7-seater electric MPV — 800V, rear-wheel steering, sliding side doors, captain chairs.
A closer look
Source: XPENG official media
Large Gulf families wanting comfort for 7+ passengers.
A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.
6 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film
Photo film · 1 / 11
11 kW AC.
280 kW on 800V — fast despite size.
See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →
See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
Full remote control for officially-sold XPENG cars in the UAE
XPENG sells officially in the UAE (Gulf Star Motors, an Ali & Sons subsidiary) — the international app needs no Chinese number. China-spec imports are NOT supported by it.
The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.
Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.
Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.
The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping
Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.
Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather
Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.
Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle
Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)
KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.
Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia
KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.
The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide
UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.
Dubai's original charging network — 1,860+ charging points
Dubai only — registration is optional: guests can start via QR in Guest Mode and pay directly.
Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.
In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.
Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.
Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.
Switch climate to Recirculation. Clean cabin filter bi-weekly during storm season.
X9's sliding doors + 7 seats = dream for big iftar gatherings. Captain seats for parents.
10.9m turning — smaller than Camry despite 5.3m length. Ideal for tight mall parking.
Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Bluetooth + UWB.
Backup.
Highway NGP.
Full cameras.
Auto-park large MPV.
Top family safety.
Including 3rd row.
2nd + 3rd row.
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
The XOS 5.2 update (global from Aug 2024) added Apple CarPlay for international cars including the Middle East — no retrofit box. Official G6/G9/X9 owners: check Settings → Software Update. China-spec imports don't receive these OTAs.
The “Hey Xiao P” assistant recognizes all four seating zones and works offline — a rear passenger can open their own window by voice. It offers 14 switchable voice styles, and China-spec cars integrate Xiaomi's Mijia smart-home platform.
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Announced as 2025 target; no verified official channel.
Warranty: 5 yearsBattery: 8 years battery (typical XPeng export policy; confirm per market)
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Reviewed: 2026-05-22
