The XPeng G6 Is Good Enough To Take On The Model Y

[@zodiacfml]

nice alternative to the Model Y. They really intended the suspension to be softer considering the car elevation and thicker tires vs the Y. The rear slope looks heavy and bulky for more headroom and likely more cargo.

[@enigmatum]

Their battery pack design is an inch lower than most EV like Tesla. A good 2in/3cm lower than NIO’s battery swap base. Very comfy leg space. This has more interior room than some large SUVs.

[@SomewhereInTheSolarSystem]

Maybe it's a nice vehicle, but this thing is hideous, ouch!

[@adorolivar1340]

Has it got camp and or dog mode?

[@Dawg-p8c]

Love Xpeng, hope it will come to NZ market one day

[@herrlich7671]

G6 is much better, i drove both cars

[@N-SOJU]

We want this in Australia! Currently only MG and BYD is selling reasonable price on electric cars..

[@yigangwang7813]

这个比比亚迪的车要贵一些

[@ProCelestialEmpire]

@@yigangwang7813but the byd in Australian market is its low end model Atto3, the specs of which is not in the same tier of G6, especially the cruising range.

[@henrymxn]

@@yigangwang7813 貴一些，但小鵬有自動駕駛

[@zhaoqiningx]

dream comes true

[@Wheelsboy]

XPeng has released official pricing for the G6! See the breakdown below. 580 Pro - 209,900 RMB ~ $28,900 ~€26,600 580 MAX - 229,900 RMB ~$31,700 ~€29,150 755 Pro - 234,900 RMB ~$32,400 ~€29,800 755 Max - 254,900 RMB ~$35,200 ~€32,300 700 Max - 276,900RMB ~$38,200 ~€35,100 (Shout out to @chinadriven for putting this together). Are you interested in purchasing a Chinese vehicle and exporting it to your country*? We can help by connecting you with a reliable exporter! Email us at [e-mail] *We currently cannot support customers in the United States, Canada, or right hand-drive nations due to import regulations and unavailability of right hand-drive models

[@Jajalaatmaar]

How much is a model Y there?

[@MaticTheProto]

Damn, how can they make a profit with those prices

[@Eduardo-yj2fq]

Can you import it to Europe?

[@Jajalaatmaar]

@@Eduardo-yj2fq It's coming to some European countries in the spring of next year, my dealer told me.

[@habyi8423]

@@MaticTheProto应该是贴着成本线在卖，要冲量，如果销量还上不去就要被淘汰了，这车现在性价比很高

[@thyristo]

Y: 10 TFLOPs processing power. G6: 508 TFLOPS. Y: 340 V platform G6: 800 V Y: 20 sensors G6: 31

[@KayAnderson888]

No more needed to be said

[@Jeroenneman]

More does not equal better. You can have all the TFLOPs in the world, but with rubbish software it won't matter.

[@KayAnderson888]

@@Jeroenneman Did you actually look into xnpg? Do a bit research b4 comment would be better

[@m.a3914]

Pff no it is not 508 TFLOPS. What are you talking about?? If that was the case it should have the equal power of 6 RTX 4090 inside. If we talk about the computer running the system it has Snapdragon 8155. It is equivalent to the SD855 in mobile phones. This is late 2018 chip. The GPU is Adreno 640 which has less than 1 TFLOPS.

[@m.a3914]

@@KayAnderson888 A lot more needs to be said. What this guy is saying is a joke. It is not 508 TFLOPS of performance. This is ridiculous! The RTX 4090 has 82 TFLOPS of performance. It runs on snapdragon 8155 which has Adreno 640 GPU. That GPU is from late 2018. It has less than 1 TFLOPS of performance.

[@CptSpears007]

I like the look of it.

[@enigmatum]

The range and efficiency on this will be insane. They haven’t announced official numbers. Some reviewers are noticing 13kwh/100km in mixed use, sports version not long range, ADAS and heavy cooling on. The long range will probably beat Model 3 LR efficiency. And 150km more range than Y of same battery size. 800V SiC tech.

