Look out Tesla Model Y, Deepal S05, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, the Xpeng G7 AI-driven super crossover has you in its sights and the new mid-size electric SUV is coming to Australia!

Look out Tesla Model Y, Deepal S05, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, the Xpeng G7 AI-driven super crossover has you in its sights and the new mid-size electric SUV is coming to Australia!

9 Jan 2025 by James Cleary

The recent arrival of independent, pure-electric Chinese carmaker Xpeng in the Australian market has been built around the G6 EV SUV, a mid-size, coupe-style, five-seater specified and priced ($54, ...Read more
Which mid-sized electric SUV should you buy? We compare Australia's top-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, against the 2025 Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6 to see which car presents the strongest value case on paper

Which mid-sized electric SUV should you buy? We compare Australia's top-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, against the 2025 Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6 to see which car presents the strongest value case on paper

21 Dec 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The electric SUV market has been Tesla’s since the Model Y arrived down under in 2022, with few rivals fit enough to challenge it from a range, price or technological perspective.The competition has ...Read more
'A strong Tesla is good': Why new Chinese electric car brand Xpeng welcomes competition from the Tesla Model Y along with newcomers such as BYD, Deepal, Leapmotor, Zeekr and more

'A strong Tesla is good': Why new Chinese electric car brand Xpeng welcomes competition from the Tesla Model Y along with newcomers such as BYD, Deepal, Leapmotor, Zeekr and more

20 Dec 2024 by John Law

If you really don’t like Tesla boss Elon Musk, where are you supposed to get a good electric car?It’s a question on many people’s lips because, right now, the Model 3 sedan and Model Y siblings offer ...Read more
Chinese brand's nerdy secret to $20,000 cheaper electric cars: Why the Xpeng G6 costs less than the Kia EV6 GT-Line, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Polestar 4

Chinese brand's nerdy secret to $20,000 cheaper electric cars: Why the Xpeng G6 costs less than the Kia EV6 GT-Line, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Polestar 4

18 Dec 2024 by John Law

The Xpeng G6 has entered the rapidly expanding and extremely competitive electric medium SUV segment. Priced to compete with the Tesla Model Y at $54,800, before on-road costs, the 2025 Xpeng G6 ...Read more
How did your car score? 2025 MG ZS hybrid small SUV falls short in safety testing, but how did the Hyundai Santa Fe, Volvo EX30, Xpeng G6 and Jeep Avenger fare?

How did your car score? 2025 MG ZS hybrid small SUV falls short in safety testing, but how did the Hyundai Santa Fe, Volvo EX30, Xpeng G6 and Jeep Avenger fare?

5 Dec 2024 by Tom White

ANCAP has released a raft of new scores for eight new models which have landed in Australia this year, with some notable new entrants falling short of the maximum five-star rating. Read more
'Only seven will survive': Onslaught of Chinese electric car brands isn't sustainable as new challenger Xpeng takes the fight to legacy brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz and wunderkind BYD

'Only seven will survive': Onslaught of Chinese electric car brands isn't sustainable as new challenger Xpeng takes the fight to legacy brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz and wunderkind BYD

17 Nov 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The Australian new car landscape is changing rapidly with the onslaught of new Chinese brands landing on our shores in the past 12 months. Read more
Why Toyota, Ford and Mazda should be worried: Sydney International EV Autoshow proves new Chinese electric car brands like Xpeng, Deepal, Zeekr are ready to rumble with major manufacturers | Opinion

Why Toyota, Ford and Mazda should be worried: Sydney International EV Autoshow proves new Chinese electric car brands like Xpeng, Deepal, Zeekr are ready to rumble with major manufacturers | Opinion

14 Nov 2024 by John Law

Getting out among new car buyers can be a rare occurrence in this line of work, with a focus on new products and the promises of executives filling our regular days. So it was refreshing to man the ...Read more
'A couple of thousand kilometres of range in a year or two': Amazing battery technology is just around the corner that would be game-changing for electric cars said Xpeng local importer

'A couple of thousand kilometres of range in a year or two': Amazing battery technology is just around the corner that would be game-changing for electric cars said Xpeng local importer

12 Nov 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Xpeng is one of the most ambitious new car brands to launch in Australia recently. Read more
Game-changing electric car technology promises 1400km driving range and 12 minute fast-charge: Are range-extender hybrids the next frontier for Chinese EV makers?

Game-changing electric car technology promises 1400km driving range and 12 minute fast-charge: Are range-extender hybrids the next frontier for Chinese EV makers?

