On April 8th, Chinese automaker Xpeng officially unveiled its revamped 2025 X9 electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV) after a successful pre-sale period. The official launch price starts at 359,800 yuan, equivalent to approximately 49,900 USD, while the pre-sale initiated at a higher point of 399,800 yuan or roughly 55,200 USD, representing a 40,000 yuan or 5,300 USD increase over the 2024 model’s base price, which remains unchanged. Xpeng asserts that its forthcoming 2025 model will boast an impressive array of upgrades totalling 80,000 yuan ($11,000), with a primary focus on enhancing comfort, technology, and intelligent driving features.
Value particulars:
- Length: up to 650 km; Price: 359,800 yuan (approximately $49,900)
- Unparalleled Range: Up to 740km, Price: ¥379,800 (approximately $52,500 USD)
- AWD Efficiency Max: Up to 702km on a single charge; priced at RMB 399,800 (approximately USD 55,200).
- The Starship: a cutting-edge spacecraft with a price tag to match. Its range is impressive, spanning approximately 702 kilometers. And the cost? A staggering 419,800 yuan, or roughly 57,800 USD.
Dubbed as a “100% comprehensive development for the ultimate comfort residence,” the 2025 X9 features multiple interior refinements designed to elevate the living experience. An extra 3.2 sq. Meters of soft-touch supplies have been added, enhancing overall protection to 26.6 square metres. meters. Now, particulars such as buttons and trim items boast an additional layer of luxury with a high-quality PVD vacuum-coated finish.
By incorporating NASA-approved ergonomics and zero-gravity technology into the first two rows of seating, a groundbreaking innovation is achieved. Xpeng asserts that its innovative seat technology can significantly reduce hip strain by 22%, hip joint pressure by 36%, lumbar pressure by a remarkable 60%, and spinal strain by 13% once activated. A standard 10-point therapeutic massage treatment is typical, with the option to upgrade to a comprehensive 16-point system for enhanced relaxation and muscle relief.
Accessibility and third-row usability, often compromised in multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), have been effectively readdressed. The 2025 X9 seamlessly merges its central aisle with the innovative Zero-Gravity seating arrangement in the second row, effortlessly enabling easy access to the rear compartment. The cabin boasts 7.7 sq. The expansive living space boasts approximately 13.6 square meters of usable floor area, with an interior ceiling height of 1.36 meters, and a generous 16.5 centimeter-wide aisle, allowing children under the age of 10 to move about effortlessly. The third row benefits from substantial upgrades, featuring infinitely adjustable electric control of both the backrest and headrest, as well as the ability to fold fully flat, allowing for a more generous space comparable to that found in a Mercedes-Benz GLE’s second row.
While traditionally prevalent in the first row, mushy-close doorways are indeed common. This 21.4-inch rear leisure display screen boasts TÜV Rheinland-certified blue light reduction, ensuring comfortable viewing for prolonged periods. Its stepless tilt function allows adjustment to a range of 0-75 degrees.
The new additions feature a 220-volt energy outlet, a microphone-free karaoke system, an 11-litre refrigerator and heater, surround sound central air conditioning, and one-touch electric fold-down for the third-row seats.
At the forefront of innovation, Xpeng’s Turing AI-based Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) has become ubiquitous across its range. A novel AI-powered Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS), dubbed “Little Blue Gentle,” can be integrated to further enhance the system’s operational transparency through intuitive visual cues.
The 2025 X9 boasts energetic rear-wheel steering, yielding an impressive class-leading turning radius of just 5.4 metres, significantly bolstering its agility. Xpeng leveraged cutting-edge AI architectures to develop a sophisticated “6D comfortable anti-motion sickness algorithm,” which meticulously simulates and optimizes chassis comfort by minimizing body roll during corners and absorbing shockwaves on uneven terrain.
Funding has also been allocated to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) impairments. Xpeng reveals that it has committed 50 million yuan (approximately 69,000 USD) specifically towards the implementation of 58 new noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) enhancements for its 2025 model, striving to achieve “million-yuan degree quietness.” This investment brings the company’s cumulative NVH funding to over 500 million yuan (approximately 690,000 USD).
With its foundation built upon the conventional 800V high-voltage architecture, the X9 presents customers with the flexibility to opt for either a 105 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion battery or a 94.8 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack.
The 2025 mannequin boasts an expanded palette of colour options, including Nebula Purple, Galaxy Blue, and a sleek Matte Starship Grey, complementing the existing Starship Grey, Nebula White, New Moon Silver, and timeless Midnight Black. The alluring 20-inch “Star Gaze” wheels boast dynamically designed floating heart caps that exude a sense of sophisticated allure.
The debut of the enhanced X9 highlights Xpeng’s strategic move to dominate crucial market sectors with robust offerings. Following a robust first quarter in 2025, during which Xpeng’s Chinese-language electric vehicle (EV) startups achieved impressive efficiency, with deliveries totalling 94,008 units, the MONA M03 sedan and G6 SUV have emerged as key volume drivers. In this context, the X9 aims to cement Xpeng’s foothold within the burgeoning multi-purpose vehicle market.
As the Chinese MPV market undergoes a transformation, Xpeng observes a trend towards premium, family-focused, and electric designs. While conventional ICE vehicles such as the Buick GL8 and Toyota Sienna/Granvia maintain their standard position, opponents like the Denza D9, ZEEKR 009, and BYD Xia are gaining momentum within the NEV space; in contrast, the pure-electric MPV segment remains relatively less crowded. Xpeng asserts that the X9’s emphasis on intelligence and electric power grants it a pioneering advantage, foreseeing that high-quality EVs will revolutionize the traditional MPV market by shifting focus from mere “feature accumulation” to “situation-driven innovation,” unlocking new opportunities for premium Chinese brands.
Xpeng has officially confirmed that homeowners of the original X9 model will have the option to upgrade certain features, including enhanced sound insulation, upgraded aisle/Zero-Gravity seats, and AI-based Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) with Little Blue Light technology.
