X9 AWD Performance (MY26)

The XPENG X9 AWD Performance (MY26) is a 7-seat MPV with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £84,990. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds, quicker than 58% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 336 miles (540 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 91% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 2nd of 6 MPVs.

It uses around 3.2 mi/kWh (196 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 106 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 370 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 441 miles (710 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £253 per mile of real-world range, close to the median for MPVs (£247 per mile).