Cheaper Zeekr 7X rival lands in Australia

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.