Expeng Launches Large Electric Minivan X9 in Israel with 615 km Range

Expeng has introduced its large electric minivan, the X9, to the Israeli market, expanding its local lineup following the recent launch of the P7+ sedan. The X9, unveiled at the end of 2023, arrives in Israel with a single electric drivetrain configuration and a 2+2+3 seating layout featuring captain seats in the second row. It offers a spacious 721-liter trunk and is priced at 400,000 shekels, with additional costs for metallic or matte paint finishes. This positions the X9 about 50,000 shekels above the well-equipped Maxus Mifa 9, though the Expeng model boasts more features, higher power, and longer driving range.

The X9 is powered by a front motor delivering 347 horsepower, propelling the approximately 2.8-ton vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.75 seconds. Its 110 kWh (106 kWh usable) NMC battery supports a driving range of up to 615 kilometers. Home charging at 11 kW takes 11 hours from 5% to full, while fast charging can replenish 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes at up to 542 kW. The vehicle also includes VL2 technology rated at 6 kW.

The X9 is richly equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 17.3-inch multimedia screen, and a 21.4-inch passenger display. Connectivity features include mobile integration and OTA updates, plus a digital rearview mirror with a built-in camera. Interior comforts feature leather upholstery, electrically adjustable and heated seats with ventilation and massage functions in the first two rows, heated leg rests and foldable tables in the second row, a heated steering wheel, five-zone climate control, four wireless charging pads, sunshades, a built-in refrigerator, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and a premium 27-speaker sound system.

Safety-wise, the X9 scores 7 out of 8 on Israel's Ministry of Transport scale, though it has not yet undergone European crash testing. It includes nine airbags, adaptive cruise control with automatic lane change, emergency braking if the driver is unresponsive, blind spot warnings with collision prevention, door opening alerts, automatic high beams, traffic sign recognition, and driver monitoring. Notably, it lacks a child presence alert system, which is unusual for a passenger vehicle.

Expeng's X9 aims to compete strongly in Israel's electric minivan segment by combining extensive luxury and safety features with impressive performance and range.