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Xpeng X9 Pure Electric MPV Launches in Thai Market
Recently, Xpeng announced that it officially launched its X9 pure electric MPV in Thai market, at a starting price of 2.79 million Thai baht (approximately 591,000 RMB). According to the company, the car is exported to Thailand in stead of manufacturing in Thailand, as the company has no plans to establish a factory locally at present.
The X9 was firstly launched in China on January 1st, 2024, positioned as a pure electric intelligent large seven-seater vehicle with 4 trims priced from 359,800 RMB to 419,800 RMB.
The X9’s Features and Performance
As a standard MPV equipped with rear-wheel steering and dual-chamber air suspension, the X9 has won consumers’ favor with its flexible space layout, advanced AI driving experience, and excellent handling, since its launch. As the market sales data shows, from January to November, the X9 has accumulatively delivered over 20,000 units, maintaining a leading position in the sales of China's pure electric MPV market.
Basic configurations:
- 800V XPower electric drive system
- Maximum power output: 370kW
- Peak torque: 640N•M
- 0-100km/h acceleration rate: 5.7 seconds
- Top speed: 200km/h
- Maximum range: exceeds 700km under CLTC conditions
- Comprehensive energy consumption: 16.2kWh per 100km
Xpeng Global Expansion
Till now, Xpeng has been accelerating global expansion, and launched several models in various countries and regions, including Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, England, France, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Lebanon and etc. According to the company, it will enter more than 60 countries and regional markets by the end of 2025.
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