Six years ago, Bjorn Nyland tested the first Xpeng G3. It was slow to charge, awkward software, front-wheel drive, and honestly a bit of a joke. Six years later, the Xpeng X9 Performance arrives ? and according to the same tester, it “puts the Germans to shame.” With a 110 kWh battery, 542 kW peak charging capability, a charging curve that holds 400 kW from 10% to 65%, and real-world consumption of just 230 Wh/km, this MPV might be the most complete family EV on the market in 2026. Here is our deep analysis.
Key charging observations:
In rainy conditions ? which typically increase consumption by 5-10% ? the Xpeng X9 achieved approximately 230 Wh/km real-world consumption. The car under-reports by about 2.5%, meaning the actual efficiency is even more impressive than the displayed figures. For a vehicle of this size (a seven-seat MPV), this is exceptional.
The car’s range on the 110 kWh battery (107.2 kWh measured usable) translated to roughly 975 km of real-world driving capability at highway speeds in the 1000 km challenge ? meaning the X9 could approach its 1000 km claimed range in mixed conditions.
The Xpeng X9 interior is where the family value proposition truly shines:
“If I didn’t tell you that I was in a tunnel, you wouldn’t have guessed it. That’s how quiet this car is.”
? Bjorn Nyland, EV tester
One minor ergonomic note: the second-row seats are narrow seats (not the wide version), making child seat installation slightly more awkward.
| Metric | Xpeng X9 Performance | VW ID Buzz GTX LWB | BMW iX3 Noyer Cluster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 km Time | ~8h 53min | 10h 20min | ~8h 45min |
| Battery Capacity | 110 kWh (107.2 usable) | 91 kWh (86 usable) | ~80 kWh |
| Peak Charging | 542 kW (403 kW real) | ~200 kW | ~250 kW |
| Consumption | 230 Wh/km | ~260 Wh/km | ~240 Wh/km |
| Price (Europe estimate) | ~?60-70k | ~?65k | ~?70k |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Family Features | Fridge, TV, hot box, massage | Basic | Premium |
