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Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles sales are really taking off in Australia and many new and emerging brands are to thank for this.
China’s XPeng launched in Australia last year and globally it currently only offers electric vehicles (EVs). That’s soon set to change.
In November 2024 it announced that it’s exploring adding range-extender hybrids (REEVs) to its line-up, with up to 430km of electric range and an overall driving range of 1400km.
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Unlike regular PHEVs, a REEV acts like an electric vehicle (EV) all the time with an electric motor providing all the driving power at all speeds.
There is an engine but it acts exclusively as a generator to charge the high-voltage battery pack. At no point does it directly drive the wheels.
Speaking with CarsGuide at the 2025 Melbourne EV Show, Jason Clarke, CEO of XPeng’s local distributor TrueEV, said XPeng REEVs are a given for Australia.
“So XPeng [has] said that’s what they’ve got. Like it’s designed and [will] have it in production for Australia, they think,” said Clarke.
“You and I both know there is a market for hybrids here. Have a look around. I’d say that’s a given.”
When asked about timing, Clarke indicated the company hasn’t been given any clarity yet.
So far XPeng hasn’t officially unveiled its first REEV, but a camouflaged prototype has been spied in China.
It is reportedly codenamed G01 and will be a large SUV counterpart to the G9 electric SUV.
As previously reported, the XPeng G9 is set to launch in Australia around mid-2026. It will follow the updated G6 mid-size electric SUV, which is due before the end of this year, and the X9 electric people mover, which is due either late 2025 or early 2026.
XPeng is one of the few new Chinese brands to launch in Australia that has broken through and is finding success.
Like BYD, it’s expected XPeng will begin taking more direct control of the import and distribution of its cars in Australia as soon as late 2025.
This will theoretically allow for more XPeng models to come to Australia, cut wait times and improve stock availability.
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