Xpeng

G6

The Xpeng G6 is a family-sized fully electrified SUV that is attractively priced and packed with technology. Xpeng is a Chinese manufacturer and this model will compete with the likes of Tesla, especially when it comes to looks.

Test Drive

Xpeng G6 – First Drive (2025)

Building on the success of a raft of Chinese models, there is a new arrival landing on UK shores in the shape of a stylish coupe-SUV called the Xpeng G6

Xpeng is the company, G6 is the model and it’s a fully electrified car which is available with two battery sizes. The G6 Standard Range, costing £39,990 features the smaller 66kWh unit and can deliver a WLTP tested 270 miles on a single charge. While the G6 Long Range, as tested, is priced at £44,990 and this has an 87.5kWh battery with a range of up to 354 miles.

Like all cars coming out of China, the G6 comes fully loaded with all the technology you could wish for included in the asking price. The only optional extra on our test car was specialist paint that added a further £700 to the cost.

There’s no denying the fact the Xpeng G6 looks very Tesla-esque in its styling with curvaceous lines, flush door handles, distinctive lighting signatures, a panoramic sunroof, an active grille shutter, plus striking 20-inch alloys to complete the sporty good looks.

The interior is deceptively spacious with ample room for five adults to sit comfortably and there is a minimalist, yet feature-rich layout. The leatherette-covered seats up front are power adjustable so it’s easy to get a perfect driving position and they have heating and ventilation settings for added comfort. In addition, the steering wheel along with outer rear seats can be warmed against the winter chill.

The main nerve centre of the G6 is a 15-inch infotainment screen that offers access to the wealth of on-board tech, including an 18-speaker premium sound system, full smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (along with two wireless charging pads), a navigation system, DAB radio, climate control, a 360-degree camera and lots more besides.

If wading through all the drop down menus becomes too much, there is an AI-powered personal assistant that springs to life when you say “Hey Xpeng”, although unfortunately some requests were not particularly well interpreted by the system.

Behind the multi-function steering wheel with its roller controls to adjust the volume, door mirrors, temperature flow and other functions, there is a clear 10.2-inch driver information display that shows your current speed, along with important readouts such as the battery charge levels and remaining driving range.

Then when it comes to performance, the Xpeng G6 is sharp out the starting blocks. With 285PS and 440Nm of torque on tap, it can sprint to 62mph from a standing start in just 6.2 seconds and onto a top speed of 124mph.

Out on the open road, the acceleration through the single-speed automatic transmission is both smooth and responsive with ample power to overtake slower moving vehicles. The rear-wheel drive car is well balanced on twisting country lanes with impressive grip, although it can get a little fidgety on rougher road surfaces.

It will sit comfortably at 70mph on motorways, but the range will drop quicker at higher speeds and then in busy stop-and-go city driving, the driver visibility is great forwards and sideways, but quite limited through the narrow rear window. However, there are plenty of sensors and cameras to assist when parking though.

Additionally, drive modes called Eco, Standard, Sport and Individual alter the cars dynamics, along with its efficiency, and it’s also possible to adjust the brake pedal feel and power steering settings to taste. Energy can be captured when slowing down via the regenerative braking with levels called Low, Medium, High and X-Pedal. The latter offers the strongest strength, but single pedal driving is not quite possible.

As the car has room for five occupants, it needs to have ample storage space and it has just that. The boot can be accessed via a powered tailgate and it holds 571 litres of luggage, increasing to 1,374 litres with the 60:40 split-folding rear seats lowered.

There is no frunk beneath the bonnet and rather unusually no glovebox, but there are plenty of other storage spaces throughout the cabin, including a very deep central cubby box, door bins, front and rear cup holders, trays, seat back pockets and a large area beneath the centre console.

With four USB ports, occupants can stay connected on the move, although the front ones are poorly positioned beneath the centre console on the passenger’s side, making them nigh on impossible to reach from the driver’s seat.

A plus-point is the G6’s Vehicle to Load capabilities meaning it can be used to charge up outside sources such as camp lighting, fridges and even TVs.

And on the subject of charging, the G6 can be fast-charged up to a capacity of 280kW meaning a 10 to 80 per cent boost takes just 20 minutes. To keep costs down, a home wallbox is more economical and a full charge on the larger 87.5kWh battery takes 9.5 hours, dropping to 7.5 hours for the Standard Range car with its 66kWh unit.

All in all, the Xpeng G6 is quite the all-rounder for anyone in the market for a stylish, well equipped EV that won’t break the bank. It will certainly gain lots of attention from Tesla fans out there and we should also mention the maximum five-star rating awarded to the vehicle when tested for its Euro NCAP safety score.