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XPeng launches the world's fastest charging EV, G9 SUV.
The XPeng G9 SUV supports a 480kW charger. Charging it at the 480 kW charging station will add up to 200 km of CLTC range in five minutes.
Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng has launched its fourth production model, the G9 Flagship SUV, for the Chinese market. This is the world’s fastest charging EV. Charging it with a 480 kW supercharger will add 200 km range in just five minutes.
XPeng has launched the G9 in three series and six configurations. The three series are Rear-wheel drive standard, Rear-wheel drive Long Range, and 4-wheel drive Performance. The six configurations are:
- RWD Standard- 570G, 570E
- RWD Long Range- 702E
- 4WD Performance- 650E, 650X, 650X Launch Edition.
All the variants have a different driving range. The price starts from 309,900RMB (USD 43,950) up to 469,900 RMB (USD 66,650). Deliveries in China will begin in October.
G9 offers a maximum CLTC range of 702 km, leading the mid-size SUV class. The other two versions of G9 offer up to 570 km and 650 km (4WD) of CLTC range—between 460 and 570 km when converted to WLTP range, which easily covers most urban commutes.
The total power of G9’s dual motors in the 4WD versions can reach 405 kW (551 hp), with a maximum torque of 717 Nm, helping it accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The SUV also has powerful braking capabilities and can come to a complete stop from 100 km/h in just 34.6 meters. G9 has seven driving modes, including a Boost Mode that helps the vehicle reach its maximum torque in 0.15 seconds.
World’s fastest charging EV
XPeng claims that the G9 SUV is the world’s fastest charging EV. It has a new powertrain system that uses China’s first 800 V mass-production Silicon Carbide (SiC) platform. The 4C version of G9 supports a 480kW charger. XPeng recently launched the 480 kW S4 supercharging stations.
Charging the G9 SUV at the S4 supercharging station will add up to 200 km of CLTC range in five minutes. 10-80% of the EV can be charged in just 15 minutes.
The standard 3C version can charge from 10–80% in 20 minutes, which is also superior to most fast-charging EVs in the industry. Even when charging with compatible third-party stations, G9 demonstrates far greater charging efficiency compared to other EVs.
XPeng is rapidly expanding its charging network. The company plans to add over 500 S4 supercharging locations across major cities nationwide in 2023. By 2025, XPENG aims to open up a total of 2,000 supercharging locations across China.
XNGP, the Second-Generation ADAS
The G9 SUV is equipped with XPENG’s second-generation ADAS, XNGP, featuring industry-first full-scenario driver assistance.
The X Version of G9 is powered by dual NVIDIA DRIVE Orin chips, which deliver 508 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of computing performance. G9 uses 31 sensors, and a front-view camera for advanced object detection—its front-mounting dual-LiDAR sensors cover 180º, reducing the size of blind spots.
The G9 also has a new voice assistance system. The new voice assistant in G9 can respond to commands from all four areas of the cabin, even understanding successive instructions from different passengers without needing to be constantly reactivated. It responds in milliseconds and can control over 600 vehicle functions without a network connection.
G9 debuts XPENG’s interactive 3D user interface based on the Unity3D engine, offering drivers a seamless and interactive experience. The 3D map accurately renders the vehicle’s surrounding in real-time onto a high-definition 14.96″ dual screen for precise feedback during driving.
G9 has a rear trunk volume of 660L that increases to 1,576L when the rear seats are folded. The front and back seats can be folded and adjusted to create a more relaxing and luxurious space.
This SUV comes with XPENG’s proprietary multimedia system, Xopera, which creates a unique and immersive in-cabin experience. The system boasts concert hall-level acoustic engineering by utilizing an 18-speaker Dynaudio Confidence system with a total of 28 speakers and vibration units that produce a total output of 2250 W.
Xopera uses Dolby Atmos technology to provide passengers with a 5D experience that includes seat vibrations, changes to the ambient lighting, adjustable air conditioning, and customized fragrances when watching a film, listening to music, or simply relaxing.
XPeng will also launch the G9 in international markets. In China, the deliveries will start in October.
He Xiaopeng, CEO and Chairman of XPENG, said: The G9 is the world’s fastest-charging mass-production SUV and boasts the industry’s first full-scenario Advanced Driver Assistance System. This is topped off with a dual-chamber air suspension system and a luxurious smart cabin that includes a groundbreaking 5D music experience we call Xopera. G9 is a fusion of many technical innovations woven together into an elegant design and marks a significant milestone after eight years of dedication.
We believe it will become the new benchmark for smart EVs, representing the last step before the realization of truly autonomous vehicles.
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