XPeng G6 Review 2025

Times are changing with unprecedented pace in the automotive world. Legislation which phases out sales of new petrol- and diesel-engined cars by 2035 presents opportunities to introduce new electric vehicles from manufacturers you may never of heard of. One such car that could prove to be a surprise hit in 2025 is the XPeng G6.

XPeng is one of a slew of Chinese brands heading to the UK over the next couple of years vying for car buyers’ attention as more familiar marques grapple electrification with varying degrees of success.

Its UK presence is handled by International Motors Ltd, the firm that’s long been responsible for importing Isuzu D-Max pickups and Subaru cars — a potentially reassuring factor when it comes to spending money on a model from a company that’s new in this country.

There’s no escaping that XPeng is young in corporate terms as it’s been producing cars for Chinese customers only since 2014. Its home market range consists of six models but its picked its family-sized SUV — the XPeng G6 — to spearhead its UK campaihn.

In terms of size the XPeng G6 has similar dimensions — and a not dissimilar teardrop shape — to the Tesla Model Y. Given that Elon Musk’s recent actions appear to be having a detrimental effect on Tesla sales right now, this could present an opportunity to XPeng to gain a toe-hold in the market.

Not that XPeng will have it easy because electric SUVs of this size are already proving popular with consumers, so there’s already an ample selection of alternatives available including the highly regarded Renault Scenic E-Tech and the recently facelifted Skoda Enyaq.

Given the XPeng G6’s rear tapers aggressively giving it an appearance that’s perhaps unduly sporty, it’s easy to envisage car buyers considering it as an alternative to others that have put aerodynamic advantage ahead of outright practicality such as the Kia EV6 and the controversial new Ford Capri.

Two rear-wheel drive versions of the XPeng G6 will be available to order from launch, both with their motors nestled under the boot floor. Known as the RWD Standard Range, the entry-level model has 258PS of power with a 0-62mph time of 6.6 seconds.

Its 66kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack giving a driving range of 270 miles on the WLTP Combined cycle and can accept an ultra-rapid public charging point flow rate of up to 215kW.

Not only does the G6 RWD Long range benefit from a power increase to 286PS and a slightly quicker 6.2-second 0-62mph time, its driving range is quoted at 354 miles thanks to its 87.5kWh lithium nickel manganese (NMC) battery technology. This can manage a 280kW ultra-rapid charge equating to a 10-80% energy boost in a little under 20 minutes.

Inside the XPeng G6 there’s a similarly smooth and unadorned theme to its exterior styling — whether this deems it minimalist or bland is a matter of personal taste. What’s immediately clear in the pursuit of being uncluttered is that the G6 has very few physical buttons, with almost everything — climate control included — operated via the central 14.96-inch multimedia touchscreen.

Despite the G6’s roofline the quoted numbers for its boot capacity suggest it’s not entirely sacrificed practicality in its wind-cheating ambitions. With the rear seats in place there’s a 571-litre capacity available, extending to 1374 litres with them folded over. For reference the Scenic E-Tech’s corresponding statistics are 545 litres and 1670 litres.

Orders for the XPeng G6 are scheduled to open in February 2025 with prices announced at the same time — expect them to be very competitive rather than bargainous. First customer deliveries will commence soon after.

Keep this page bookmarked to read our comprehensive full XPeng G6 review in the weeks ahead.