Dubai Launch and Pricing
XPeng held a brand night and launch event in Dubai for its GX and G9L flagship SUVs, presenting its next-phase growth strategy for the Middle East and Africa. More than 300 media representatives and investors from 14 countries attended the event.
The GX flagship is priced at AED 299,000 in the UAE, equivalent to more than 540,000 yuan. The G9L carries a UAE presale price starting at AED 259,000, equivalent to more than 450,000 yuan. Both models are on sale in 11 MEA countries.
The GX and G9L are equipped with XPeng's Kunpeng super extended-range technology, tuned for long-distance travel and extreme heat in the Middle East. The 800V high-voltage platform and 5C ultra-fast charging allow a 10%-80% battery charge in 11.7 minutes, according to XPeng. The G9L was developed to four global five-star safety standards.
GX Orders and Desert Range Test
XPeng GX accumulated more than 4,000 orders before the MEA launch event, a record for overseas orders of a Chinese full-size six-seat flagship SUV, according to XPeng. In the third quarter, the GX ranked among the top three large six-seat SUVs priced above 300,000 yuan.
In the Liwa region's extreme desert heat, the GX completed a 1,231-kilometer zero-recharge range challenge from the UAE to Oman.
Middle East and Africa Expansion Plans
XPeng plans to complete market entry in all six Gulf Cooperation Council countries within 2026 and to expand to more than 20 countries and regions across the Middle East and Africa by 2027. The company plans to open 100 offline stores in the region by 2027 and to offer six Middle East versions of its global vehicles in the next year, covering both extended-range and battery-electric powertrains.