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The price for one of the best-reviewed Chinese electric SUVs in Australia could be about to fall dramatically, with the international pricing for the XPeng G6 lopping more than 10 per cent off its sticker price.
While international costs don't translate directly to Australian prices, the updated XPeng G6 in China welcomes a raft of improvements, all while having its entry price cut.
The refreshed rear-wheel-drive grade, confirmed for a quarter four, 2025 launch in Australia, welcomes a new battery, faster charging, a longer driving range, improved cabin tech, better fit and finish and an updated look.
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But despite the improvements, the price for the entry-level, rear-wheel drive in its home marker has actually fallen, now 176,800 yuan (A$38,921), some 11.6 per cent cheaper than the model it replaces.
In Australia, that same grade – called the XPeng G6 Standard Range – lists at $54,800. If XPeng's local importer follows the Chinese strategy, that model could begin in the high-$40k bracket.
Reports out of China suggest XPeng is moving to make its G6 as competitive as possible, not just against the Tesla Model Y with which is shares almost identical dimensions, but with a fleet of new Chinese rivals from brands like BYD, Geely and Leapmotor.
Key among the hardware changes is the inclusion of a 68.5kWh lithium- iron phosphate battery, up from 66kW, which unlocks an extra 70kms in driving range, albeit using the more lenient Chinese testing regime.
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Power is up 28kW to 218kW and 440Nm of torque, too, and while the peak DC charging speed of 280kW hasn't changed, the G6's ability to accrue that charge has, with a 10 to 80 per cent top up now taking a reported 12 minutes.
Changes to the cabin tech, interior and exterior design also appear, with XPeng touting “81 feature upgrades" for this model that is “34 per cent new”.
XPeng in Australia is yet to confirm local pricing for the updated model, but has confirmed the refreshed G6 will land here later this year.
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"We’ll be delivering the facelift this year. It’ll be Q4,” (XPeng importer) TrueEV's CEO, Jason Clarke, recently told CarsGuide.
“We’ve still got to figure out where it fits, but I don’t think our current customers will be disappointed."
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