XPeng is making inroads into the Swedish market with its flagship G9 SUV, scheduled to start deliveries on September 29. This venture was proudly disclosed by XPeng's founder, He Xiaopeng, who is currently in Sweden to commemorate this pivotal move. Earlier, XPeng introduced the P7 sedan to Sweden, which found 25 new homes last month. Priced between 599,900 and 799,900 SEK (€ 50,567–€ 67,424), the P7 was XPeng’s maiden offering in the region. The G9, priced between 699,900 and 829,900 SEK (€ 59,000– € 69,950), is stepping onto Swedish soil with the hope of elevating the brand's presence and performance.
Focusing on the G9, this mid-size SUV
boasts dimensions of 4,891 mm/1,937 mm/1,680 mm and a wheelbase of 2,998 mm.
Recently updated for the 2024 model year in China, it features a new Smart
Electric Platform Architecture (SEPA), which it shares with the XPeng G6.
However, European customers will receive a G9 based on the E/E platform that
Xpeng sold to Volkswagen.
Under the hood – or rather, under the
chassis – the entry-level European G9 houses a single electric motor on the
rear axle, pushing out 313 hp and 430 Nm of torque, powered by a 78.2
kWh LFP battery pack offering a range of 460 km. There’s also a
rear-wheel-drive version with a 98-kWh ternary (NMC) battery, promising a range
of 570 km. For those seeking a bit more oomph, the G9 offers a 4WD version
featuring two electric motors, churning out 551 hp and 717 Nm, powered
by the same 98 kWh battery. The G9 supports 800V
charging, achieving 10-80% in a mere 20 minutes. The first seven G9 SUVs are
not just rolling into any Swedish driveway. He Xiaopeng himself is taking part
in the delivery process in Stockholm, congratulating the first owners
personally. This hands-on approach by the founder underscores the significance
of this launch for XPeng.
