Xpeng X9 2WD Long Range vs AWD Performance
Verdict
At RM36,500 apart, this is a clean range-versus-pace choice. The Xpeng X9 2WD Long Range has the same 110.0 kWh battery, seven seats, 721-litre boot, 9 airbags and 200 km/h top speed, but goes 615 km and pays RM365 road tax. The Xpeng X9 AWD Performance cuts 0-100 km/h from 7.8 to 5.9 seconds with 496 hp and AWD, but range drops to 580 km and road tax rises to RM865. For family use, the cheaper car looks the sensible buy.
Pick the Xpeng X9 2WD Long Range if you want the longer 615 km range, lower RM365 road tax and the same seven-seat MPV practicality for less money.
Pick the Xpeng X9 AWD Performance if you want 496 hp, all-wheel drive and the quicker 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time more than maximum range.
Key differences
- Price: RM299,073 for the 2WD Long Range, RM335,573 for the AWD Performance
- Motor layout: single motor in the 2WD Long Range, dual motor in the AWD Performance
- Power: 315 hp in the 2WD Long Range, 496 hp in the AWD Performance
- Driven wheels: front-wheel drive in the 2WD Long Range, all-wheel drive in the AWD Performance
- 0-100 km/h: 7.8 seconds in the 2WD Long Range, 5.9 seconds in the AWD Performance
- EV range: 615 km in the 2WD Long Range, 580 km in the AWD Performance
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,073✓ | RM 335,573 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 315 hp | 496 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s | 5.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 110.0 kWh | 110.0 kWh |
| EV range | 615 km✓ | 580 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,316 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,988 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,785 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,160 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Boot space | 721 L | 721 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 9 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 365✓ | RM 865 |
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.
2WD Long Range
- Longer 615 km EV range
- Lower RM365 annual road tax
- Same 110.0 kWh battery and 721-litre boot
- Slower 7.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Front-wheel drive only
- 315 hp trails the AWD Performance by 181 hp
AWD Performance
- Much stronger 496 hp output
- Quicker 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive traction
- Shorter 580 km EV range
- Higher RM865 annual road tax
- Costs RM36,500 more
2WD Long Range vs AWD Performance FAQ
Is the Xpeng X9 2WD Long Range or Xpeng X9 AWD Performance better?
The Xpeng X9 2WD Long Range is the better family buy for most users: it has 615 km range, lower road tax and the same seven seats, boot space, battery size and safety count. Choose the AWD Performance only if you want the extra pace.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 AWD Performance costs RM36,500 more than the Xpeng X9 2WD Long Range, at RM335,573 versus RM299,073.
Does the Xpeng X9 AWD Performance have more range?
No. Both use a 110.0 kWh battery, but the Xpeng X9 2WD Long Range is rated at 615 km, while the Xpeng X9 AWD Performance is rated at 580 km.