More than 4,000 buyers across the Middle East and Africa have ordered the GX, 800 of them in the UAE, XPENG says. The range-extended SUV made its overseas debut in Dubai, with the Flagship priced at AED 299,000 and a lower Ultra version listed at AED 245,000.
What does each version cost?
XPENG confirmed AED 299,000 for the Flagship Edition at its Dubai launch. The company’s announcement doesn’t mention the cheaper model. However, UAE car sites list the XPENG GX six-seater in Ultra form at AED 245,000, in Chinese-market specification, with some driver-assistance functions unavailable.
The Flagship follows GCC specification, according to the same listings. So the AED 54,000 gap buys extra driver aids and local certification.
XPENG hasn’t given delivery dates. UAE listings point to January 2027 for the Flagship, while they differ on the Ultra, and XPENG’s own release says first deliveries are still ahead.
Where else is it going on sale?
XPENG named 11 launch markets: the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan and Nigeria. The company also plans six new models for the Middle East within a year, and more than 100 sales and service outlets across the region in 2027. It aims to complete its entry into all six GCC markets this year, with new distribution agreements in Kuwait and Oman. A spare-parts warehouse in Dubai can deliver parts to service centres in as little as 24 hours, and XPENG says its warranty covers the GCC and the Levant.
The GX shares the launch with the G9L, which is on pre-sale in the UAE at AED 259,000. Both cars were shown at a Dubai brand event that also featured XPENG’s IRON humanoid robot, with guests from 14 countries and regions.
How does the range extender work?
The GX is an electric car with a petrol back-up. Its Kunpeng range extender works only as a generator. In other words, it charges the battery and never drives the wheels itself.
Electric motors handle propulsion, and Chinese-market figures give 496 hp and a 63.3 kWh battery on an 800-volt architecture.
How far can it go?
XPENG’s Dubai announcement quotes up to 1,210 km of combined range on the NEDC test cycle. Before the launch, the company says, a GX covered 1,231 km from the UAE to Oman in desert heat without recharging.
Those figures sit below the 1,585 km that has been widely quoted for the car. That number comes from China’s CLTC cycle, which usually produces higher figures and also gives 430 km on electricity alone. All of these are company figures, so speed, temperature and air-conditioning use will change the real result.
How fast does it charge?
XPENG claims a 10 to 80 per cent top-up in as little as 10.7 minutes on a suitable fast charger, using its 5C charging system. Earlier reports put peak DC charging at 350 kW. Drivers will need a charger of that class to see those times.
What’s it like inside?
The cabin uses three rows for six adults, and XPENG says it can carry six 24-inch suitcases. The third row folds electrically. The second row gets zero-gravity seats with heating, ventilation and massage, finished in Nappa leather. XPENG’s UAE site lists Grey and Brown trims.
Rear passengers also get a 21.4-inch 3K screen and 12.5-litre dual-zone refrigerators. Up front, an 88-inch augmented reality head-up display projects information for the driver. XPENG also fits a noise-cancellation system to reduce cabin noise.
What safety kit comes with it?
XPENG’s release gives no crash ratings for the GX. UAE listings mention 11 airbags and run-flat tyres, along with radar-based assistance features. XPENG says the GX gets the same AI features as its electric models, including intelligent driving functions and over-the-air updates. Driver-assistance functions differ between the two UAE versions, however, so buyers should check exactly what the Ultra includes before ordering.
Where does the GX fit among its rivals?
The GX lines up against other large electrified six-seaters such as the Li L9. Shorter journeys on battery power should cut petrol use compared with a conventional large SUV. Still, real ownership costs will depend on charging, fuel prices, mileage, insurance and depreciation.
