Verdict
The Toyota bZ4X costs RM61,073 less and is the sharper choice for a five-seat household that values its 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 22 kW AC charging. The Xpeng X9 answers with seven seats, a 721-litre boot and a much longer 3,160 mm wheelbase, so it is built for carrying more people and luggage. Its 94.8 kWh battery delivers only 10 km more claimed range, but 537 kW DC charging and 800V architecture matter on rapid-charge stops. The X9 also gets air suspension, rear-axle steering and power sliding doors.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you need five seats, want the lower purchase and RM200 annual road-tax costs, and prefer quicker 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if seven seats, a 721-litre boot, 537 kW DC charging and MPV practicality justify the extra outlay.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota bZ4X RM220,000; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Seating and boot space: Toyota bZ4X 5 seats and 452 litres; Xpeng X9 7 seats and 721 litres.
- Battery and claimed range: Toyota bZ4X 73.1 kWh and 525 km; Xpeng X9 94.8 kWh and 535 km.
- Charging: Toyota bZ4X 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC; Xpeng X9 11 kW AC and 537 kW DC.
- Performance: Toyota bZ4X 224 hp, 269 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds; Xpeng X9 315 hp, 450 Nm and 8.2 seconds.
- Size: Toyota bZ4X is 4,690 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase; Xpeng X9 is 5,316 mm long with a 3,160 mm wheelbase.
bZ4X
- RM61,073 lower purchase price and RM200 annual road tax.
- Quicker 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 22 kW AC charging, versus 11 kW in the X9.
- Five seats and a 452-litre boot fall short of the X9's seven seats and 721 litres.
- 150 kW DC charging is far below the X9's 537 kW.
- No air suspension, rear-axle steering, V2L or power sliding doors.
X9
- Seven seats, 721-litre boot and 3,160 mm wheelbase.
- 537 kW DC charging with 800V architecture.
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering and 3.3 kW V2L.
- RM281,073 price and RM365 annual road tax are higher.
- Its 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time is slower than the bZ4X's 7.4 seconds.
- 11 kW AC charging is lower than the bZ4X's 22 kW rate.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM220,000✓ | RM281,073 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200✓ | RM365 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 224 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 269 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 73.1 kWh | 94.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 525 km | 535 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 537 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 2,020 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 452 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used bZ4X & X9 for sale
bZ4X vs X9 FAQ
Is the Toyota bZ4X or Xpeng X9 better?
The bZ4X is better for a lower-cost five-seat EV with quicker acceleration. The X9 is better for families needing seven seats, a 721-litre boot, rapid DC charging and MPV access through power sliding doors.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM61,073 more than the Toyota bZ4X. It also has RM365 annual road tax, compared with RM200 for the Toyota.
Which charges faster?
The Xpeng X9 charges faster on DC, rated at 537 kW versus 150 kW for the bZ4X. The Toyota has the higher AC charging rate at 22 kW, against 11 kW for the X9.
