Xpeng’s reveals 2026 new model plan

AS PREDICTED in many quarters, carving out a slice of the Aussie new car pie is proving a challenge particularly for some of the new Chinese brands seemingly arriving on a weekly basis.

Xpeng lobbed here last year with its fully electric, small/medium G6 SUV in Standard Range (from $54,800 + ORC) and Long Range (from $59,800 + ORC) spec’ and has achieved reasonable sales of around 2000 units in total using various incentives such as 2.88 per cent finance, $3000 cashback, and five years free servicing.

Imported by TrueEV, the brand has released its 2026 model rollout plan kicking off with an ADR-approved upgraded G6 due to launch in late Q1 2026 reputedly with a higher-capacity standard-range battery, revised front-end design, larger infotainment touchscreen, new cabin materials and reshaped front seats.

TrueEV says it is “expected” to be followed by the full-size X9 people mover in mid-2026 and the flagship G9L large SUV in late 2026 adding “two to three additional Xpeng models are in development as part of the brand’s ongoing local investment and alignment with global product cycles”.

Specific launch dates for the new models have not been issued and details of the trio have not been outed in Xpeng’s 2026 plan that “follows a record year of customer growth, national expansion, and product investment”, but GoAuto has been able to source information elsewhere.

The upgraded G6, which recently received full Australian Design Rule (ADR) compliance, is on track for a late Q1 2026 launch, with first customer deliveries expected from Q2 2026. The refreshed RWD G6 will feature key upgrades to design, range, and in-car tech.

The “highly anticipated” Xpeng X9, a full-size electric people mover, will now arrive in mid-2026, with an official announcement expected in Q1 and customer deliveries from Q2 2026.

The two variant, seven-seat X9 line-up has a claimed range of up to 740km (CLTC), 0-100 km/h acceleration of 5.7 seconds for the 370kW/640Nm dual-motor AWD, and 7.7 seconds for the 235kW/450Nm single-motor FWD.

Key specs include a large battery capacity (105kWh or 94.8kWh) the model built on a SEPA 2.0 platform with 800V architecture enabling 10-80 per cent DC fast charging in 20 minutes.

It is 5293mm long by 1988mm wide by 1785mm high and rides upon a 3160mm wheelbase.

Creature comforts may include a 2180-watt audio system with surround sound, five-zone climate control, acoustic glass, and one-touch convenient entry exit from the third row.

The X9 will likely be equipped with a full suite of ADAS and feature active rear steering.

“Early interest in the X9 has been strong across families, fleet operators, chauffeur companies, and mobility providers seeking an intelligent, long-range people mover with cutting-edge features,” said Xpeng in a statement.

The “next-generation” G9L SUV is expected to be announced in Q3 2026, with deliveries to follow in Q4 2026.

Designed as Xpeng’s new flagship model, the G9L “will bring elevated luxury, performance and intelligence to the premium SUV segment”.

The five-seat SUV measures 4891mm long by 1937mm wide by 1670mm high riding on a 2998mm wheelbase and is roughly the size of a Hyundai Santa Fe.

The Chinese domestic market version runs either a 258kW/465Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive or 423kW/695Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive while claimed maximum charging power is 530kW, with range of up to 725km on the lenient Chinese CLTC cycle.

TrueEV has sprouted 18 Xpeng retail locations nationally across 2025 with reasonable sales “firmly positioning the brand as one of the most exciting new entrants in the electric vehicle space”.

“While Xpeng ramps up global launch activity, its local strategy remains laser-focused on aligning Australia with international product cycles, reducing lag and ensuring Australian customers access the latest innovation faster,” the importer said.