Xpeng G9L Starts RHD Production for 64 Global Markets

Xpeng G9L production has entered a new phase as the first batch of right-hand-drive SUVs rolls off the production line at Xpeng's Guangzhou plant. The milestone supports the company's planned overseas delivery expansion, with shipments to Australia scheduled to begin as the flagship model approaches its international debut. Xpeng said the vehicle is planned for 64 countries and regions worldwide, bringing right-hand-drive markets such as Australia, the UK and parts of Southeast Asia into the initial export scope. The development also reinforces the company's broader push to make overseas markets an increasingly important source of sales growth.

Right-Hand-Drive Production Expands Export Reach

The start of right-hand-drive production provides the manufacturing foundation for deliveries into markets where vehicles are driven on the left side of the road. Xpeng said the G9L will enter 64 countries and regions, while Australia is expected to be among the first destinations to receive shipments. The planned rollout also includes the UK and parts of Southeast Asia. This expansion follows development work that included road testing across 26 countries and regions and more than 6.74 million kilometers of testing, giving the company a broad validation base for adapting the vehicle to international operating environments.

G9L Brings BEV and EREV Powertrain Choices

The large five-seat flagship SUV was unveiled globally in China on August 11, when pre-sales opened at a starting price of 259,800 yuan, equivalent to about $38,350. The company plans to officially launch the vehicle and begin Chinese deliveries in September, although a specific launch date has not yet been announced. Buyers can choose between battery electric vehicle and extended-range electric vehicle configurations. Both versions use an 800-volt fast-charging platform, while the BEV provides a range of up to 755 kilometers and the EREV reaches a combined CLTC range of 1,602 kilometers.

Flagship SUV Strengthens Xpeng's China Lineup

The new flagship joins the six-seat GX SUV, which launched in May, as the company's second flagship model. The two vehicles share core platform technologies, giving Xpeng an opportunity to extend common engineering and technology foundations across its larger SUV portfolio. In China, the G9L competes with vehicles such as Li Auto's Li L7 and the Huawei-backed Aito M7. Its combination of large-SUV positioning, multiple powertrain options and high-voltage charging technology places the model within a competitive segment where range, charging capability, vehicle size and technology are important considerations for buyers.

Overseas Sales Continue to Gain Importance

Export performance has become a significant part of Xpeng's growth strategy. The company exported 8,125 vehicles in August, representing a 169.22% year-over-year increase but a 16.24% decline from July's 9,700 vehicles. During the first eight months of the year, exports reached 49,424 vehicles, up 99.94% from the same period a year earlier. That total already surpassed the 45,014 vehicles exported during all of 2025, while overseas shipments represented 20.33% of total deliveries during the first eight months of the year.

Xpeng Monthly Export Performance

The monthly export data shows a substantial increase in international shipments during 2026 compared with the corresponding months of 2024 and 2025. Exports rose from 3,204 vehicles in January to 9,700 in July before easing to 8,125 in August. The first eight months of 2026 therefore produced a substantially larger export base than either of the two previous full-year periods shown below. September through December 2026 figures were not provided, so the table records those months as unavailable for the current year rather than projecting future shipments.

New Models Support Higher Sales Target

Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said during an August earnings call that Xpeng's overseas models had an average selling price above 40,000 euros. He also expects overseas deliveries of the Mona L03 SUV to start in the fourth quarter, which he said could help raise quarterly overseas sales above 40,000 vehicles. The planned introduction of the G9L and Mona L05 adds further products to the company's international and domestic lineup. Together, these launches are intended to support a higher sales pace as Xpeng enters the final quarter of the year with a broader selection of vehicles available to customers.

Xpeng Targets More Than 60,000 Monthly Sales

He Xiaopeng said Xpeng will aim to exceed 60,000 monthly sales during the fourth quarter as new models enter the market. That target would be approximately 53% higher than the company's August deliveries, highlighting the scale of the planned acceleration. The objective depends on the contribution of recently introduced and upcoming models, including the G9L and Mona L05, alongside the expected overseas rollout of the Mona L03. The right-hand-drive production milestone is therefore strategically relevant because it supports the company's stated effort to increase international deliveries while expanding the number of markets served.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The right-hand-drive production milestone could broaden Xpeng's addressable overseas market by enabling the company to move beyond left-hand-drive destinations and establish a larger presence across Australia, the UK and selected Southeast Asian markets. The immediate significance is operational as much as commercial: successful international launches will require the company to convert its validation work and production readiness into sustained deliveries. The G9L, Mona L03 and Mona L05 give Xpeng additional products with which to pursue its fourth-quarter sales objective, while stronger exports could make overseas markets an increasingly important contributor to the company's overall delivery mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xpeng's G9L export plan?
The G9L is planned for 64 countries and regions, with Australia among the markets scheduled to receive shipments as right-hand-drive production begins. The company has also identified the UK and parts of Southeast Asia within the initial overseas rollout. The SUV is available with BEV and EREV powertrains, both using an 800-volt fast-charging platform. Xpeng plans to begin deliveries in China in September, although it has not announced a specific launch date, while overseas deliveries are expected to expand as production and market launches progress.