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Last Updated on: 15th July 2025, 11:01 pm

At the recent Melbourne Motor Show in Victoria, Australia, Xpeng flexed its muscles and expanded its offerings for the Aussie market. The Xpeng G6 is already being seen on Australia’s roads — although, official sales figures have not been released. We have seen the SUV being driven on Brisbane streets, and even had one show up for our monthly coffee and cake mornings. Some estimates put sales figures so far as high as 5,000.

In Melbourne, Xpeng unveiled the P7+ for the first time outside of China and Europe. The car was accompanied by its siblings — the G9 and the X9. The Xpeng flagship P7+ had its international debut at the Paris Motor Show late last year. Visitors to Melbourne’s Motor Show had the opportunity last month to test drive the already available G6, and to explore the luxury Xpeng G9 SUV and the X9 people mover. The G9 is rumoured for release by the end of 2025.

Xpeng is represented in Australia by TrueEV. “Unveiling the P7+ in Australia, for the first time outside of China and Europe, and just one year after introducing XPENG and the G6 into the Australian market, is a powerful statement of momentum. This flagship sedan represents XPENG’s leadership in AI-defined mobility alongside TrueEV’s commitment to bringing future-focused, electric vehicles to Australian drivers,” Jason Clarke, CEO of TrueEV, said in a recent press release.

He goes on to enumerate some of the features of the P7+:

• World’s first AI-defined vehicle offering advanced smart-driving and cockpit intelligence
• Built-in Turing-powered ADAS with AI Hawkeye vision, enhancing safety and autonomous capabilities
• X-GPT smart cockpit powered by Qualcomm 8295P chip, with voice-activated commands and multi-screen connectivity
• Leading energy efficiency of 10 km/kWh and class-best real-world driving range
• Performance-driven ride with advanced suspension, 0–100 km/h in 5.9s, robust safety architecture, and premium comfort features

Still not quite as fast as my 6-year-old Tesla Model 3 SR+, eh? Though, I and the G6 driver who supplied the information for my previous CleanTechnica article, thought that Xpeng’s tech was superior to that of Tesla.

TrueEV describes itself as dedicated to evolving Australians’ perception and adoption of EVs. “Our mission is to empower Australians with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to confidently embrace electric mobility. Through innovative solutions and a comprehensive hub for EV owners, we’re eliminating barriers and accelerating the transition to clean and eco-friendly mobility. TrueEV is the sole importer, distributor and retailer of XPENG products in Australia, reinforcing TrueEV’s commitment to providing comprehensive solutions to customers.”

There are now several Facebook pages devoted to Xpeng in Australia. People are starting to chronicle long-distance trips, ask questions, and share information. Have you found the under-boot storage yet? Does the car’s brake light turn on when the car gets slowed down under XPedal or any other level of regeneration to warn drivers behind the car? (Yes.) There’s a report, including charging tips, on a 1000 km trip from Sydney to Brisbane. There are questions and answers regarding battery drain and efficiency, as well as the usual issues of trying to obtain accessories and waiting on parts for repairs after accidents. It looks like there have been a surprising number of these — mostly minor bingles, except for the owner who hit a kangaroo!

My favourite story was that of the Xpeng owner returning to his vehicle to find a suspicious fluid running underneath the car. When he went to the rear of the car, he found three empty beer bottles. Further investigation turned up video footage of men urinating between his car and one behind. There is a hefty fine for this sort of behaviour. I hope the video finds its way into the hands of the local police! True crime in the city that never sleeps!

I advise anyone looking at purchasing a new electric vehicle to check out the Facebook pages about those cars to get a real and honest look at possible issues and great advice on charging.

It won’t be long and Australian drivers will be able to sample more from Xpeng. The X9 is a luxurious 7-seater with great tech and appointments, including a 2180W amplifier with a 7.1.6 multi-channel sound system to give an excellent sound field effect throughout the vehicle. I am amazed that this is the first thing highlighted on the X9 website! Are we defining cars by their sound systems now, just like we used to define them by the cubic inches of their displacement? And it still isn’t as fast as my old Tesla! Access to the third row is quite innovative. The video is available on the website.

The G9 is a larger SUV than the G6, with fast acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) and fast charging. It doesn’t mention its sound system till much further down the page. According to Google AI, “the G9 is a larger, more premium model with a focus on comfort and features, while the G6 is a more compact, sporty SUV. The G9 is longer, offers more cargo space and includes features like an entertainment screen for the front passenger and optional intelligent air suspension. The G6, on the other hand, prioritizes a dynamic driving experience and is more competitively priced.”

CleanTechnica has stirred a lot of interest in the Xpeng brand, even though it is not likely to be available in the USA for some time. (If ever?) One even made the comment about Australia becoming the battle ground for new and old carmakers.

“Australia has become ground zero of the global automotive battle. It is a small (1.2 million vehicles) but broad (full-sized pickups down to city cars) market and it has the most even playing field around so it now gets Chinese, European, Japanese, and US brands. It is great to have market perspectives from there. To my mind, it is the place where you can watch the canaries in the coal mine of global auto and see who is thriving and who is getting ready to fall over.”

We certainly are experiencing tech wars, price wars, and a great plethora of EVs to choose from — Chinese, South Korean, and European. Very few Japanese EVs — only the Toyota BZ4X and the Subaru Solterra. As for the Americans, Cadillac EVs are due to arrive soon, and we have the Ford Ranger PHEV for sale. It would be great if General Motors would bring the Wuling Mini to our shores. In the meantime, BYD and Tesla are duking it out and the wise shopper is benefitting.