On November 6, 2025, in Guangzhou, XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) unveiled its new “Kunpeng Super Range” technology and opened pre-sales for the X9 Super Extended Range at the XPeng Technology Park. The launch marks the start of XPeng’s next phase in extended-range vehicle development.

The X9 Super Extended Range is available in two variants: the Max trim priced at 350,000 CNY (c. $49,200) and the Ultra trim at 370,000 CNY (c. $52,000). Buyers who place a 99 CNY deposit receive a 5,000 CNY discount and a limited-time bonus package worth 8,000 CNY.

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XPeng Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said, “We’re delivering a product that directly and rapidly transforms how people travel — the Kunpeng Super Range.” The company described the system as its answer to five long-standing issues of traditional range-extender vehicles: short electric range, slow charging, high energy consumption, weak power in low-battery conditions, and high noise from generators.

The Kunpeng Super Range combines a 63.3 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) fast-charging battery with a 60-litre fuel tank. XPeng claims the system achieves a pure-electric range of 452 km (281 mi) and a comprehensive range of 1,602 km (995 mi) under the CLTC cycle. It supports 5C + 800 V ultra-fast charging, reaching 70 percent charge in 12 minutes.

The powertrain integrates a 1.5-litre turbocharged generator that maintains 150 km/h (93 mph) cruising speed even when the battery is depleted. XPeng also introduced an 800 V hybrid silicon-carbide coaxial electric drive unit.

To address noise, the system uses a low-vibration generator with active noise control technology that cuts start-and-stop vibration by 60 percent and limits generator noise to below 0.5 dB.

Source: XPeng

XPeng reported combined energy consumption of 16.5 kWh per 100 km and fuel use of 6.4 litres per 100 km (WLTC) in battery-depleted mode, with an oil-electric combined consumption equivalent to 2.53 litres per 100 km. The vehicle is compatible with 92-octane fuel.

Engineering updates include a 9-in-1 rear-axle integration system combining the exhaust, fuel tank, rear-wheel steering, third-row storage, air suspension, DCC dampers, electric drive, independent suspension and drive shaft assembly, achieving 95.8 percent space utilisation. XPeng stated this layout preserves a large interior cabin for the seven-seat configuration while maintaining range efficiency.

The X9 features a new exterior colour, Aurora Green, and a Cloud Rose Brown two-tone interior. With its 1,602 km range, XPeng claims the vehicle can travel from Guangzhou to Shanghai on a single charge and tank fill.

The launch represents XPeng’s entry into a new generation of extended-range technology with its Kunpeng architecture, positioning the brand to compete in long-range intelligent vehicle segments.

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