[@m.a3914]

Tesla is an industry leader when it comes to efficiency. It would be nice to see how well Xpeng can compete. Definitely a big bite. Tesla is also not doing so well with 4680 batteries. Clearly there are some issues there.

[@enigmatum]

@@m.a3914 this model is now out and selling a few thousand per week. The efficiency is insane. It can edge out M3 in efficiency, and it’s a mid-size SUV. People trying to stress test it need three shifts, because it lasts forever. You need to drive it like 15-17 hours straight to run out a full battery.

[@m.a3914]

@@enigmatum Yeah G6 is selling pretty well for Xpeng's standards but really have nothing on Model Y as of now. As for efficiency I have no idea how efficient it is. Could be more efficient than Model Y. After all the car set the record for the most efficient EV SUV when it launched. They had enough time to improve on it. Now is Tesla's turn.

[@enigmatum]

@@m.a3914 the LR one runs 12-13kWh/100km in summer heat. It was quite popular among social media streamers after launch, since the efficiency blew away everyone’s expectations. SiC 800V electrical system is the difference. Some EVs have 800V charging. Only G6/G9 runs the higher voltage throughout the car and uses more robust SiC chips to withstand the higher V.

[@m.a3914]

@@enigmatum That sounds very impressive

[@bassereric]

5:10 The G6 is priced much lower than the P7, as can tell by the numbering as well. So it’s perfectly normal for it to use cheaper materials.

[@dongjingpan-tw8wk]

the interior of xpeng is much better than model y

[@m.a3914]

Like where? They use mostly plastic. Tesla Model Y not only has less plastic but also has more storage than G6. The desgin is much cleaner than G6 and looks more premium.

[@mrt8096]

@@m.a3914the design is outdated. It’s literally the same as my M3 2018.

[@m.a3914]

​@@mrt8096 It has some similarities and definitely the same design language but there are also major changes to the 2018 model.

[@SamMasghati]

Why does the wireless chargepad have holes in them? fluids and dirt will eventually fall into it

[@jayew703]

louver

[@mounirjamaaoui9780]

Airflow to cool the phones

[@thyristo]

XPENG went up nearly 25% today due to VWs announcement...

[@Rob_Dekker]

Great video! Thanks Wheelsboy 👍

[@tshikosiphathutshedzotshik1396]

Nio should help fellow Chinese autos BYD and Xpeng with exterior designs

[@chrisyau1225]

True, nio's design is world class

[@Wheelsboy]

I think NIO definitely has the best interiors of any Chinese car, especially since the debut of the ES6.

[@jesse小榕]

In China Byd‘s design means terrible design

[@peterpista2652]

agree

[@Aapig]

@chiao2408 Including its logo and the slogan behind the car

[@snoozieboi]

Apparently the Taycan 800v system only charges at 50kwh at the 400v Tesla SC system. Will this be the same issue with the G6?

[@sullivanrachael]

Very astute remark about the G6. One KWH less and one torque less than the Y. Coincidence - no - It can do .2sec less to 100km/hr (apologies if I’m paraphrasing) - to me that says the Chinese designers were told to make a car that on paper is slightly better - hence KWH and torque figures are just one more. Or else the real figures are roughly same or less so the marketing people state one more to make it look good for those who only look at the numbers. The lower acceleration time - always varies according to real world conditions and tyres - well - clearly they made a very good clone of the Y but didn’t make it quite as good! The G6 looks pretty good; but it’s a Chinese copy of a Y. It just is.

[@lelitj89]

I'm still a sucker for the Avatr 11

[@xeniosaias]

Thats not a car. Its a work of art ❤

[@CabaloVolador_3172]

that's the best car ever made...period...change my mind!!!

[@andyliu7922]

how bout im ls7 ls6 just came out to compete with g6@@CabaloVolador_3172

[@eddieruiz8503]

I will definitely consider getting this G6 over the Model Y if ever it reaches the US.

[@Kabab]

I concur. If it gets real world ~350mi or more and the navigation is similar, I would strongly consider this over my model Y. I hate the fact that Tesla lies so much about their range. The long range model Y doesn't even get 270mi on a full batt in the real world.

