Chinese automaker Xpeng will launch its heavily-revised G6 electric SUV in the UK in early 2026, priced from £39,990.
Why it matters: The refreshed G6 charges faster than any Tesla while costing up to £12,000 less than its Model Y rival.
The Details
- Xpeng confirmed the updated G6 arrives in the UK in the first few months of 2026, maintaining its previous starting price despite major upgrades.
- The new Performance Black Edition joins the lineup with dual motors delivering 480 bhp (358 kW) and 660 Nm of torque, hitting 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds.
- Xpeng claims more than 20,000 engineering improvements covering chassis, suspension, steering dynamics, and battery management.
- Interior upgrades include a 9-inch digital rear-view mirror, 50W wireless charging, and front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage.
- The XOS cockpit features an enhanced “Hey Xpeng” voice assistant with AI-powered interactions across four cabin zones.
Xpeng G6 Specs
- Standard Range price: £39,990 ($50,500 USD)
- Standard Range battery: 68.5 kWh
- Standard Range: 292 miles (470 km)
- Long Range price: £44,990 ($56,800 USD)
- Long Range battery: 80.8 kWh LFP
- Long Range: 326 miles (525 km)
- Performance Black Edition price: £49,990 ($63,100 USD)
- Performance Black Edition power: 480 bhp, 660 Nm
- Performance 0-62 mph: 4.1 seconds
- Peak charging speed: 451 kW
- 10-80% charge time: About 12 minutes
- Drag coefficient: 0.248 Cd
Tesla Model Y Comparison
- Model Y Standard range: 314 miles
- Model Y Long Range: 387 miles
- G6 Standard Range undercuts Model Y Standard by: £2,000
- G6 Performance undercuts Model Y Performance by: £12,000
- Range difference (Long Range): Model Y leads by 61 miles
EVXL’s Take
Xpeng’s UK pricing strategy reveals how Chinese automakers plan to crack Western markets: match or beat Tesla on technology while significantly undercutting on price. The 451 kW charging capability sets a new benchmark that Tesla cannot match, delivering a 10-80% charge in roughly 12 minutes compared to the Model Y’s approximately 25 minutes.
The trade-off is range. At 326 miles versus the Model Y Long Range’s 387 miles, buyers sacrifice 61 miles of range for £4,000 in savings and dramatically faster charging. This positions the G6 as an urban and suburban commuter weapon rather than a long-distance cruiser. As we have been tracking with Xpeng’s European expansion plans, the company is betting that charging speed trumps range anxiety for most buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Xpeng G6 launch in the UK? Early 2026, in the first few months of the year.
- How much cheaper is the Xpeng G6 than the Tesla Model Y? The G6 undercuts the Model Y by £2,000 at the entry level and £12,000 at the performance level.
- How fast can the Xpeng G6 charge? The G6 supports up to 451 kW charging, enabling 10-80% in approximately 12 minutes under ideal conditions.
