Xpeng G6 2026 News

China’s XPeng has confirmed its plan to launch five new or updated vehicles in Australia over the next six months.Including the updated G6 electric mid-size SUV and the recently launched X9 electric people mover, the Chinese carmaker has locked in a local launch for the L03 coupe SUV in the fourth quarter of 2026.This latter XPeng vehicle was only just revealed in Europe last week and it signals the brand’s intention to bring new cars to Australia more quickly and in sync with China.Then the G9L large SUV and the L05 mid-size SUV are all coming Down Under within the next six months.Additionally, XPeng has confirmed the flagship GX SUV is coming to Australia, however concrete launch timing is yet to be locked in. It’ll likely also need a different name as Lexus already sells a model with this name locally.All XPeng models to date offer pure electric (BEV) powertrains, however the Chinese carmaker is set to introduce range-extender hybrid (REEV) powertrains in Australia in 2027.XPeng hasn’t fully disclosed which of its models will be offered with a REEV powertrain in Australia, however it’s understood that the L03 coupe SUV will be the first. It’ll be offered with both BEV and REEV powertrains.Other XPeng models will likely follow with offering both powertrain technologies.The Chinese carmaker also plans to introduce its semi-autonomous driving software in Australia. It’s already available in other markets and it’s currently targeting a local launch before the end of 2027.This will finally give Tesla a rival on the semi-autonomous driving front. It’s the only carmaker to offer a similar level of technology currently in Australia.Lastly, XPeng is currently planning an Australian pilot for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.It is still in discussions with potential partners and will disclose the models it’ll be offered on and the timeline at a later date.As it currently stands, XPeng has 25 showroom locations within Australia and New Zealand but it’s looking to ramp this up to 50 within six months. It also plans to have three flagship experience centres.The Chinese carmaker is also setting up offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland to act as support hubs for the dealers.It has established a national parts warehouse with delivery through a partnership with FedEx, plus has a customer care support network with a dedicated call line and roadside assistance.It’s clear that XPeng is going hard in Australia now that the factory has officially taken over direct operations from the previous distributor, True EV.There are still ongoing legal disputes however between XPeng and True EV and a trial is set to begin locally in October.

It's official. XPeng has taken over exclusive distribution of its cars in Australia. Former distributor True EV has been forced to permanently shut the doors to its glamorous Sydney showroom in Mascot.True EV also confirmed XPeng Australia is now the sole distributor of XPeng cars in Australia, as part of a statement on its website.True EV blamed a lack of vehicle supply for the showroom’s demise. True EV said it has continued to fulfil customer parts orders and is committed to assisting customers where possible through this transition. XPeng Australia will now bear responsibility for servicing and customer support, according to True EV.True EV said XPeng will also take charge of all cashback offers and promotional offers.The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported earlier this month customers who purchased XPeng cars from True EV in 2026 hadn't received $5000 cashback offers promised.XPeng has not officially confirmed it will honour these cashback agreements in lieu of True EV, but it will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. A spokesperson for XPeng Australia said it would work to resolve issues for affected customers. XPeng told True EV it was removing its exclusive rights to distributing vehicles in January 2026.True EV began Federal Court legal proceedings against XPeng soon after, alleging the car maker had breached its distributor agreement. XPeng claims True EV ordered and paid for less than a third of the obligatory orders targets, and has not proceeded with an order in more than 12 months. True EVs distribution arm went into external administration in Australia in March, with financiers Helios appointing receivers to extract nearly 200 cars. The company's interlocutory injunction application to prevent XPeng starting its own operation in Australia was denied earlier this year. The trial will begin in October. XPeng Australia recently unveiled an updated version of its G6 electric mid-size SUV that will hit new factory-backed showrooms imminently.XPeng is plotting to bring more models to Australia.An X9 people mover will join the G6, with a GX luxury SUV also on the horizon.XPeng's Mona L03 and L05 SUVs were spotted undergoing testing Down Under recently.A long-wheelbase G9 large SUV has also been spied in Australia as it gears up for a global launch.

