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 following the recent launch of its P7+ sedan. The X9, unveiled at the end of 2023, arrives in Israel with a single electric drivetrain and a 2+2+3 seating configuration 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 as 50,000 shekels more expensive than the well-equipped Maxus Mifa 9, but it compensates with superior features, power, and driving range.

The X9 is powered by a front motor delivering 347 horsepower, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.75 seconds despite its weight of approximately 2.8 tons. Its 110 kWh NMC battery (106 kWh net) provides an impressive range of 615 kilometers. Charging times include 11 hours for a full home charge at 11 kW and a rapid 12-minute charge from 10% to 80% at up to 542 kW. The vehicle also incorporates VL2 technology with a 6 kW output.

The minivan is richly equipped with a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a 17.3-inch multimedia screen, and a 21.4-inch passenger display. Connectivity features include mobile integration and OTA updates, alongside 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, and a panoramic sunroof with manual and electric curtains.

Additional amenities include a built-in refrigerator, ambient lighting, a 27-speaker sound system, soft-close electric doors, an electric trunk, air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and 20-inch wheels. Safety-wise, the X9 scores 7 out of 8 in the Israeli Ministry of Transport's rating and includes nine airbags, adaptive cruise control with automatic lane change, emergency braking if the driver is unresponsive, blind-spot detection 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 uncommon for passenger vehicles.

The X9 has yet to undergo European crash testing. Expeng continues to expand its local lineup, aiming to compete strongly in the electric vehicle segment with this well-equipped minivan.