[@cocoaiscool2709]

this EGG is on the way to win!

[@fbokiti]

Please when is it coming to the UK? I'm putting my Model Y leasing on hold waiting for this lovely Xpeng.

[@taelorwatson9822]

Wish it was in the US. Love the rear cup holders. Would have like a one piece front screen like Mercedes. It should be more aerodynamic than it is. Those lower bumper lights look unnecessary and create drag

[@mohammadrezajafari8452]

awesome car and video!!

[@gerardy7500]

Hope it will be available in Australia.

[@Brick-Life]

The XPeng is much better than the Tesla!

[@knosch981]

Go on, buy it.

[@b4804514]

The XPeng will be bankrupt soon

[@rbt3088]

X peng is a very nice Car, with better Technology as Tesla!

[@fedyx1544]

​@@b4804514 source is you made it tf up Neither Tesla nor Xpeng are going anywhere anytime soon, friend.

[@omostim2385]

Based

[@DMT267]

Excellent comparison Ethan. What happened to your hand??

[@matslöjdahl]

is there a big difference in comfort and quietness between the G9 and G6? Of course, the G6 is cheaper with a little less expensive material, but how big do you feel the difference is between the two models in terms of quality, comfort and efficiency? we have only G9 in Sweden but I'm waiting for a smaller car if it doesn't get that much "worse" than G9 which gets a lot of praise in Scandinavia. Hoping for a response even though it's been some time since your video was published

[@AbleHoe]

The G6 isnt near the amount of luxury you get in the G9, but its good quality still.

[@maxharmify]

i am in China now. g9 is excellent，g6 is cheaper but meets all my demands.

[@GlitterGuru]

The rear reminds me of the Mazda3 Hatch

[@MrBaskins2010]

another cool car. the comparison thing is pretty funny

[@dann5515]

bring down to australia..guranteed you most of the people like who are waiting for RAV4 will turn to G6 right away! You will see more than 50 thousands order before end of 2023 here!

[@JasonZhang666]

You can't represent most people, maybe a thousand orders can't be reached.

[@dann5515]

@@JasonZhang666 Thousand my ass... what would you know about Australian drivers. We love SUV more and Aussie locals love off-road trips. You Chinese spent too much time at work and home resting and hardly go out on road trips. And for your information, Aussie has over 5 millions SUV drivers in Australia since 2022.

[@Karl-Benny]

Great Review

[@Pokgaii]

What whould you choose between Tesla Y Long Range vs G6 Performance?

[@Rigeltan537]

In the realm of innovation, a tale unfolds, Xpeng's futuristic cars, where the future molds. Silent whispers in electric veins, Performance echoes, breaking conventional chains. A dance of electrons, a silent hum, Xpeng's vision, where the roads become a sum. Futuristic lines cutting through the air, In every curve, a promise rare. Acceleration swift, like the wind's embrace, Xpeng's performance, a seamless race. Batteries pulse with futuristic might, Igniting the roads with a luminescent light.

[@playonkorg]

Already on AliExpress ?

[@Checkmate025]

It seems like they do have talented designers and manufacturing capability, but the design language still needs some iterations. The exterior design although smooth, and proportionally "Ok", the front facia looks goofy.

[@CalmLikeABomb76]

How can they make such a beautiful car as the G9, and then make this afterwards? It gives me Prius vibes, which is a very bad thing imo :D

[@benjaminkuo9896]

Just out of curiosity.. Would you consider a used G9 over a brand new G6?

[@KayAnderson888]

100% G6 has the brand new 800v platform

[@feeriddonsoul4238]

G9 also has 800v

[@KayAnderson888]

@@feeriddonsoul4238 SEPA2.0

[@oliverstemp9132]

For some reason I really like it

[@TheEdmaster87]

Remember guys that xpeng is using the CLTC standard to measure range. This up to 25% less accurate than WLTP and 40% less than EPA range. They may still have higher, but No the car will never drive 780km real kilometers in one charge, then you have to go 50km/h and have good weather conditions. But so can the Model Y.. Also Xpeng G6 has 10kwh bigger battery which means more range but its also heavier so take the range with a little bit of salt

[@oliveryb]

The xpeng ceo said 13.2kmh/100km, fyi

[@TheEdmaster87]

@@oliveryb If you mean kWh/100km, yes that is very low, but again that is CLTC numbers which are kind numbers compared to WLTP. But even if the car does 15kWh/100km that is still very good consumption numbers. Time will tell how it handles up hills, winter time on low temperatures, driving in rain and wind.