Key details of XPeng’s ongoing legal troubles in Australia have been exposed. The brand is currently defending allegations of breaching its agreement with estranged Australian distributor True EV.The Federal Court of Australia has emphatically denied True EV’s interlocutory injunction application to prevent XPeng from establishing a factory-backed operation in Australia.True EV was seeking to restrain XPeng from distributing or servicing cars, accessories and parts under its own name in Australia.The trial will get underway in October with run time estimates ranging from five to 15 days. “The result is that XPeng’s brand and entry into the Australian market for electronic vehicles appears to be in a state of considerable dysfunction,” justice Jackman said. “There is no cogent basis to indicate that this state of affairs will change if True EV remains XPeng’s exclusive distributor.”True EV failed to make the first of two security costs payments for the proceedings totalling $1,256,860 that was due to be paid by 31 May 2026 on time.The brand attempted to make a grand entrance into the Australian market, including the acquisition of a standout showroom situated near Sydney Airport. Such theatrics flattered to deceive, with delayed launches and limited sales defining a turbulent Australian introduction.Court documents have revealed XPeng gave True EV notice to terminate its exclusive distributor rights and install a new operation on 1 January 2026. “XPeng has formed the view that the sales and service network will function much better with XPeng Motors Australia Pty Limited also distributing XPeng vehicles,” an excerpt from the contract stated in the judgment read.The notice stated that this request did not terminate True EV’s right to distribute XPeng vehicles.The distribution arm of True EV went into external administration in March 2026. A spokesperson for the distributor told CarsGuide earlier this year this concerned appointed receivers from financiers Helios for 197 cars. The company remains in external administration, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).XPeng appointed True EV as its exclusive distributor in 2024 for a five-year period, with the prospect of a further extension. True EV commenced legal proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against XPeng in March.True EV claims XPeng’s decision to change the distribution model constitutes early termination and is thus compensable. It further claims it is entitled to a reasonable opportunity to make a return on its investment. XPeng exposed key details of its relationship with True EV in its submissions relating to the defunct interlocutory injunction. The brand said True EV has ordered relatively few vehicles and only a modest fraction of the order targets. True EV has been largely unable to place and proceed with orders on the payment terms specified in the distributor agreement. True EV ordered and paid for less than a third of the obligatory orders targets.It has sought to deal with this by pressuring XPeng to process orders on payment terms requiring XPeng to bear payments risks not required of it under the contract.True EV has not proceeded with any new vehicle order in over 12 months, according to XPeng.XPeng also stated it could have lost up to $14.5 million in Australian operation set-up costs if the interlocutory injunction were to be enforced. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported earlier this month customers who purchased XPeng cars earlier this year haven't received $5000 cashback offers promised by the True EV operation.XPeng Australia is pushing on in the meantime with the launch of an updated version of its G6 electric mid-size SUV.CarsGuide has contacted True EV for comment, but has yet to receive a response.A spokesperson for XPeng Australia said the brand is committed to resolving issues affecting customers who purchased XPeng vehicles through True EV. "We recognise the frustration and inconvenience this has caused and are committed to putting things right," they said."That’s why we have established a dedicated customer-care channel and a review process which has already resolved some customer issues and is expediting others."

