XPeng G6 Long Range 2025 Review

How much does the XPeng G6 cost?

The XPeng G6 is a mid-sized five-seat five-door electric SUV and there are two models in the line-up in Australia, starting with the $54,800 Standard Range and topping out with the $59,800 Long Range.

Both prices exclude on-road costs (so you’ll pay another few thousand dollars once you drive it away) but it undercuts the equivalent Tesla Model Y, by $1100 and a hefty $10,100 respectively.

It’s the G6 Long Range version we’re testing here and it lives up to its name with an 87.5kWh lithium-ion NMC battery pack that delivers a claimed 17.5kWh/100km consumption rate and 570km (WLTP) range via a 210kW/440Nm e-motor driving the rear wheels.

The Standard Range offers 435km from its smaller 66kWh LFP battery and a bit less mumbo (190kW/440Nm) from its single rear-mounted e-motor.

Both versions come with an 800-volt power system that allows very high (claimed) DC fast charging rates – an impressive 280kW for the Long Range. Vehicle to Load (V2L) charging is also part of the package which is a nice touch, allowing you to plug in and run power-sapping appliances like an air fryer.

AC charging tops out at 11kW.

An AWD Xpeng G6 Performance model is due in 2025 that could raise a few eyebrows.

The Tesla Model Y Long Range is dual motor all-wheel drive and claims a 533km range, not quite the 570km offered by Xpeng here. Tesla does not offer power and torque outputs for its vehicles but estimates a 5.0 second 0-100km/h time and a 217km/h top speed. XPeng says the G6 Long Range has a 200km/h top speed and a 6.2 sec 0-100km/h time.

We’re focussed on how the G6 compares with the Model Y because the Tesla is the undisputed sales champ pf the Australian EV market. However, there are more options emerging such as the worthy Kia EV5, Skoda Enyaq and smaller but equivalently priced Zeekr X.

Others such as the Deepal S07, Geely EX5 and Leapmotor C10 will also soon be with us, making for an extensive menu in the electric mid-size SUV world.

The G6 doesn’t lack for standard equipment. Externally you’ll find a panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, LED headlights and 20-inch alloy wheels. Once linked up to the XPeng app, owners can access the car via Bluetooth in their smartphone.

The interior is trimmed in vegan leather and vinyl except for the heated steering wheel – that’s real leather. The front seats are power adjusted with lumbar, ventilated and have position memory. Both front and rear seats are heated.

A thumping 18-speaker stereo system includes two speakers in the driver’s headrest while a dual-zone climate control system includes a heat pump, plus there is a 15-inch (well 14.96-inch to be precise) infotainment touchscreen and 10.2-inch digital instrument panel.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard and there are also USB plugs dotted around. Two cooled wireless charging pads sit in the centre console while digital, FM radio and various third party apps are included.

Tech is a huge part of the XPeng and it has lots of computing power and high-end graphics. There are NVIDIAs, Qualcomms and Snapdragons flying about all over the place here. And, of course, it includes over the air updates via 4G or wifi.

There is a long list of smart driver assist features including ‘XPilot’ semi-autonomous driving capability, traffic monitoring and self-parking that even selects the parking spot for you. Neat.

More orthodox stuff includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control which operates off the same stalk as the drive selector, various blind spot, lane keeping and rear cross traffic alert aids, as well as driver and tyre pressure monitoring.

The XPeng G6 also comes with seven airbags and a five star ANCAP rating based on 2024 protocols.

What’s missing? There is no spare tyre and no privacy glass on the rear-side windows. But all five paint colours and white and black interior trim colours are a no-cost option, which is good to see.

While there have been some extended offers popping up, the standard G6 warranty is five years/120,000km, which in terms of distance is merely adequate. The battery pack, management system, drive motor and power unit are covered for eight years/160,000km, which is better.

Servicing is scheduled for 20,000km or 12 months, so it will be annual for most people. In December 2024 the standard service price quoted on the website of Australian XPeng distributor TrueEV was $238 per visit.

What’s good about the XPeng G6?

The soft-edged and mildly appealing body of the XPeng G6 is 4735m long, 1920mm wide and 1650mm high and rolls on a long 2890mm wheelbase. It’s Model Y almost to the millimetre.

All that means it is big for its size where it most counts – inside the cabin.

There is serious sprawling room in the back seat for tall people. And the facilities including air vents and USB outlets are good. Uber drivers are going to check this thing out for sure.

The boot is a generous 571 litres, expanding to 1374 litres with the rear seat split-folded.

The interior presentation is classy, definitely a step-up from the basic Tesla Model Y.

It’s also great that the G6 has an instrument panel as well as the central touchscreen, so you don’t have to glance away from the road to check speed.

The driver is supported by a large seat, substantial left footrest and a manual reach and rake squircle steering wheel that’s easy to work with. It’s a comfy office.

The hardest bit is seeing out the narrow rear window or performing a left-side rear three-quarter head check. Cameras and sensors, including a virtual display, help here.

The technology, be it the digital ‘Hey XPeng’ AI (artificial intelligence) that looks like a robot astronaut or the 360 camera views (including a transparent mode), is all very clear and quick.

