XPeng Unveils GX Flagship SUV at Beijing Auto Show: 800V Charging, 6 Seats and Robotaxi-Ready Tech for $58,500
XPeng has introduced its new flagship SUV, the GX, at the Beijing Auto Show, positioning it as a high-end, tech-led alternative to established luxury models.
The company lists a starting price of 399 800 yuan, or about $58 500, putting it in the upper tier of China’s intensely competitive EV market.
The GX is a large, six-seat SUV designed around comfort and onboard computing, as Chinese brands race to differentiate with software and advanced driver assistance.
XPeng is betting that premium cabin features and next-generation electrical architecture can justify the price against well-known domestic rivals.
Big dimensions, low drag ambitions
With a length of 5 265 mm and a 3 115 mm wheelbase, the GX is sized for three rows without the tight third-row compromises common in many SUVs. XPeng also claims a drag coefficient of 0.255, a notably low figure for a boxy, full-size design.
The exterior proportions lean toward the squared-off luxury SUV look popular with buyers, while 22-inch wheels reinforce the flagship stance. XPeng is clearly targeting customers who want visual presence but still expect efficiency at highway speeds.
Two powertrain choices, long range focus
XPeng says the battery-electric GX uses an 800V platform and its 5C fast-charging system, a specification that typically points to shorter charging stops when compatible infrastructure is available. The company lists a range rating of up to 750 km for the EV variant, depending on configuration and test cycle.
An extended-range version adds a small gasoline engine used as a generator, with XPeng claiming 430 km of battery-only driving and up to 1 585 km combined range. Both versions are offered with dual-motor all-wheel drive, reflecting the segment’s focus on performance and stability.
Robotaxi-ready claims meet real-world limits
XPeng describes the GX as robotaxi-ready hardware-wise, built around four in-house AI chips and a Bosch-developed steer-by-wire system. Steer-by-wire replaces the traditional mechanical steering linkage with electronic control, a design that can support faster automated corrections when tuned and validated.
The company is also emphasizing redundancy, saying key systems have multiple backup layers and that automatic emergency braking can operate at speeds up to 150 km/h under certain conditions.
As with similar claims across the industry, real-world capability will depend on software maturity, regulation, and how the system performs outside controlled test scenarios.
Inside, XPeng is leaning hard into premium cues, including soft-close doors, a cabin refrigerator, and a front passenger seat that can recline fully for rest stops. It also highlights dimmable glass for privacy, part of a broader push to make the GX feel closer to a chauffeured lounge than a conventional family SUV.
The GX arrives as XPeng seeks to move upmarket after mixed reception for earlier premium efforts, while facing fierce competition from other Chinese flagship SUVs. Whether buyers see it as a luxury bargain or a pricey newcomer may hinge on charging convenience and how quickly XPeng’s autonomous features can expand within legal limits.
