BYD Sealion 8 vs Xpeng G6
What's the difference?

BYD Sealion 8

$56,990 - $70,990

2026 price

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Xpeng G6

$43,990 - $59,990

2025 price

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Summary

2026 BYD Sealion 8

2025 Xpeng G6

By Emily Agar

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 1.5L

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

1.0L/100km (combined)

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Energy consumption

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17.5 kWh/100km

Electric range

152 km

570 km

Battery capacity

35.60 kWh

87.50 kWh

Seating

Likes

Value
Efficiency
Performance

Comfy, cruisy motoring
Premium feel in the cabin
Big battery means big driving range

Dislikes

No physical spare tyre
Underwhelming drive experience
Clunky media system

Stalk-style gear selector feels old fashioned
Demands a longer standard warranty
Comfort tops dynamics

2026 BYD Sealion 8 Summary

As the flagship variant, the BYD Sealion 8 Premium all-wheel drive makes a big first impression as it arrives with seven seats, a plug-in hybrid powertrain and a features list that reads like a wish list.

It’s also stepping into a competitive space, lining up against the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid, Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV and Mazda CX-80 P50e Azami - all promising similar blends of efficiency, space and value for Australian families.

The Sealion 8 Premium looks like a strong contender on paper … but does that translate to the real world?

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2025 Xpeng G6 Summary

If you’re someone still convinced the newcomer Chinese brands don't have what it takes to shake up the Australian new car market, this might just prove you wrong.

It’s the 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range, and it’s a lot like the Tesla Model Y, only cheaper – and, in some ways, much better.

Don't believe me? Read on and I'll prove it.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 BYD Sealion 8 2025 Xpeng G6

Verdict

There’s no denying the value the BYD Sealion 8 Premium offers as it packs a lot in for the price. Its efficiency and inoffensive looks add up to a good package and reflect what it does well. That said, the underwhelming driving experience and clunky media system are noticeable. Whether they're deal breakers is up to you.

Verdict

You never know quite what to expect when you jump into the first model from a brand-new brand, but the XPeng G6 was a pleasant surprise. And at this price, with these features, it should really give Tesla Model Y shoppers something to think about.

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BYD Sealion 8 vs Xpeng G6
What's the difference?