, who also makes EVs now), it’s been around for a decade, and it describes itself as an innovation powerhouse.
Still, put it all together and the Xpeng is handsome car, even in the retina-scorching Fiery Red we drove it in. Less ostentatious customers can get it in Graphite Gray, Midnight Black, Silver Frost at no extra cost.battery to power the rear axle only and makes 190kW or 262bhp, and 325ft lb of torque. 0-62mph takes 6.9 seconds. Above that, there’s a larger 87.5kWhbattery powering the RWD Long Range model which makes 210kW or 290bhp and 325ft lb of torque, and does 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds.
There are four modes to choose from; Normal, Sport, Eco and All-terrain, but in all of them the G6 felt a little artificial and woolly on turn in. Not massively so, but enough to reduce confidence on Utrecht’s narrow roads. Braking offered a similar experience, it wasn’t bad per se, but there was a lack of feel between pedal and braking force.
There are four regeneration modes to choose between: light, medium and high to X-pedal mode. Pick anything towards the top end, apply Sport and the G6 decelerates nearly as violently as it picks up speed. It’s a driving experience increasingly regarded as ‘dynamic’ in the new EV age.Like other cars in the Xpeng range, the G6 follows a formula of large screens and rather sophisticated-looking design, with pockets of technology adding to the premium feel. Front and centre is a huge 14.
You can’t buy one just yet, but Xpeng is targeting a UK launch before the end of the year. Once the car does arrive there’s very little in the way of trims to pick from; just choose from the three models and pick a colour, and the rest comes as standard. The only option is a tow bar, as they’re not popular in China.