By Michael Elkins
Chinese electric vehicle maker, Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV) revealed the pricing and specifications for its G9 flagship SUV on Wednesday. Coming with three range options and six configuration selections, the model features a price range of 309,900-469,900 yuan ($43,970-$66,670).
“G9 is the world’s fastest-charging mass-production SUV and boasts the industry’s first full-scenario Advanced Driver Assistance System. This is topped off with a dual-chamber air suspension system and a luxurious smart cabin that includes a groundbreaking 5D music experience we call Xopera. G9 is a fusion of many technical innovations woven together into an elegant design and marks a significant milestone after eight years of dedication. We believe it will become the new benchmark for smart EVs, representing the last step before the realization of truly autonomous vehicles,” said He Xiaopeng, CEO and Chairman of XPENG, during G9’s online launch event.
The XPENG G9 features a new powertrain system using an 800 V mass-production Silicon Carbide platform. Supported by the Company’s new 480 kW S4 supercharging stations, the 4C version of G9 can add up to 200 km of CLTC range in as little as five minutes—this means it can charge from 10–80% in only 15 minutes. The standard 3C version can charge from 10–80% in 20 minutes.
The G9 also uses the company’s second-generation Advanced Driver Assistance System, XNGP. XNGP is an industry-first full-scenario driver assistance, capable of tackling multiple driving scenarios, regardless of the high-precision map’s coverage.
In addition, XPeng developed an enhanced Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) system on both the E and X versions of the G9.
Shares of XPEV are currently down 8.82% in mid-day trading.