XPeng Showcases Leading GX and G9L Models in Dubai

XPENG, a global leader in physical artificial intelligence, unveiled the next phase of its growth in the Middle East at the Dubai Brand Night event in Dubai, showcasing additional products, technologies, and its broader physical AI ecosystem in a region it considers a key strategic market. By the end of this year, the company plans to complete its market entry into all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and aims to cover more than 90 percent of its primary electric vehicle markets in the Middle East and Africa by 2027. Meanwhile, its Kunpeng range-extending technology is powering its flagship GX and G9L sport utility vehicles, which are designed to handle long distances and extreme temperatures in the region.

Dr. Brian Gu, Executive Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, said: “The Middle East combines a strong appetite for adopting new technologies with some of the world’s most ambitious plans for future lifestyles and mobility, making it a crucial market for XPENG. We are starting by introducing vehicles and technologies designed to suit the region’s realities, from long distances to extreme heat. But our ambitions go far beyond that. As we strengthen our presence here, we look forward to bringing more of XPENG’s physical AI capabilities to the Middle East, including smart vehicles, autonomous taxis, humanoid robots, and flying cars.”

Kunpeng Range-Extending Technology

Long distances, extreme temperatures, and uneven charging infrastructure make the Middle East a market with specific requirements for electric mobility. XPENG believes that extended-range electric vehicles can accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the region by combining the benefits of electric driving with the freedom to cover longer distances. The Kunpeng range-extending technology, making its debut in the flagship GX and G9L SUVs, is designed to meet these requirements. When a fast charger is available, the system’s 800-volt architecture and 5C ultra-fast charging technology can increase the battery charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 10.9 minutes.

XPENG’s Kunpeng range-extending technology relies on an electric motor for all-wheel drive under all driving conditions, while an integrated generator produces electricity as needed. This allows drivers to enjoy the smoothness and responsiveness of electric driving during daily commutes, with the flexibility to cover longer distances without relying entirely on charging infrastructure. Prior to the Dubai Brand Night event, the GX completed a 1,231-kilometer journey from the United Arab Emirates to the Sultanate of Oman under harsh desert heat conditions in the Liwa area without recharging.

The Kunpeng range-extending technology also offers the same advanced AI capabilities available in XPENG’s fully electric vehicles, including smart driving technologies, smart cabin features, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates for all vehicle systems.

Two Flagship Models Combining Luxury and Advanced Technology

The GX and G9L models offer Middle Eastern customers two distinct variants built on a shared technical foundation for flagship models.

Both models combine luxury with advanced technology, including an 88-inch augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD), a 21.4-inch 3K rear screen, noise cancellation technology, dual-zone 12.5-liter built-in refrigerators, and AI-supported zero-gravity seats upholstered in premium Nappa leather, featuring heating, ventilation, and massage functions.

Safety plays a central role in both flagship models. The G9L embodies XPENG’s strict adherence to safety standards; it was developed from the outset as a global model, designed to meet the requirements of four global five-star safety assessment systems, and underwent a total of 192 crash tests, equipped with multiple layers of redundant systems and emergency communication capabilities. The GX, meanwhile, reflects XPENG’s ongoing commitment to advanced safety engineering.

Positioned as the flagship model for business professionals and executives, the GX emphasizes comfort, privacy, and spaciousness across three rows of seats. The second-row zero-gravity seat offers a first-class-like experience, while the third row, which folds electrically, adds flexibility without compromising practicality, providing space for six adults and six 24-inch suitcases simultaneously. The GX has already secured more than 4,000 confirmed purchase orders in the Middle East and Africa, including 800 confirmed orders in the UAE, ahead of the start of first deliveries.

The G9L offers a more dynamic approach suited to diverse lifestyles, with flexible seating across three rows that allow the interior space to be tailored for family trips and outdoor adventures. Rear-wheel steering with an angle of up to 15 degrees enables a turning radius of less than 5.5 meters despite the vehicle’s large size. Together, the two models represent two facets of XPENG’s luxury philosophy, rooted in technology, engineering, and design.

By 2027, XPENG aims to cover more than 90% of the key electric vehicle markets in the Middle East and Africa. Since entering the UAE in October 2024, XPENG has expanded to Qatar, building on its presence in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon. In 2026 alone, the company entered the markets of Tunisia, Bahrain, Morocco, and Mauritius. In Egypt, XPENG led luxury electric car brands in terms of registered vehicles during the first half of 2026.

Leveraging its broad regional presence, the GX is being launched in 11 countries: the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, and Nigeria. The G9L is also being launched in 11 countries: the UAE, Qatar, Morocco, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Nigeria, and Ghana.

XPENG has signed two new distribution agreements with Auto Sales in Kuwait and Mohsin Motors in Oman, bringing it close to completing its entry into all six GCC markets by 2026. The company also targets covering more than 90% of its key electric vehicle markets in the Middle East and Africa by 2027.

Launching six new models developed for the Middle East within one year

As XPENG accelerates its regional expansion, it is speeding up its product rollout, planning to launch six new models tailored for the Middle East next year, coinciding with their launch in China.

XPENG is supporting these plans by strengthening its local service network, following the achievement of 100 percent coverage for cross-border warranty services across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Levant. This enables vehicle owners to benefit from warranty repairs and spare parts in participating markets, with plans to expand coverage to North Africa by 2027. A central spare parts warehouse in Dubai, operating on a fully digital system, enables the delivery of parts to service centers within just 24 hours in some cases. Owners also benefit from 24-hour remote monitoring of their vehicles’ technical condition.

XPENG’s Vision for Physical AI Reaches the Middle East

XPENG’s ambitions in the Middle East are not limited to electric vehicles. The growing adoption of new technologies, which is reshaping the region’s cities and transportation systems, also opens broader horizons for implementing its vision of physical AI.

XPENG has internally developed its physical AI models, Turing AI chips, and integrated software and hardware components, built on a common technical foundation for physical AI aimed at enabling machines to understand and navigate the physical world. Vehicles represent only one application of this technology; the same foundation serves as a cornerstone for XPENG’s broader ecosystem, which includes autonomous ride-hailing vehicles, human-like robots, and flying cars.