China’s Xpeng has released initial details for its factory-backed relaunch in Australia, starting with the refreshed G6 SUV due to launch on July 1, 2026.
The 2026 Xpeng G6 range is headlined by an enhanced ‘XPILOT’ driver assistance suite with upgraded processing power courtesy of the Nvidia Orin-X chip – which is claimed to offer 254 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of processing performance and perception range “equivalent to more than 1.8 football fields”.
Other big changes include a new 800V electrical architecture with updated battery packs, in addition to a dual-motor flagship with 358kW/660Nm and a 0-100km/h acceleration claim of just 4.13 seconds.
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“Pricing, warranty and ownership options” will be confirmed on July 1 in line with the updated SUV’s release, but we do know the 2026 G6 will offer RWD Standard Range, RWD Long Range and AWD Performance variations.
We also know that all models will include Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats with massaging, dual 50W wireless phone chargers with cooling, and a 9.0-inch digital rear-view mirror.
Other highlights across the range include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and an 18-speaker X-Opera 2.0 audio system with 7.1.4-channel sound.
Design changes are more subtle, down to the new full-width LED front light bar, new alloy wheels and a ducktail rear spoiler integrated into the rear tailgate. New Michelin acoustic tyres reduce cabin noise by a claimed 10dB.
Under the skin, the aforementioned 800V electrical architecture brings 5C ultra-fast charging capability, with a quoted 451kW maximum charging rate.
That means a 10-80 per cent charge can take as little as 12 minutes at the maximum rate, with up to 427km of range added in as little as 15 minutes, according to the Chinese brand.
All models utilise lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries – 68.5kWh in the Standard Range, 80.8kWh in the Long Range – with quoted WLTP driving range ranging from 470-525km depending on model variant and wheel specification.
The Standard Range is powered by a 185kW/440Nm e-motor driving the rear axle, while the Long Range ups outputs to 218kW/440Nm. The 0-100km/h sprint takes a claimed 6.94s or 6.7s, respectively.
The AWD Performance adds a second motor on the front axle for system outputs of 358kW and 660Nm, reducing the 0-100km/h claim to 4.13 seconds while offering a claimed 510km of range.
Claimed energy consumption is 16.6-18.4kWh/100km depending on variant.
Meanwhile, the on-board vehicle to load (V2L) function can output a maximum 6kW to external devices.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for more Xpeng G6 details on 1 July.
Dimensions
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Dimensions |
Xpeng G6 |
|---|---|
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Length |
4758mm |
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Width |
1920mm |
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Height |
1650mm |
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Wheelbase |
2890mm |
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Cargo capacity |
571L |
Standard Equipment
The Xpeng G6 range offers one baseline specification for all grades, with the exception of the RWD Standard Range getting 18-inch wheels versus the 20-inch rims standard on higher grades. The larger wheels are optional on the base car, however.
2026 Xpeng G6 equipment highlights:
- 18-inch alloy wheels – RWD Standard Range
- 20-inch alloy wheels – AWD Standard Range
- Automatic LED headlights
- Auto high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors with memory
- Acoustic glass – windshield, front-side
- Panoramic glass roof with heat insulation layer
- Power tailgate
- Dark Grey or Light Grey Nappa leather upholstery
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Microfibre headliner
- 2 x 50W wireless smartphone chargers
- 256-colour ambient lighting
- 1 x USB-A outlet
- 3 x USB-C outlets
- 18-speaker X-Opera 2.0 premium audio
- Automatic climate control
- Heat pump
- PM2.5 air filtration
- N.95 air purification system
- 10-way power-adjustable front seats
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- 4-way lumbar
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Massage
- Memory
- Welcome function
- Reclinable rear seat backrests
- Heated outboard rear seats
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- App store
- Over-the-air (OTA) software updates
- Connected services
- Mobile phone Bluetooth key
- NFC card key
Options
Apart from no-cost options like exterior and interior paint options, the G6 Performance AWD is available with the optional Black Edition package ($TBC).
Black Edition Pack adds:
- Black paint
- 20-inch wheels painted in black
- Smoked black exterior accents
- Smoked black front, rear logos
- Black brake calipers
Safety
The facelifted Xpeng G6 retains the pre-update model’s five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, which should mean Australian models also retain a five-star ANCAP score.
| Category | Xpeng G6 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 88.0 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 86.0 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 81.0 per cent |
| Safety assist | 80.0 per cent |
Data in this table is continuously refreshed from our backend systems to ensure accuracy and consistency. Last update: 15 June 2026.
Standard safety features include:
- 7 airbags
- Acoustic vehicle alerting system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Adaptive turning cruise
- Auto exit parking assist
- Auto lane change
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver state monitoring
- Driving recorder
- E-call
- Emergency lane-keeping
- Lane centring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Remote parking assist
- Remote vehicle summons
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
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