[@oliveryb]

@@TheEdmaster87 thx for your correction, you are right, for me WLTP=0.85*NEDC=0.8*CLTC

[@kimdr.5231]

It makes sense. Cltc is definitely less of a reference value. However, the G6 weighs only 2,000kg, despite its 87.5kwh battery. This is the same level of weight as Model y.

[@hardcoreep]

Looking like a young Tom Selleck there...

[@chrisnewman7281]

to shame the Americans don’t get to experience Chinese EVS who would’ve thought that’s in the home of the brave and free market things could be so unfree

[@giorgioajr]

tezla, scammers, give me back my money for not delivering the vehicle to me and for scamming me out of the costs of accessories for this scrap metal, I will advertise for you until I get my money back and by the way, this happened in February 2022

[@manolexing68]

One of the​ few things I don't​ like about the​ Tesla is the extreme​ly boring "minimalistic" design. This X-Peng somewhat solves that​ problem.

[@bassemelsayed3451]

What about interior material?? All plastic?? Auto drive system only for china?? Or can we install the maps in other countries ???

[@thesakriyagram7668]

Note: Xpeng is made by Volkswagen and Geely in a collaboration, so the quality is no doubt top notch.

[@nomadhedge]

The Tesla Model Y, while still relevant, is due for an update. It might be worth waiting for a comparison of the next generation, codenamed "Juniper," to see how they both stack up. Although Xpeng G6 will likely remain much cheaper.

[@santarovay9105]

Xpeng g6 580 owner, wltp mixed highway and urban driving about 430KM range. my colleague thinks it's better than his TSL Y

[@benjaminkuo9896]

Was waiting for this G6 review 😂

[@AB-bl9bo]

this car design like splitting two old cars and welding front and back to come up with a new G6

[@ideallogic]

I wish Ethan would hop on a plane & fly to Vietnam to test some Vinfast models for us ... or will they sell in China eventually ? I saw first batch of 99 U.S. spec vehicles in route to California & some presentation ones for The Netherlands and Germany. NA & EU first on export , understandably since China is inundated w/ Chinese EV brands itself.

[@Wheelsboy]

I was in Vietnam this year, but never had time to drive a Vinfast. I was very disappointed! I don't see them entering the Chinese market anytime soon, because as you indicated, there is just too much competition here. In that respect, it's easier for them to enter markets with fewer EV options, like the US and EU.

[@tren133]

@@Wheelsboy Vinfast recently allowed for multiple US media outlets to test and review their VF8, and those reviews were not good to say the least. The VF8 is heavy, has mediocre build quality, half baked software, and just horrendous efficiency. Like it has a 90 kWh battery pack, but cannot even go 200 miles on a full charge. Currently Vinfast is not competitive in any market, let alone the cut throat Chinese EV market.

[@jingzhi2898]

He has been to Vietnam before

[@ideallogic]

@@tren133 The EPA tested VF8 was tested on the performance mode and never on ECO , as customers report eco range to be 265 mls average w/ 88 kWh pack. Perhaps the tester were Vietnam veterans still holding a grudge ..? EV lobbyists are pushing a re-testing of the VF8 in eco mode as we speak.

