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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Fowler

China’s Tesla Model Y rival gets a tech overhaul

The Xpeng G6 gets a subtly updated look and plenty of under the skin revisions - (Xpeng)

Chinese carmaker Xpeng has confirmed that its heavily-revised G6 electric SUV will arrive in the UK in early 2026, priced from £39,990 on the road – the same as before. The company says the upgraded model brings significant improvements in performance, comfort, battery technology, styling and everyday usability – building on the original G6’s combination of range, comfort and technology.

The new G6 line-up will now include the all-wheel-drive Performance Black Edition, equipped with dual motors delivering 480bhp and 660Nm of torque, enabling a claimed 0–62mph time of 4.1 seconds. Xpeng says this variant combines a sophisticated AWD system with revised chassis and steering tuning to deliver sharper handling as well as strong straight-line performance

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