Xpeng ANZ expands to 66 retail sites, lines up L03 and G9L as TrueEV cases resolved

TrueEV legacy cases being worked through

Xpeng Motors Australia (Xpeng ANZ) says it has now processed more than 1400 customer enquiries and resolved 250 cases tied to promotional offers made by its former local distributor TrueEV. In a press release quoted by CarExpert, national aftersales manager Shaun Anthony said: "We're proud of the work we've done to support existing buyers and the growing fleet of new Xpeng owners, but we're only just getting started." ¹

The commitments in question include $5000 cashback offers, 10-year promotional warranties and complimentary servicing offers made by TrueEV before the factory-backed operation took over. In August, CarExpert reported Xpeng ANZ pledged to honour these for eligible buyers, with each case reviewed individually once customers supplied their name, vehicle identification number, proof of purchase and documentation of the commitment made at the point of sale. ¹⁴

Customers who purchased through TrueEV and believe they hold an unfulfilled commitment are being asked to contact Xpeng ANZ at [email protected], per the company's latest statement. Third-party extended warranties sold separately by other providers remain subject to the terms of those agreements, Autotalk reported. ¹⁵

How the TrueEV split played out

TrueEV launched the Xpeng brand in Australia in late 2024 under a five-year exclusive distribution deal, starting with the G6 electric SUV, but the relationship collapsed. According to CarExpert, Xpeng told TrueEV on January 1, 2026 it would terminate the exclusivity and move to a direct factory-backed model under Xpeng ANZ; TrueEV launched Federal Court proceedings in March, and receivers were appointed the same month in relation to stock held by TrueEV Distribution, per ASIC filings cited by the publication. ⁴

The legal battle ended on August 20, 2026, when TrueEV's case was dismissed in the Federal Court. CarExpert reported a trial scheduled for October 2026 had been contingent on TrueEV paying $1.26 million in security for costs across two tranches, and it failed to pay the second tranche ahead of an August 19 court-imposed deadline. ⁴

CnEVPost, citing a May 2026 report by Chinese outlet Yicai, said TrueEV had run into funding problems, made no vehicle purchases for more than a year and failed to fulfil orders for more than 450 vehicles. TrueEV strongly disputes that account, telling CnEVPost: "The circumstances surrounding vehicle supply, purchase orders and the breakdown of the parties' relationship are contested issues in proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia." ⁶

Dealer network and aftersales build-out

Xpeng ANZ began direct operations in April 2026 and will end the year with 66 retail locations across every state and territory, according to CarExpert, offering three models. The company has appointed dealers across five states — New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia — with several of Australia's top-10 dealer groups joining the network, per Xpeng's own Australia strategy announcement in July, which also flagged a longer-term target of three flagship experience centres and up to 50 sales outlets. ¹²⁵

A genuine parts warehouse opened in Melbourne in June, managed in partnership with FedEx. CarExpert reports Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne receive next-day delivery of parts, while Brisbane gets next-day delivery for urgent orders and two-day delivery for standard orders; the company has not confirmed wait times for other locations. Xpeng ANZ has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority (AASRA) to participate in the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme, with technical onboarding expected to be completed in coming months, Autotalk reported. ¹²⁵

Xpeng ANZ backs all its vehicles — including those bought through TrueEV — with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty covering private owners, along with anti-corrosion and anti-rust cover. CarExpert reports the battery, battery management system and electric motors are covered for 160,000km and either seven years (commercial users) or eight years (private buyers), with a separate five-year, unlimited-kilometre paint warranty. ¹

Line-up growth: L03, G9L and GX

The L03 mid-size electrified SUV arrives in showrooms before the end of 2026 as Xpeng's third Australian model, priced from $41,900 before on-road costs, CarExpert reports. The right-hand-drive version made its local debut at Xpeng's July Melbourne strategy event, days after its global unveiling in Munich on July 16, with the company confirming Australian sale for the fourth quarter of 2026. CarExpert notes the L03 undercuts the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and the Geely EX5, which is priced from $41,990 plus on-roads. ¹²

The large G9L flagship SUV is set to go on sale early in 2027 with pricing yet to be announced, followed by the even larger GX electrified SUV later in 2027. Unlike the current EV-only G6 and X9 line-up, the L03 and G9L will be offered in Australia with both battery-electric and extended-range (EREV) powertrains, per CarExpert, drawing on Xpeng's Kunpeng super electric system that the company says is designed for local driving conditions and charging scenarios. Local pricing and specifications for the G9L and GX have yet to be announced. ¹²

Xpeng's local strategy also includes bringing its VLA 2.0-powered Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP) driver assistance system to Australia in 2027, with the company stating Australia is among the first right-hand-drive markets set to receive the global launch. At the July Melbourne event, Xpeng also displayed its Iron humanoid robot and the Land Aircraft Carrier flying car, per its own announcement. ²

Early sales running ahead of peers

Since starting to report monthly VFACTS sales figures in June 2026, Xpeng ANZ has delivered 1183 vehicles: 1096 G6 SUVs and 87 X9 people movers, CarExpert reports. That total from roughly five months of reporting exceeds Deepal (924) and Leapmotor (1168), two rivals that also launched in Australia in 2024 but have reported all year, although Xpeng's figure comes from a small two-model line-up. X9 buyers have already seen the model earn a five-star ANCAP rating, though ANCAP dinged it for a lack of tactile switches for headlights, audio and telephone functions, CarExpert separately reported. ¹³