In the first half of this year, the Xpeng X9 won over many young consumers with its extended range, high-tech features, and strong value for money. Here’s a comparison of the 2024 Xpeng X9 702 Long-Range Pro and the 2024 GAC E9 PHEV 2.0TM Tech Care Edition:
The Xpeng X9 2024 702 Long-Range Pro has an official guide price of 379.800 RMB, while the GAC E9 PHEV 2024 2.0TM Tech Care Edition is priced at 409.800 RMB, making the Xpeng X9 more competitive in price.
The Xpeng X9 2024 702 Long-Range Pro adopts the brand’s latest starship design language, featuring a sleek, futuristic look with sharp lines and the recognizable Xpeng X-robot front, characterized by a closed front and integrated lights. The rear has a continuous taillight design for added depth.
The GAC E9 PHEV 2024 2.0TM Tech Care Edition has a more refined, stable exterior design, with smooth lines, a large front grille, and striking headlamp clusters for a powerful visual impact. The rear has a simple, clean design with distinctive taillight styling.
- The Xpeng X9 2024 702 Long-Range Pro measures 5293×1988×1785mm with a wheelbase of 3160mm, offering ample space inside for passengers. It’s a 7-seat MPV with a 2-2-3 seating layout. The interior reflects a minimalist style common in electric vehicles, with leather materials for the multi-function heated steering wheel and seats. Equipped with the XOS Tianji system, it includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P smart chip, a 17.3-inch floating central control display, and a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument panel, enhancing its technological appeal. The five-zone climate control adds comfort, and flexible seating options maximize space utilization. The driver’s seat has a massage function, while the second row offers leg rests, lumbar adjustments, heating, memory, ventilation, and massage, plus small tray tables. The third row can fold electrically for various storage needs.
The GAC E9 PHEV 2024 2.0TM Tech Care Edition is slightly smaller, measuring 5193×1893×1823mm with a 3070mm wheelbase, yet still provides spacious seating for 7. The interior features plenty of soft-touch and leather materials, adding a sense of luxury. It runs on the ADIGO car system, with a simple central control layout that supports voice recognition and smartphone integration. However, it may fall short of the Xpeng X9 in smoothness and features. The second-row seats are independently adjustable with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, offering a high level of comfort. While the third row meets basic seating needs, it may lack the seating flexibility found in the Xpeng X9 2024 702 Long-Range Pro.
The Xpeng X9 2024 702 Long-Range Pro, as a fully electric vehicle, delivers direct power with a quiet, smooth ride, free from engine noise and vibration. The electric motor produces a maximum output of 235kW (320 hp) and supports fast charging in 0.33 hours. It offers an impressive CLTC range of 702 km, suitable for daily commutes and long journeys. With convenient charging options, it provides lower running costs.
The GAC E9 PHEV 2024 2.0TM Tech Care Edition, as a plug-in hybrid, combines engine and motor power for flexible mode switching, which is ideal for city driving in EV mode to reduce fuel consumption, and for highway use with the engine assisting when greater power is needed. It has a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 1.43L/100km, an electric-only range of 106km, and a total range of 1032km (WLTC standard). While its pure-electric range is shorter, its long combined range alleviates range anxiety for longer trips, as the engine ensures continued travel even with low battery power.
The Xpeng X9 2024 702 Long-Range Pro includes the XNGP intelligent driving assistance system, equipped with multiple cameras, millimeter-wave radar, and ultrasonic sensors. It supports features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping, automatic parking, and lane-change assistance, delivering a high level of intelligent driving support.
The GAC E9 PHEV 2024 2.0TM Tech Care Edition also has an L2-level driver assistance system with adaptive cruise control, lane-centering, and automatic parking, but may be slightly less advanced in features and technology compared to the Xpeng X9 2024 702 Long-Range Pro.
Editor’s Opinion: The Xpeng X9 stands out with its stylish, sporty design, appealing to younger consumers. Its advanced technology, extensive safety features, and intelligent driving support, along with a pure-electric range of 702 km, make it ideal for young families focusing on home use and high-tech features. In contrast, the GAC E9 PHEV has a more stable, mature design, suitable for business contexts. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain offers long-range capabilities with low fuel consumption, resolving range concerns for long-distance travel. For those frequently needing business travel or long-distance driving, the GAC E9 PHEV is a solid choice. What are your thoughts? Feel free to share in the comments below.