Xpeng is dumping its single-car strategy. The Chinese EV maker just dropped a bombshell in Melbourne. They plan to flood the Australian market with four new models. And they’re updating the G6, too. All within six months.
This isn’t just a minor refresh. It’s a full-blown assault on the mid-range and people-mover segments. And Tesla? Zeekr? Denza? You’re in the crosshairs.
Damian Royce, head of marketing, laid it out at the brand’s first local event. The message was clear. Expand. Aggressively. The dealer network is doubling from 25 to 50 spots. But let’s get to the metal. These are the vehicles coming to your suburb.
The X9 People Mover: 800V Tech and Two-Seat Options
First up is the X9. It arrives in Q3 2026. Think Volkswagen ID. Buzz, but with better tech specs and a sharper price point for the base model. It’s a seven-seat electric people mover.
Audi? No. Toyota? No. It’s direct competition for the Zeekr 009 and Denza D9. But here’s the kicker: Xpeng is skipping the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version Australia loves so much. Here, it’s pure battery only.
You get two grades.
- Standard Range: Front-wheel drive. 94.8kWh LFP battery. Starts at $89,900 (plus on-roads). Range: 535km WLTP.
- Performance AWD: Dual motor. 110kWh NMC battery. $109,900 (plus on-roads). Range: 580km WLTP.
The architecture is 800V. This means ‘5C’ ultra-fast charging. Ten to eighty percent battery in 12 minutes. That’s not a typo. And it supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L). Plug your kettle into the car. Cook dinner on the beach. It’s all there.
Updated G6: Price Cuts and More Trims
The G6 has been lonely in showrooms since launch in 2024. Now it gets company. An updated version arrives around the same time as the X9. It’s a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y, Zeekr 7X, and BYD Sealion 7.
The price starts lower. Much lower. $51,800 for the Standard Range. That undercuts most rivals by a significant margin.
The lineup expands to four grades:
- Standard Range: Single motor. Up to 480km WLTP.
- Long Range: Larger 80.8kWh battery. 525km WLTP. Same 12-minute fast charging.
- Performance (2x): Dual motor. 358kW, 660Nm. 0-100km/h in 4.15 seconds. Priced from $63,800.
Same ultra-fast charging tech. Same V2L capability. But this time, more people can actually afford the entry price. Why does this matter? Because the Model Y price war is real. Xpeng is jumping into the trench.
Xpeng L03: The Budget Mona SUV
Q4 2026 brings the L03. This is from Xpeng’s “Mona” sub-brand. Younger buyers. Smaller price tag. It’s a mid-size SUV. Dimensions are 4650mm long. 2850mm wheelbase. That matches the Toyota bZ4X.
Overseas, it’s cheap. China starts at roughly $26,000 AUD equivalent. Australian pricing isn’t confirmed yet. But expect it to target the BYD Atto 3. Or the Geely Galaxy E5 (EX5 here), which starts at $41,999.
Under the floorboards:
- Battery: 56kWh (lower) or 69kWh.
- Range: Up to 550km or 650km CLTC.
- Powertrain: Single 183kW motor. 280Nm torque.
- Interior: 15.6-inch screen. Leather seats. Surround-view cameras.
- Tech: Higher specs get a ‘Turing’ processor.
Note: The CLTC range figures are inflated compared to WLTP. Don’t expect 550km on the highway. But for city commutes? It’s efficient.
There’s an EREV version overseas (1.5L petrol generator). We don’t know if that’s coming here. Probably not. Xpeng is betting big on pure EV for now.
G9L: Big SUV, Wait for It
The G9L arrives with the L03. It’s the large SUV slot. Think Kia EV9 or Volvo EX90 territory. Australia missed the old G9. This replaces it.
Details are sparse. But a Chinese government filing gives us clues. Rear-wheel drive models get a 270kW motor. All-wheel drive adds a 160kW front motor. EREV versions likely feature that same 1.5L engine seen elsewhere in the lineup.
No pricing yet. No local specs. But the size suggests a premium play. A flagship anchor for the expanding range.
L05: The Flagship Arrival
Save your breath for January 2027 for the L05. It sits above the L03. Size? 4870mm. Wheelbase 2940mm.
Same powertrains as the L03. EV and likely EREV. Full details aren’t out in China yet. So we’re left guessing. But it confirms the ladder strategy. Small. Mid. Large. Everyone fits in.
The Behind-the-Scenes Mess
This rollout isn’t clean. Xpeng took over local distribution from TrueEV in April 29, 2026. TrueEV didn’t take it well. They’re suing. Court battle is ongoing. The previous distributor got dropped less than two years into a five-term contract.
Cashback offers for TrueEV buyers will be honored by Xpeng. They need to protect the brand image. But it’s messy. Corporate drama playing out while you’re trying to decide between an X9 and a Zeekr.
Why This Changes Things
Xpeng Australia is no longer the “G6 guys.” It’s becoming a full-stack competitor. Dealer network doubling. Four new models. Updated incumbents.
They are betting that speed and variety will beat Tesla’s dominance in the mass market. They are betting that 12-minute charging will win hearts. They are betting that price cuts on the G6 will force BYD and Tesla to blink.
The question isn’t if they’ll make it. It’s whether you’ll care about the legal drama behind the badge. Or if you’ll just want the 5C charging.
Because at $89,900 for a seven-seater EV that charges in the time it takes to watch a sitcom episode?
That’s a hard offer to ignore.
