The Xpeng G6 seems to be steaming in the direction of its impending Malaysian launch, with Bermaz Xpeng sellers now speaking estimated pricing to those that registered their curiosity on the official web site.
In line with a screenshot posted on the Malaysian Electrical Car House owners Membership (MyEVOC) Fb group by consumer Xen Xen, the Chinese language electrical SUV is being marketed with an estimated beginning value of RM175,000 for the 435 Normal variant, rising as much as RM195,000 for the 570 Lengthy Vary.
This compares nicely will the Tesla Mannequin Y, which begins at RM191,000 (nett) for the rear-wheel-drive mannequin with 455 km of vary; you’ll should spend no less than RM238,000 for the Lengthy Vary All-Wheel Drive to recover from 500 km of vary. The WhatsApp message additionally indicated a late-August launch, with bookings already open.
The reveal of estimated pricing is the newest piece of the G6 puzzle, following scorching on the heels of the discharge of preliminary specs for the automotive. Each variants are powered by a single rear motor that produces 258 PS (190 kW) and 440 Nm of torque on the 435 Normal, getting it from zero to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds. The 570 Lengthy Vary bumps energy as much as 286 PS (210 kW) and completes the century dash in 5.9 seconds.
Vary figures correspond to the numerals of the respective variant names – the 435 Normal makes use of a 66 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for a WLTP-rated vary of 435 km, whereas the 570 Lengthy Vary’s 87.5 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) pack permits it to journey as much as 570 km on a single cost.
Charging occasions additionally differ between the 2 fashions. The Normal is able to accepting as much as 215 kW of DC quick charging, whereas the Lengthy Vary can assist 280 kW; each will prime up their batteries from 10 to 80% in 20 minutes. An 11 kW AC onboard charger is customary fitment, charging the vehicles’ packs from 5 to 100% in 7.5 and 9.5 hours respectively.
Constructed on the SEPA2.0 platform with an 800-volt structure, the G6 is aimed squarely on the Mannequin Y and its dimensions are inside millimetres of its rival. It measures 4,753 mm lengthy (+2 mm), 1,921 mm broad (+1 mm) and 1,650 mm tall (+26 mm) and has a 2,890 mm wheelbase (equivalent).
The sweeping coupé-like profile can also be very related, though the Xpeng is differentiated by the full-width daytime working lights and taillights, plus a body-coloured roof spoiler; 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels will come as customary in Malaysia. The inside is dominated by a ten.25-inch digital instrument show and a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, each powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip.
Xpeng’s Xpilot 2.5 superior driver help system suite can also be included, with an Nvidia Orin-X chip hooked as much as 5 millimeter-wave radar sensors, 12 ultrasonic sensors and 12 cameras to allow capabilities akin to adaptive cruise management, lane centring help, park help, a 360-degree digicam, blind spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking and extra.
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