Xpeng G6 mid-size electric SUV arrived at Shanghai Auto Show for its public debut. It is built on Xpeng’s second-generation platform, SEPA 2.0, and supports 800V fast charging. G6 is the first EV sitting on SEPA 2.0.
The car will come with a single-motor RWD and dual-motor 4WD version. The single motor will have 218 kW, and the dual engine will add 140 kW to that, having a combined power of 343 kW (460 HP).
In terms of dimensions, its length, width, and height are 4753/1920/1650mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2890mm. The top trim level will feature lidar, and all cars will have an optional XNGP self-driving system, which CarNewsChina reviewed last week.
Xpeng said the price would be 200,000 – 300,000 yuan; however, an internal pricelist leaked online to see the trim levels and their prices.
| Trim name | Price (yuan) | Price (USD) | Battery |
| G6 590 Pro | 239,900 | 34,900 | LFP 3C |
| G6 780 Pro | 259,900 | 37,800 | NMC 3C |
| G6 780 Max | 279,900 | 40,700 | NMC 3C |
| G6 700 Max | 299,900 | 43,600 | NMC 4C |
The battery supplier is CABL (CATL’s Chinese competitor), and the entry-level version is supposed to get an LFP battery. In contrast, the top trim level version will have a ternary NMC battery.
Xpeng’s G6 minimalist interior with one large screen and two cup holders.
Xpeng G6 will start deliveries by the end of Q2.
Editor’s comment
Xpeng G6 is a crucial car for Xpeng, and they need it to succeed. Looking at the specs and price, there is only little they could do better, at least on paper. They position it as a premium EV for masses and expect it will help them boost sales as the G9 flagship SUV is not doing as well as expected. I cross my fingers for Xpeng, as they have good products but have been struggling heavily over the last year. Their P5 sedan was a great EV but didn’t get much attention and was drastically reduced in terms of trim options in November last year. In Europe, it didn’t even start deliveries despite being announced and showcased – I even test-drove it in Norway last summer. Also, Xpeng’s XNGP is one of China’s best ADAS and self-driving solutions but is slightly underrated.
Moreover, Xpeng tried to launch in Europe last year, quietly withdrew, and then re-launched earlier in 2023. Also, it was dealing with reorganization for the whole autumn of 2022, finally appointing an ex-GWM veteran Wang Fengying as their new CEO, replacing the company founder, He Xiaopeng.
Despite Xpeng doing lots of things right, it demonstrates how tough the EV market is, especially in China. Indeed there are a lot of hopes for G6, and XPeng just made the first step to make it succeed. We will keep an eye on it.
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