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We now know the crucial powertrain details of the incoming XPeng G7, which is poised to land on Australian shores next year.
The top-spec G7 will reportedly boast a range of 702km under the more lenient CLTC cycle when it lands in China in April, thanks to a 80.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack produced by China Aviation Lithium Batteries (CALB), according to CarNewsChina.
An entry-level variant will carry a smaller 68.5kWh unit, with range dropping to 602km on the CLTC cycle. Both models will carry a single 218kW electric motor, with a more powerful dual-motor, all-wheel drive variant set to arrive later.
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In terms of dimensions, we already know the G7 will be 4892mm long, 1925mm wide and 1655mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2890mm. That puts it roughly on par with more luxe electric EVs, such as the Polestar 3, BMW iX and Mercedes EQE SUV, although it is unlikely to go anywhere near those models on price.
Curb weight will sit at about 2085kg on the entry-level version thanks to a 560kg battery pack, which is considerably heavier than the incoming single-motor Rear Wheel Drive Tesla Model Y, which weighs 1921kg and carries a similarly-sized 62.5kWh battery.
That said, the G7 is 100mm longer and 31 mm taller than the Model Y, but just 4mm wider.
Despite the brand claiming to be the new “benchmark of luxury” on the EV market, its price will scream more budget-friendly, with CarNewsChina forecasting a price tag of 200,000 Yuan ($43,917).
That would put its Australian price around the $55,000 mark, which is more in the realm of a BYD Sealion 7 or Kia EV5, although the G7 is larger than both of them.
Further details remain scarce for now, with only exterior images and a few leaked interior shots keeping us occupied.
Design wise, the G7 will bear some strong similarities to the incoming Model Y with its full bonnet-width LED light bar, sloping roofline, rear spoiler and flush door handles.
Inside, we know the G7 will have a portrait-mounted central touchscreen, along with a smaller digital driver’s display, but that’s about it for now.
Expect more information following the G7’s official launch date in China this April.
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