Xpeng Unveils G9L: A Seven-Seat Flagship Electric SUV With a Range-Extender Twist

Xpeng has pulled the wraps off its newest range-topper at the Paris Motor Show, a large seven-seat SUV called the G9L that the company is pitching as a “large SUV for the AI era.” The Chinese automaker says the model follows three years of development testing spanning 26 countries and regions, accumulating more than 6.74 million kilometres of validation mileage. Buyers will be able to choose between a pure battery-electric version and a range-extender (REEV) variant, giving Xpeng a foothold in two different corners of the electrified SUV market.

The headline numbers are aimed squarely at the premium end of the segment. The BEV model produces up to 430 kW and 695 Nm of torque, drawing on a 110 kWh battery that Xpeng says is good for up to 553 km on the WLTP cycle. Thanks to an 800V electrical architecture, DC charging can peak at 540 kW, allowing a 10-to-80 per cent top-up in under 12 minutes. Dimensionally, the G9L stretches 5,120 mm long, 1,998 mm wide and 1,788 mm tall, riding on a 3,100 mm wheelbase. Inside, there are three rows seating seven, with heating and power adjustment for every seat. The first two rows step up to Nappa leather and massage functions.

Chassis hardware includes a double-wishbone front setup, an H-arm multi-link rear suspension, dual-chamber air suspension and continuous damping control. Rear-wheel steering is also fitted, a feature Xpeng says is intended to sharpen manoeuvrability in tight urban settings where a vehicle of this size would otherwise feel unwieldy.

The more unusual element is Xpeng’s Kunpeng Super Electric REEV technology. At its core this remains a hybrid, pairing a 1.5-litre turbocharged range-extender engine with a 63 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, a notably large pack for a range-extender application. Xpeng’s argument is that a bigger battery shifts the driving experience toward electric-first use, summarised by the company’s own framing: drive electric whenever you can, take petrol when you need it. The REEV variant quotes 287 km of WLTP electric range and carries over the same 800V architecture and 5C charging capability as the BEV, addressing a common complaint that slow-charging hybrids push owners back onto the engine.

Xpeng has not yet released full specifications, pricing or launch timing for the G9L, and details for Australia and New Zealand are expected in the coming months. The G9L slots in above the smaller L03 electric SUV the brand has just introduced, and follows the well-received G6 that has already found buyers in Australia. For now, the Paris debut establishes where Xpeng wants to compete at the top of its lineup, even if the commercial details remain under wraps.