7 Nov 2024 by John Law

Chinese carmaker XPeng has announced it is developing a new Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) system, abandoning its previous EV-only stance.  ...Read more
Enough of the new car brands already: Zeeker, Smart, GMC, Xpeng and more are flooding the Australian market and it's not all good news | Opinion

Enough of the new car brands already: Zeeker, Smart, GMC, Xpeng and more are flooding the Australian market and it's not all good news | Opinion

6 Oct 2024 by Stephen Ottley

Another week, another new car company joins the Australian market. Read more
A better equipped alternative to the Tesla Model Y for less money? 2025 Xpeng G6 electric SUV Australian prices revealed

A better equipped alternative to the Tesla Model Y for less money? 2025 Xpeng G6 electric SUV Australian prices revealed

30 Sep 2024 by Tom White

Xpeng has finally revealed pricing for its much-anticipated G6 electric mid-size SUV. Does it have what it takes to challenge the Tesla Model Y? Read more
China's electric car dominance laid bare: Chinese car makers BYD, Tesla, Xpeng and others sell more than one million EVs in a month

China's electric car dominance laid bare: Chinese car makers BYD, Tesla, Xpeng and others sell more than one million EVs in a month

13 Sep 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Sales of Chinese electric cars are booming despite heavy tariffs effectively locking them out of the US, Canada and the European Union. Read more
'Welcome to the benchmark of luxury': Chinese electric car brand is talking a big game ahead of entering the Australian market with its Tesla Model Y rival and aspirations to challenge even the Mercedes-Benz EQE

'Welcome to the benchmark of luxury': Chinese electric car brand is talking a big game ahead of entering the Australian market with its Tesla Model Y rival and aspirations to challenge even the Mercedes-Benz EQE

14 Aug 2024 by Chris Thompson

At the brand’s local launch in Australia during the Electric SUV Expo in Melbourne, Jason Clarke, CEO of TrueEV (Xpeng’s local importer), gave CarsGuide a run-down of his hopes for the ...Read more
What's the point of these new cars? The race to perfect autonomous vehicles is in full swing with Tesla and Xpeng vying for robotaxi dominance, but do we even need them? | Opinion

What's the point of these new cars? The race to perfect autonomous vehicles is in full swing with Tesla and Xpeng vying for robotaxi dominance, but do we even need them? | Opinion

4 Aug 2024 by John Law

Autonomous vehicles are touted as the silver bullet to mobility yet anyone who has experienced even the best systems currently available should have doubts. Read more
All the new Chinese car brands and when they're coming to Australia to challenge Toyota, Mazda and Ford: From Aion to Zeekr via GAC, Geely, JAC, Jaecoo, Leapmotor, Skywell, Smart, Xpeng and more, here's what to expect

All the new Chinese car brands and when they're coming to Australia to challenge Toyota, Mazda and Ford: From Aion to Zeekr via GAC, Geely, JAC, Jaecoo, Leapmotor, Skywell, Smart, Xpeng and more, here's what to expect

23 Jul 2024 by John Law

It’s like playing Whac-A-Mole. Almost weekly there are announcements from new brands promising better technology, longer driving ranges and cheaper prices coming to Australia and a great deal ...Read more
Best electric cars arriving in 2024

Best electric cars arriving in 2024

16 Jul 2024 by Tung Nguyen

Love or hate them, electric cars are the future of personal transportation - just look at how many new EVs will be made available in Australia in 2024! Read more
2025 Xpeng G6: Australian launch variants and options locked in to "destroy the competition" like Tesla Model Y, but will the price be right?

2025 Xpeng G6: Australian launch variants and options locked in to "destroy the competition" like Tesla Model Y, but will the price be right?

24 Jun 2024 by Tom White

Xpeng G6 configurator opens, but pricing yet to be announced. Read more
'There's going to be a clean-out': Xpeng says new car landscape in Australia will look very different in coming years as 'quality' Chinese cars rather than just low-cost ones arrive to upset Tesla Model Y and Polestar 2

'There's going to be a clean-out': Xpeng says new car landscape in Australia will look very different in coming years as 'quality' Chinese cars rather than just low-cost ones arrive to upset Tesla Model Y and Polestar 2

15 May 2024 by Tom White

Xpeng says better quality and more premium Chinese cars are on the way to change the new car landscape in Australia. Read more
New Chinese brand takes aim at Tesla, Kia and Hyundai: Xpeng says it won't play in entry-level electric car price-war with Chinese rivals such as the MG 4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora

New Chinese brand takes aim at Tesla, Kia and Hyundai: Xpeng says it won't play in entry-level electric car price-war with Chinese rivals such as the MG 4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora

14 May 2024 by Tom White

Xpeng explains how it will win market share in Australia, and why it won't fight low-cost Chinese rivals. Read more
2024 Xpeng G6 detailed: What to expect from the new Chinese Tesla Model Y fighter as new brand plans 'aggressive' roll-out in Australia

2024 Xpeng G6 detailed: What to expect from the new Chinese Tesla Model Y fighter as new brand plans 'aggressive' roll-out in Australia

13 May 2024 by Tom White

Here's everything you need to know about Xpeng's plans to take on Tesla in Australia. Read more
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