[@tren133]

@@ideallogic I don't think the western journalists even bothered to do serious range testing at all actually. I've wasted many a hour watching Tom Peng's channel. He is a Canadian business man who lives in Vietnam and has purchased every Vinfast EV ever released and range tested them all. And he is living in tropical Vietnam stuck in HCMC traffic, which means 80 degree temps and 30-40 kph average speeds. You can't get better conditions than that in terms of EV range, and without fail he gets HORRIBLE range results in every single car he's tested. For instance the best result he could wring out of his VF8, in eco mode, at 60 kph, at night in nice mild weather, was 340 km, and his VF8 had 88 kWh of usable battery capacity. His VF9 with 92 kWh battery capacity only managed 250 km of range on a full charge. And his VF5, which is a tiny light car, with a 37 kWh usable capacity, could only get 190 km. Which is crazy bad, because the big battery BYD Seagull with a 40 kWh pack will almost certainly do 400 km if driven in those same conditions. Vinfast is woefully behind on the tech side of EVs right now. All of their cars, big or small, have extremely poor efficiency. And that's not even considering their software issues, suspension damping issues (multiple western media reporters independently reporting motion sickness from riding in the VF8), build quality issues, as well as random bricking issues and occasional extreme phantom battery drain issues. Peng's VF9 only had 200 km on the odo, and the rear air suspension was already collapsed!

[@b4804514]

Xpeng will be lucky to survive in the Chinese market

[@testtesting5088]

Where did you get your output performance from? The Tesla model Y has a higher output with the hairpin motors than the xpeng g6. Quit a lot actually. 534 hp (300kW rear motor and 90kW front motor).

[@simonchenchen]

車輪哥約等於1.76米身高

[@NiejakiDD]

- about 150 km more range - 2 times faster charging - significantly cheaper price + options! (but not more cheaper interior than Tesla...) These are serious arguments.🤷‍♂

[@vastvalley]

G6 have 800V SiC....far better

[@Liriqos]

XP engineering ✔️

[@yananfu7612]

I tried it last week

[@Asian_Connection]

this is going to change EV

[@jesse小榕]

I really don't like narrow bar headlights let this car look sluggish

[@gadgetgasspoll]

XPUNK G6 = sporty egg 🥚🏁

[@victorasikele7147]

Amazing car. I love it:

[@jamesfederer5592]

How much to hire that guy on a bike?

[@Karl-Benny]

at least you can still wear sun glasses

[@ubergaard]

So.. The Chinese is STILL copying western automakers 😅

[@RP-mm9ie]

Thanks

[@peter238]

xpeng is trouncing Japanese cars in China, and soon in export markets.

[@achaz_]

The rear seats are heated now !

[@MohamedAbuBakrSoliman]

But !! Still systems and displays are in Chinese languages isn’t it ?

[@xianyangzhu9317]

That's for Chinese market. They have different languages available.

[@stevenbarrett7648]

Interesting car, does it have a bottom trunk and a frunk ? What’s the real world range ?. Prices need to be far less thatTesla to gain any traction in Europe as XPeng isn’t a brand we know….or trust

[@Wheelsboy]

No to the frunk, yes to a space under the rear cargo area. That space isn't as large as the one in the Model Y, if I recall correctly. Official range hasn't been announced, only that the CLTC range will be around 750 km on the longest range model.

[@stevenbarrett7648]

@@Wheelsboy the thing is my wife isn’t interested in range or how fast it goes from 0 to 60, she wants shopping space….just like every other woman so that would be a ‘no’ from her !

[@enigmatum]

@@stevenbarrett7648I think the overall space is larger than Y. They give a lot room to rear row. I assume you can fold it down for more space than Y.

[@stevenbarrett7648]

@@enigmatum she just wants a big boot for the weekly shop not interested in fiddling with seats

[@m.a3914]

@@enigmatum The space is far far less than Model Y and it doesn't have frunk. What's more the car seems to have less internal storage space as well.

[@sbomorse]

Why do you pronounce it "Xpung" instead of "Xpeng"?

[@simchoi8327]

广州的粤语发音“鹏”就是pung

[@user-li6rj8nf8m]

Proudly WUHAN 😅😢😅

[@Gouliguo]

Yeah Murican 😢

[@chrisroberts3963]

They did what I would do as an auto manufacturer- just copy Tesla and add some differences.