The Zeekr 7X has a renewed Australian rival.The updated XPeng G6 has been priced in Australia ahead of its arrival in showrooms next month.This model is only available through the factory-backed XPeng ANZ operation and has no connection to the previous distributor, True EV.True EV was appointed XPeng's exclusive importer, distributor, and retailer for Australia in 2024.True EV commenced legal action against XPeng in the Federal Court of Australia earlier this year, with hearings scheduled for October.  The new G6 will be priced from $51,800 (before on-road costs) for the rear-wheel drive, while the new all-wheel drive variant is available from $63,800. This means the range kicks off from $3000 less than it did previously.The G6 is now more than $6000 cheaper than the hugely popular Zeekr 7X ($57,900), and roughly $5000 cheaper than mainstream rivals like the Kia EV5 ($56,770).It will also be more affordable than the Tesla Model Y ($58,900) that is currently experiencing a huge sales surge in Australia.The RWD standard range has a single electric motor, producing 185kW and 440Nm, with the long range boosting power to 218kW/440Nm.The new AWD variants have dual electric motors pumping out 358kW and 660Nm. The base variant of the G6 has a 69kWh Lithium-Ferro-Phosphate (LFP) battery, offering a driving range of up to 480km, according to WLTP standards. All other variants have an 81kWh unit, with a maximum driving range of 525km, but AWD examples only have 510km.The G6 rides on an 800-volt platform, enabling DC fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 12 minutes. On the inside, there is a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and 10.25-inch digital driver display, with two wireless phone chargers. The cabin also features an 18-speaker audio system, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both come as standard.It can be optioned with synthetic leather seats that are heated, ventilated and have a massage function. The G6 also launches with the range-topping Black Edition. It adds 20-inch black wheels and brake callipers, and exclusive black exterior paint, with other black elements elsewhere.2026 XPeng G6 pricing Australia  

In a dramatic turn of events, a new factory-backed arm of XPeng has taken the reins from previous distributor TrueEV in what appears to be shaping up to be a messy legal saga.The new factory-backed outlet says it has now established direct operations in Australia, with new local employees, and a new dealer network “effective immediately”.According to the new entity, this will include new customer support infrastructure and factory-backed logistics to service customers everywhere except Tasmania and the Northern Territory, where the brand is yet to establish a presence.The brand reassures buyers that it is “deeply committed to the long-term stability and continuity of the Australian market” and is currently hiring for a range of roles.Unlike the widely publicised BYD factory-take-over, which appeared to be amicable with its successful distributor EVDirect, the XPeng factory subsidiary is set to lock horns with its previous distributor TrueEV.TrueEV recently entered external administration after running the local XPeng brand since 2024, despite holding a five-year distribution contract for the brand.While the distributor has said for a long time that a factory-backed take-over was on the cards and would likely happen sooner than originally anticipated, explosive revelations first published by The Australian claim TrueEV will be suing XPeng for unconscionable conduct after it tore up its distribution agreement on the first of January this year.According to allegations made by TrueEV, XPeng undermined its operations since 2024, including withholding new product and “sabotaging” its dealer network by changing approval requirements, forcing TrueEV to de-list some dealers and forcing it to remove its service partner, Ultra Tune.TrueEV alleges this effectively made it impossible for it to sell cars through its already-established network of 15 dealers and 58 service locations.The case looks set to be dragged through the Federal Court unless a settlement is reached before then, and could create a rocky pathway for the factory backed operation as TrueEV could seek to legally block the company from operating as it pleases until the matter is settled.The revelations help to explain XPeng’s slow advance in Australia since the well-received arrival of its G6 mid-size SUV as a rival to the ever-popular Tesla Model Y.Despite the brand (under TrueEV) announcing the G9 large SUV and X9 people mover, as well as hinting at the introduction of the Mona M03 as an ultra-affordable electric fastback, the models have failed to materialise.It comes at a crucial time for Chinese EV-focused brands which will no doubt seek to capitalise on the current spike in fuel prices to build up their market share.In contrast to XPeng’s strong start and slow follow-up, a rocky start for its direct Zeekr rival with its niche X small SUV and 009 people mover has been very successfully followed-up by its 7X mid-size SUV, with the brand building hype for what should be its next product, the 8X plug-in hybrid large SUV.Stay tuned for more on developments for XPeng’s Australian operations.

