Chinese electric-vehicle startup Xpeng on Wednesday launched the G9, a sleek, fast-charging SUV that should help it compete with Tesla, BYD, and other EV heavyweights.

​​​​​​​The young company unveiled the G9 last year but just announced new details about the tech-packed model as it prepares to start customer deliveries. Depending on the specific version chosen, the G9 will cost buyers between $43,800 and $66,400 in China (at current exchange rates). ​​​​​​​That pricing matches Tesla's popular Model Y, more or less. In China, Elon Musk's small SUV costs around $45,000 for a base model and $59,000 for a sportier version. Xpeng also has its sights set on Europe and says you'll be able to buy a G9 in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands.

​​​​​​​The G9 doesn't disappoint on that front, according to estimates Xpeng provided.

​​​​​​​The SUV promises to travel an impressive 702 kilometers (436 miles) per charge in its longest-range trim.

​​​​​​​Base models can drive 570 kilometers (354 miles) between fill-ups, Xpeng says.

​​​​​​​Charging up should be a breeze, too. According to Xpeng, buyers won't need to sit and wait for ages while their EV slowly replenishes its battery pack.

​​​​​​​Xpeng claims the G9 is the "world's fastest-charging electric SUV."

​​​​​​​Some models will be able to add 124 miles of driving range after just five minutes plugged into one of Xpeng's high-powered charging stations.

​​​​​​​Like Tesla, Xpeng is building out its own charging network. It has 1,000 locations in China and plans to add another 500 stations featuring its highest-powered plugs in 2023.

​​​​​​​Tesla owners can expect to add up to 200 miles in 15 minutes of charging at a Supercharger, the company says.

​​​​​​​Lucid Motors, a startup, says its debut luxury sedan can add 300 miles of range in 22 minutes, under optimal conditions.

​​​​​​​Standard G9 models aim to recharge their battery packs from 10% to 80% in a brief 15 minutes.

​​​​​​​The SUV will also have bidirectional-charging capability, allowing it to share battery power with outside appliances and devices.

​​​​​​​The G9 won't lack power either, with the all-wheel-drive performance model promising to hit 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.

​​​​​​​In addition to speedy acceleration, solid range, and impressive charging speeds, the G9 gets smooth, upscale styling with flush door handles.

​​​​​​​The interior looks sufficiently swanky.

​​​​​​​It includes calf rests for front passengers…

​​​​​​​… an expansive touchscreen …

​​​​​​​… and colorful ambient lighting throughout.

​​​​​​​The steering wheel has an unusual two-spoke design, rather than the usual three.

​​​​​​​Xpeng also equipped the G9 with its latest semi-automated driving feature, which rivals Tesla Autopilot.

​​​​​​​It promises to navigate highways (including interchanges), change lanes, and automatically drive to saved parking spots.

​​​​​​​The G9 goes on sale in China in October, followed by international markets.