When it comes to the driving, the best bit of the XPeng G6 package is the relaxed way it rolls along the road. It has that impressive tip-in response, smoothness and quietness that are e-motor hallmarks, but there’s also a languid long wheelbase suppleness to its ride quality.

Even on quite low-profile Michelin tyres it only got a touch terse at very low speeds.

The other thing the G6 does really impressively is getting close to its claimed range. We only had the G6 for 24 hours but we managed over 600km in that time. Much of it was on country highways and byways and freeways and after all that the average came out at 18kWh/100km.

That’s pretty close to the claim and given the G6 will spend a lot of time on urban duties, it should be able to undercut that number quite significantly.

In terms of range that means 450km is comfortably within reach and that starts to give you some flexibility.

Sadly, we could not test out the ultra-fast recharging claim for the G6 as only a 150kW DC fast charger was within reach when the battery percentage dipped low.

What’s not so good about the XPeng G6?

We’ll keep talking about the 2025 XPeng G6’s driving experience since that’s where we left off in the ‘what’s good’ section.

The electric assist steering is a weak point because it feels a bit fuzzy and elastic. It doesn’t give you a great sense of what’s going on under the wheels.

But because there are three steering modes I may not have found the right combo to deliver the best feedback. Through the screen you’ll also find four drive modes, three brake modes, four energy saving modes and even a meditation mode. Very Zen.

The independent suspension is passive and being a comfort-oriented tune the G6 does not have the same firm, darty handling as the Model Y. The Michelin rubber does a lot of the work while the body sways through changes of direction. You do sense that 2.0-tonne plus weight.

Look, it’s not bad, it’s just relaxed and that’s gonna be fine for plenty of people.

A little noise is generated off coarser surfaces by the Michelins and a bit of wind rustle is evident. They tend to fill in the hole left by the ultra-quiet powertrain.

There were no squeaks or rattles evident. The only big quality issue I discovered was the flimsy way the rear seat cushion was attached to its frame. It came off easily and entirely by accident while I was trying to figure out if there was under-seat storage. There isn’t.

As often happens with the current generation of screen-controlled cars, there is too much dabbing and stabbing at the touchscreen to make things happen in the G6.

You want to adjust the exterior mirrors, the direction of the air vents, change drive modes or many other basic things? You must do it through the touchscreen. Buttons on the steering wheel also perform multiple functions.

Look, there are some shortcuts and the AI helper is always cheerful in her endeavours (although the Aussie accent appears to create a communication schism). But it gets a bit wearisome having no physical buttons at your fingertips.

Surprisingly, for a ground-up EV design that XPeng proudly boasts is based on its own brand-new platform called SEPA 2.0, the G6 does not have any ‘frunk’ luggage space under the bonnet or hood. Inside it also misses out on a glovebox, which is sacrificed to dual Hepa filters for the air-con.

Thankfully, there are plentiful interior storage options overall, including a massive centre lidded bin and an underpass in the centre console.

While the tech was mostly impressive there were some annoyances.

The lane keep warning kept tap-tapping like a woodpecker right in my ear through the headrest speakers so it had to go.

When using the indicators the side-view cameras would cover the sat-nav map – not helpful when navigating through unfamiliar territory. ‘Now, was I meant to go left or right?’

And the embedded sat-nav definitely needs an update to understand the Sydney tunnel network – it was suggesting u-turns at the most inopportune times.

The cruise control does not seem to have a resume function either. It switched off completely when the brakes were applied and had to be reset. The binocular camera up-front also stopped working in grimy conditions and had to be cleaned before coming back to life. It seems very exposed.

At night the LED headlights had good range on high beam but the auto function wasn’t doing a great job judging by the amount of irate flashing I was getting from truckies. Once I started dipping manually the problem was resolved.

There were some other familiarity issues like failing to find a way to adjust the audio volume high enough and personalise the trip computer.

On a very hot day the acres of glass exacerbated the heat in the cabin, although the air-conditioning and seat ventilation combatted it pretty well.

A pop-out towbar is also available but it costs $1880, has a 1500kg braked towing limit and won't be available to fit for another three months or so, until around March 2025.

Should I buy an XPeng G6?

The price, the equipment, the generous interior size and the powertrain’s clear capabilities are definite positives for the 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range.

Its driving character is less striking and having so much of its command and control centralised in the touchscreen is distracting.

Thinking beyond the car itself, we know very little about XPeng as a brand and how well its design and engineering will stand up to Australian conditions.

All of which means that based on our first 24-hour 600km experience it’s a cautious thumbs up for the new Xpeng G6.

It’s certainly a Tesla Model Y alternative to consider. How serious should your consideration be? We’ll better understand after spending a bit more time with it.

2025 XPeng G6 Long Range at a glance:
Price: $59,800 (plus on-road costs)
Available: Now
Powertrain: Single rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor
Output: 210kW/440Nm
Transmission: Single-speed reduction gear
Battery: 87.5Wh NMC
Range: 570km (WLTP)
Energy consumption: 17.5kWh/100km (WLTP)
Safety rating: five star (ANCAP 2024)

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