Xpeng plans to provide approximately 1,000 units of their G6 electric SUVs monthly to Australian consumers each month.
In the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market in Australia, Xpeng's G6 SUV is making a significant impact. The Chinese automaker has announced plans to expand its dealership network significantly, with multiple dealerships scheduled for rollout in 2025 [1].
The G6, launched locally in late 2024, offers two variants with starting prices of AUD $54,800 and $59,800 before on-road costs [2]. This places the G6 under Australia's best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, providing an attractive option for EV buyers.
Australian drivers have responded positively to the G6's technology and driver experience. Riz Akhtar, a Melbourne-based expert in Australian EV data, insights, and trends, and the founder of carloop, shares this sentiment. Akhtar, a mechanical engineer with a passion for EVs, spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before focusing on reducing transport emissions in Australia [6].
Xpeng plans to bring 1,000 units of its G6 electric SUVs per month to Australia, with shipments arriving across August and September this year [1]. A new premium experience store for Xpeng has opened at the Crown Sydney Experience Centre, offering potential buyers a chance to experience the G6 firsthand.
The G6 is one of the few brands that does not release its sales data through the Electric Vehicle Council or the FCAI, making it challenging to track its exact market performance. However, the increasing number of retail locations and shipments suggest that Xpeng is reaching more EV buyers across Australia.
The competitive environment for the G6 includes strong rivals like BYD, Xiaomi, and others that are aggressively pricing and launching new models. Despite this, Xpeng's rapid global growth—with over 197,000 vehicles delivered in the first half of 2025 and sustained monthly deliveries above 30,000—reflects the brand’s momentum and potential to capture significant market share in Australia [4].
TrueEV, Xpeng's Australian distributor, expects closer collaboration with Xpeng’s factory later in 2025, indicating an evolving, more integrated local presence that could support increased import control and distribution efficiency [2]. The distributor's CEO, Jason Clarke, has declared ambitions for Xpeng to become one of the top five pure EV brands in Australia within three years, emphasizing innovation and smart features rather than only sales volume [3].
The Xpeng G6 is positioned as a demonstration of the next generation of EVs in terms of technology and driver experience. The SUV is at the forefront of AI and smart driving technology, offering features such as Xpilot 3.5, Xpeng's advanced driver assistance system [5]. As more mid-sized electric SUVs, including the Deepal S07, Leapmotor C10, Geely EX5, Kia EV5, and BYD Sealion 7, are set to launch, the demand for this vehicle segment is expected to grow, indicating a promising future for the Xpeng G6 in Australia.
References: [1] Xpeng Motors to Expand Australian Dealership Network. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.xpeng.com/au/news/2025/xpeng-motors-to-expand-australian-dealership-network
[2] TrueEV and Xpeng to Strengthen Local Partnership. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.trueev.com.au/news/2025/trueev-and-xpeng-to-strengthen-local-partnership
[3] Clarke: Xpeng Aims to be Top Five EV Brand in Australia. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.caradvice.com.au/1343060/clarke-xpeng-aims-to-be-top-five-ev-brand-in-australia/
[4] Xpeng G6: Competitive Pricing and Advanced Technology Drive Success in Australia. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.evreporter.com.au/2025/08/xpeng-g6-competitive-pricing-and-advanced-technology-drive-success-in-australia/
[5] Xpilot 3.5: Xpeng's Advanced Driver Assistance System. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.xpeng.com/au/technology/xpilot-3-5
- Australian drivers in the transportation sector are enthusiastic about the technology and driver experience offered by the Xpeng G6 SUV, pushing for the Chinese automaker to extend its presence in the finance and energy-intensive global automotive industry.
- Positioned as a trailblazer in AI and smart driving technology, the Xpeng G6 not only competes with local industry giants such as BYD and Geely but also sets its sights on challenging the dominance of Tesla in the finance and energy-driven electric vehicle market in Australia.
- The competition in the electric vehicle industry will escalate as new contenders like Deepal, Leapmotor, Kia, and BYD prepare to launch their mid-sized electric SUV models, potentially attracting more attention to the already popular Xpeng G6 in the Australian market.
