X9, following the rollout of an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version for the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) two months ago. The company began accepting consumer reservations for the 2026 seven-seat X9 BEV on Thursday, offering five variants in both FWD and AWD : 665 Max, 650 Ultra SE, 650 Ultra, 750 Ultra, and 710 AWD Ultra.  The company has not disclosed pre-sales pricing. Consumers can place an order for the X9 BEV with a 2,000 yuan ($288) deposit , which will be applied as a 7,000 yuan ($1,007) ...

Xpeng‘s founder and Ceo He Xiaopeng has revealed that the company is considering launching its hybrid models in Europe. The X9 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) is Xpeng’s first EREV model and was launched late last week in its domestic market, with a starting price of 309,800 yuan ($43,580). For comparison, the fully electric version, which was upgraded earlier this year, is priced from 359,800 yuan ($50,620).  The Ceo had stated at the latest earnings call that EREVs will be “crucial for accelerating the shift from ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles to NEV (New Energy Vehicles),” which include both hybrid and fully electric models. He further noted that the company has seen interest jump, especially in the north and inland China, attracting clients who hesitated on adopting battery electric vehicles (BEV).  He Xiaopeng said that the brand’s new hybrid model could fit into its European lineup as an alternative for buyers who are not ready to go full-electric...

Xpeng today officially launched its extended-range X9 MPV, aiming to   capture market share   in the   hybrid MPV segment.   The model comes in  two variants   - the   1602 Max   and   1602 Ultra   - with starting prices of yuan 309,800 ($43,350) and 329,800 yuan ($46,200) respectively  The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker today officially launched its extended-range  seven-seater  X9 MPV, aiming to capture market share in the hybrid MPV segment with competitive pricing.  The  final starting price  for the X9 extended-range electric vehicle is  309,800 yuan ($43,550),  representing a reduction of 40,200 yuan, or 11.49 percent, from the 350,000 yuan ($49,300) starting price announced during its pre-sales earlier this month. This is also  significantly lower than the 359,800 yuan ($50,620) starting price for the MPV's battery electric vehicle (BEV)  counterpart, signaling the company's a...

The Chinese electric vehicle maker will debuts its first model equipped with the Kunpeng Super Electric System , on November 6: the launch event will begin at 7:00 pm Beijing time  Xpeng will debut its extended-range X9 MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) on November 6, and a technology launch event will commence at 7:00 pm Beijing time that evening, the company announced today. The X9 EREV marks Xpeng's first extended-range model and will be the first of Xpeng's slew of hybrid models to launch, as the EV maker has filed EREV variants for four existing models to date.  The X9 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) marks Xpeng's first model equipped with the Kunpeng Super Electric System, featuring a 1.5T engine as the range extender with a maximum power of 110 kW (148 hp), a rear electric motor that generates 210 kW (282 hp), a 63.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack from CALB-Tech and a 60-liter fuel tank.  The model achieves a CLTC combined range of 1,602 kilometers , mak...

The Chinese electric vehicle maker announced today that its first extended range model, a 7-seater large-sized MPV, combines a 63.3-kWh battery pack with a 60-liter fuel tank to deliver a 1,602-kilometer range   Xpeng has revealed more details about its extended-range X9 MPV as its debut approaches. The seven-seat MPV serves as Xpeng's global flagship model and its first super extended-range product, the company said. The new X9 EREV is powered by a 1.5T range extender with a maximum output of 110 kW and combines a 63.3-kWh battery pack with a 60-liter fuel tank. Utilising an 800V high-voltage platform and equipped with 5C super-fast charging capabilities, the vehicle offers a pure electric range of 452 km under CLTC conditions , a combined range of 1,602 km and a fuel consumption of 6.4 L/100km.  Xpeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng shared today that the X9 i s the only seven-seater vehicle in the industry equipped with a 63.3 kWh battery and a 60L fuel tank combination,...