[@alberthenderson4481]

300 shares of xpeng :))))))))))

[@james_l4337]

Totally different class of course Not, not on sale numbers internal or in foreign market Tesla Model Y sales is #1 in SUV EV

[@DavidAnderson-u8b]

Lawson Stravenue

NO frunk?.

[@jawadkhalid1507]

That model Y looked like it wasn't a performance version. @1:16 you can see it doesn't have fog lights.

[@enigmatum]

The Chinese version may be different. The non-performance version would be slow af compared to G6 or Y P. I think a professional reviewer can tell the difference.

[@Wheelsboy]

The car we drove on track and featured in the video was a Model Y Performance. As you said, it would be very easy to tell the difference once you put your foot down on the race track haha.

[@jawadkhalid1507]

@@enigmatum I'm in China and own one. So, I can tell the difference right away.

[@jawadkhalid1507]

@@Wheelsboy The featured car definitely wasn't performance as I own one. But I will take your words for the one on track.

[@GosseOliver-i8z]

Deanna Springs

[@stalehelvik6316]

No frunk is a big mistanke

[@waynehobbs5175]

Orange duco is hideous but the rest looks good.

[@waynelewis9110]

Despite the negative assertions that many commenters say against Tesla, Tesla will remain the one to beat for the foreseeable future. XPeng really has to lean into marketing against ICE vehicles (70% of China market, and higher when including hybrids). I think that this is a key reason why their sales have been languishing for far too long. They keep marketing against other EVs, particularly Tesla. The strategy is clearly not working. The P5, G3, and even the newer G9 don’t even seem like they exist. Failed models. G6 is their last chance to turn things around. If they do not market it correctly, then it’s over.

[@Scarbir]

When a Model Y marries a Seat Altea

[@FreddyGunawan]

Practical ev

[@LeightonJoanne-f4x]

Katheryn Vista

[@JoseHernandez-k2g2t]

Cronin Village

[@MelissaDavis-q9z]

McGlynn Track

[@ElizabethHarris-r9f]

MacGyver Keys

[@GokhanOzkanat]

Wow, thats so much car for the money...

[@TML99999]

The interior is awful, but the outside appearance looks good

[@DmitriyOkane-i2k]

Keebler Causeway

[@Pookgai420]

I’m curious. Why does your channel never do a full review of Teslas?

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Why bother. There's reviews everywhere and the vehicles aren't remotely new.

[@enigmatum]

And Tesla China doesn’t have a marketing department to invite him to events. What would the invite say? “Come check out our 5-year old model.”

[@Pookgai420]

I’ve seen plenty from the western perspective. I’m curious to see the Chinese perspective. Y’all infer that the cars are old and I’m assuming uncompetitive to the new Chinese brands. Yet why do Tesla’s still sell in such high numbers in China? The Chinese aren’t dumb, so I want to understand the reasoning behind these sales numbers.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@enigmatum😂😆

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@Pookgai420oh Christ man, it's a cult. You know that. They'll sell no matter the design. It's like Nike or apple. They could release a toaster oven with wheels and dominate the market.

[@PookDaWook]

Oof, not a great look from the side

[@MatthewMattingly-p4f]

Simonis Valleys

[@maxwellstainback4421]

Can you please stop calling it X-Pong!?

[@shanghaiasap7133]

That’s how Chinese call it

[@rbt3088]

Nice Car! Tesla is not so good! Tesla looks like Frog

[@haroldmichael3492]

What’s G6 look like then? If they copied MY?

[@cwdjdsd-36321cs]

​@@haroldmichael3492well they didn't 😂

[@มานพหงษ์เวียงจันทร์]

oh my god

[@KennethFlores-s2z]

Lukas Haven

[@JanieStritzinger-w8n]

Kris Oval

[@FeatureRequest]

that XPENG looks weird

[@AKA001]

Just when I thought you couldn’t come with anything uglier than a Model Y, XPeng outdo themselves….

[@justinh6044]

XPeng doesn't make the model Y...

[@AKA001]

@@justinh6044 no they don't indeed, they made something uglier...

[@Leonfr_2022]

I just don't like it, as in the looks, I'm sure technically it's very good, I do love the G9 though!!