XPeng’s G6 is now available as a range-extender hybrid in China, adding an important powertrain option to the previously electric-only SUV's arsenal.The new hybrid G6, dubbed the Power X, offers an all-electric driving range of 325km (WLTP), with a total driving range exceeding more than 1000km.It is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, but like all range-extenders, the 110kW of power does not drive the wheels and only charges the battery.The single electric motor driving the wheels produces 218kW.It has the same 800-volt architecture found on the all-electric G6, which can add 314km of driving range in 12 minutes.The mid-size SUV uses a smaller battery than its electric siblings, equipped with a 56kW unit as opposed to 66kWh and 88kWh alternatives, though this is still a very large battery for a plug-in hybrid vehicle.An updated version of the G6 EV will launch in Australia this year, but there is no news yet on whether this will include the range-extender variant.XPeng Australia has been contacted for comment as to whether it will make its way to Aussie shores.Range-extenders, which are exploding in popularity in China, remain a rarity in Australia, but any range-extended G6 would be a direct rival for the Leapmotor C10, starting from $43,888 (before on-road costs).The G6 is currently available in Australia as an all-electric SUV, which comes in standard range and long range variants.The standard range starts from $54,800, before on-road costs, with a driving range of 435km (WLTP), while the long range is $5000 more expensive, with 570km of driving range.It is a rival for the likes of best-selling Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 in the mid-size electric SUV space.The range-extender model is slightly shorter than the EV, measuring at 4771mm in length, 1920mm wide, 1650mm tall and a 2890mm wheelbase.In China, it starts in price from around 187,000 yuan, which is around $40,000, but expect a significant on that figure (generally 15 - 20 per cent) if it launches Down Under.While there's no news on XPeng's hybrid plans for now, the brand is plotting an expansion on its G6-only range, expecting to add the G9 large SUV and X9 people mover in Australia imminently. The brand was forced to delay this range expansion as updated models of each debuted in China before the originals were made in right-hand drive for export.Expect to learn more about XPeng's plans for 2026 in Australia shortly, with suggestions of a BYD-style factory take-over of its current distributor also in the mix.

China’s XPeng has been in Australia for more than 12 months and the company has had rapid growth to establish itself from nothing locally.So far the company has 18 dealer locations nationwide and has sold more than 2000 vehicles, despite currently only offering one vehicle, the Tesla Model Y-rivalling G6 electric mid-size SUV.Speaking with CarsGuide, Jason Clarke, who is the CEO of XPeng’s local distributor, TrueEV, reflected on the past 12 months and shared what he wished happened differently.“The only thing I have is I wish we could have moved faster,” said Clarke.“So we’ve had real bursts of productivity and promotion, and then we haven’t, and we’ve been able to source locations and partners, and that doesn’t always work as fast as you want it to happen.“So if I could ask for anything for Christmas, it would be more speed to market and for more models to please more categories for customers.”In 2026 XPeng is finally set to introduce the updated version of the G6. It’ll launch locally late in the first quarter with the first customer deliveries coming onto tap in the second quarter.Additionally the X9 electric people mover is set to launch in the second quarter of 2026 and the G9L large electric SUV will launch in the third quarter of 2026.“To have one model is difficult because you’ve got … different types of customers and a range builds confidence as well with consumers to see what else is there,” added Clarke.“XPeng has so much to offer with its tech and its range. We really would have liked to have promoted that earlier.“It really just comes down to the cost of complying with Australian Design Rules (ADRs) is large.“ got to make sure the demand is there or else the capital outlays are just not going to be worthwhile.“I really believe that they're the only reasons for that, just assessing demand.“So we've got the X9 and the G9 coming in, and forecast for another three models.“We don't know exactly what they are, but, you know, we would be pushing for a smaller SUV, maybe sedan.”XPeng has previously expressed interest in bringing in passenger car models like the P7 and Mona M03.Although Clarke told CarsGuide in June 2025 XPeng would want to take direct control over its Australian operations as soon as late 2025, it’s now unclear when this might happen.“We've been in discussions with XPeng most of this year on how we can optimise the brand in Australia and work together to make that happen,” said Clarke.“It was announced over a year ago that we have a five-year agreement with XPeng, so it's how we work together to expand the footprint, bring in more models and support our customers with best-in-market aftersales.“We're still working through that, but we're pretty close to a formal announcement now on what that looks like moving forward.”

China’s XPeng has detailed its new vehicle launch plans for 2026.