Sport utility e crossover, oggi, sono la tipologia di modelli più venduta nel mondo ma secondo il numero uno dello stile della Casa francese l’ elettrificazione , che darà più libertà di progettazione, potrebbe favorire la rinascita e il ritorno al successo di monovolume e multispazio   La concept car Emblème presentata da Renault nell'ottobre 2024 Il mercato, oggi, è dominato da Suv e crossover di tutte le taglie ma nei prossimi anni potrebbe non essere più così. Come è noto, il successo degli Sport utility ha avuto inizio con la Nissan Qashqai lanciata nel 2006 e capostipite di tutti i moderni Suv, più funzionali e accoglienti, a parità di dimensioni, di station wagon e soprattutto di monovolume e MPV (sigla che sta per Multi Purpose Vehicle ovvero veicolo multiuso). Questi ultimi, per anni, erano stati un’ottima fonte di business per le Case, basta pensare alle vendite ottenute da modelli come Opel Zafira, Ford Galaxy, Citroën Picasso, Renault Scenic e Espace. I Suv hanno ...

The Chinese EV maker announced the official launch of the updated seven-seat X9 at an event in Hong Kong. Prices start at 359,800 yuan ($49,190), the same as its predecessor. Xpeng will launch the X9 MPV in Europe in the second half of this year, the company's chairman and Ceo He Xiaopeng said at launch  Xpeng officially launched its heavily revised 2025 X9 electric MPV. The Chinese EV maker announced the official launch of the seven-seat X9 at an event in Hong Kong , marking the first time it has held a product launch event outside of the Chinese mainland. The 2025 X9 features a lot of interior refinements . An additional 3.2 square meters of soft-touch materials have been added, bringing the total coverage to 26.6 square meters. Details like buttons and trim pieces now feature a more premium PVD vacuum coating finish.  A standout upgrade is integrating NASA-inspired technology into the Zero-Gravity seats , now standard for the first and second rows. Xpeng claims these...

BYD ha anticipato con alcuni teaser ufficiali le immagini degli  interni con 4 schermi del nuovo minivan Xia che sarà esposto in Cina al Salone dell’auto di Guangzhou in programma dal prossimo 15 novembre  Il nuovo minivan ibrido plug-in BYD Xia è stato svelato per la prima volta al Chengdu Auto Show il 30 agosto. A fine settembre, i concessionari BYD hanno iniziato ad accettare prenotazioni per questo modello a 2.000 yuan ($280). La sua fascia di prezzo è 289.800 - 350.000 yuan ($ 40.250 - 48.600). BYD ha annunciato che la Xia MPV sarà esposta al Guangzhou Auto Show in programma dal prossimo 15 novembre.  Byd ha svelato gli interni in alcuni teaser ufficiali prima della presentazione: la consolle centrale adotta un layout a tre schermi con un grande display sospeso per il guidatore e un touch screen indipendente per il passeggero anteriore. Il tunnel centrale di questo minivan adotta due pad di ricarica wireless per telefono, un blocco di pulsanti fisici e due port...

The BYD Xia minivan revealed its interior in China with four screens . BYD will display the Xia MPV at the Guangzhou Auto Show 2024 on November 15   The BYD Xia plug-in hybrid minivan was first revealed at the Chengdu Auto Show on August 30. In late September, BYD dealers started taking reservations for this model for 2,000 yuan ($ 280). Its price range is 289,800 – 350,000 yuan ($40,250 – $ 48,600). BYD announced the Xia MPV will be displayed at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 15.  BYD revealed interior in official images before premiere: its center console adopts a three-screen layout with a large suspended display for the driver and an independent touchscreen for the front passenger. The center tunnel of this minivan adopts two wireless phone charging pads , a block of physical buttons, and two cup holders. There is a spacious compartment under the center tunnel. The gear shifter of the BYD Xia most likely sits behind the steering wheel. The armrest of the BYD Xia ...