XPENG Unveils Two New Leading SUV Models and Physical AI System in Dubai

XPENG, one of the world’s leading companies in physical artificial intelligence, unveiled the next phase of its growth in the Middle East during the Dubai Brand Night event in Dubai. The company showcased additional products, technologies, and its broader physical AI ecosystem in a region it considers a key strategic market. By the end of this year, XPENG plans to complete its market entry into all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, while targeting coverage of more than 90 percent of its primary electric vehicle (EV) 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 (SUVs), which are designed to handle long distances and extreme temperatures in the region.

Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, stated: “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 offering vehicles and technologies designed to suit the region’s realities, from long distances to extreme heat. However, 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 Eliminates Range Anxiety in GX and G9L Models: Up to 1,210 Kilometers Without Recharging

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 EVs 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 demands. When a fast charger is available, the system’s 800-volt architecture and 5C ultra-fast charging technology can increase the battery charge level 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 across all driving conditions, while a built-in vehicle 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 model 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.

Safety plays a central role in both flagship models. The G9L embodies XPENG’s strict commitment 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. It is equipped with multiple levels of backup systems and emergency communication features. The GX model reflects XPENG’s ongoing commitment to advanced safety engineering.

The GX represents the flagship model designed for business professionals and executives, emphasizing comfort, privacy, and spaciousness across three rows of seats. The second-row zero-gravity seating offers a first-class-like experience, while the third row, which folds electrically, adds flexibility without compromising practicality. It provides 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 arranged across three rows that allow the interior space to be configured 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. Both models reflect two different facets of XPENG’s luxury philosophy, which is built on technology, engineering, and design.

Developing technologies tailored to driving conditions in the Middle East is only the beginning; XPENG aims to deepen its investments in the region while expanding its network of local partners and enhancing sales, service, and after-sales capabilities to ensure long-term customer support.

Since entering the UAE in October 2024 in partnership with Ali & Sons Group, XPENG has expanded to Qatar in collaboration with Al Mana Group, 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 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 LLC in Oman, bringing it closer to completing its entry into all six GCC markets in 2026. The company also aims to cover more than 90 percent of its key electric vehicle markets in the Middle East and Africa by 2027.

Launching 6 new models developed for the Middle East within one year

XPENG is accelerating its product rollout in tandem with its regional expansion, 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, having achieved 100 percent coverage for cross-border warranty across the GCC and the Levant. This allows vehicle owners to benefit from warranty repairs and spare parts in participating markets, with plans to extend coverage to North Africa in 2027. A central spare parts warehouse in Dubai, operating on a fully digital system, enables parts delivery to service centers within 24 hours in some cases. Owners also benefit from 24/7 remote vehicle health monitoring.

These on-the-ground capabilities are supported by a flagship showroom in Abu Dhabi and a large service center in New Cairo, as part of a regional network aimed at continuing customer support after vehicle purchase.

XPENG’s vision for physical AI reaches the Middle East, which is expected to be among the first overseas markets for flying cars

XPENG’s ambitions in the Middle East extend beyond electric vehicles. The growing adoption of new technologies, which is reshaping the region’s cities and transportation systems, is also opening broader horizons for implementing its vision of physical AI.

XPENG is internally developing its physical AI models, Turing AI chips, and integrated software and hardware components, built on a shared 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.

During the Dubai Brand Night event, guests had the opportunity to get up close with XPENG’s human-like IRON robot, with the company targeting the start of deliveries in overseas markets in the first half of 2027. At the same time, flying cars represent one area where XPENG’s physical AI vision could materialize in the region at an early stage. The Middle East and Africa are expected to be among the first overseas markets for these vehicles, based on growing cooperation in testing, regulation, and future operational capabilities.

In the United Arab Emirates, ARIDGE is working with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to establish a regulatory sandbox for personal flying cars under the supervision of the General Civil Aviation Authority, alongside plans to create a test route linking Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.

In addition to plans to explore opportunities to enter the Middle East’s autonomous ride-hailing market through its XPENG YOYO platform, the company has also provided insights into the advanced physical AI technologies it intends to bring to the region.