Verdict
The Toyota bZ4X is the cheaper and more conventional EV choice at RM220,000 against the Xpeng X9’s RM281,073, a RM61,073 gap. It is also lighter, quicker to 100 km/h and gets faster 22 kW AC charging. But the X9 is a much bigger seven-seat MPV with 721 litres of boot space, 315 hp, 450 Nm, 537 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L. For a Malaysian household, this is really five-seat SUV efficiency versus electric family-mover practicality.
bZ4X
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you want the lower price, five-seat SUV format, quicker 0-100 km/h time and stronger AC charging.
X9
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, far more boot space, much faster DC charging and MPV rear-seat comfort.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota bZ4X RM220,000; Xpeng X9 RM281,073
- Output: Toyota bZ4X 224 hp and 269 Nm; Xpeng X9 315 hp and 450 Nm
- Range and battery: Toyota bZ4X 525 km from 73.1 kWh; Xpeng X9 535 km from 94.8 kWh
- Charging: Toyota bZ4X 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC; Xpeng X9 11 kW AC and 537 kW DC
- Size and seating: Toyota bZ4X 4,690 mm long with 5 seats; Xpeng X9 5,316 mm long with 7 seats
- Boot space: Toyota bZ4X 452 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres
bZ4X
- Costs RM61,073 less
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time: 7.4 seconds versus 8.2 seconds
- 22 kW AC charging beats the X9’s 11 kW
- Only 5 seats versus 7 in the X9
- Smaller boot: 452 litres versus 721 litres
- DC charging is much lower at 150 kW versus 537 kW
X9
- Seven-seat MPV cabin with 14-way second-row captain seats
- Much stronger motor output: 315 hp and 450 Nm
- 537 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Costs RM61,073 more
- Slower 0-100 km/h time despite the higher output: 8.2 seconds versus 7.4 seconds
- Lower AC charging rate: 11 kW versus 22 kW
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 220,000✓ | RM 281,073 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 224 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 269 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Nickel Manganese Cobalt | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | 73.1 kWh | 94.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 525 km | 535 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 537 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 2,020 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 452 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 200✓ | RM 365 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
bZ4X vs X9 FAQ
Is the Toyota bZ4X or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for space, DC charging and seven-seat use. The Toyota bZ4X is better if you want a lower-priced five-seat SUV with quicker acceleration and faster AC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM61,073 more than the Toyota bZ4X, at RM281,073 versus RM220,000.
Which has the better charging setup?
It depends on how you charge. The Toyota bZ4X has stronger AC charging at 22 kW versus 11 kW, but the Xpeng X9 has far higher DC charging at 537 kW versus 150 kW.