New XPeng G6 can be almost fully recharged in just 12 minutes
There aren't any ultra-rapid charging points capable of those speeds in the UK yet. However, if you were to plug the updated G6 into one of the 500kW units in mainland Europe, XPeng says recharging from 10 to 80 per cent will be done in just 12 minutes. Advertisement - Article continues below
The company has managed to achieve this by fitting a new '5C Supercharging' lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. XPeng hasn't said how big this new battery is or what range it offers, but it is apparently more eco-conscious because it eliminates the need for expensive, resource-intensive minerals such as cobalt and nickel. It's combined with an 800-volt electrical architecture, similar to what you find in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Porsche Taycan.
Elsewhere, the G6 now has a sharper, more futuristic look now thanks to the addition of a full-width LED lightbar at the front, and a redesigned rear diffuser, plus a new Stellar Purple paint colour is available.
At first glance, the interior looks to be the same as before, but XPeng has fitted a new dashboard, ambient lighting, a capacitive steering wheel and more premium materials. The front seats now feature a massage function with lumbar support too.
The updated XPeng G6 will be on display in the Village at this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours race in France; it's due to go on sale in mainland Europe in mid-July, with no word yet on when it'll arrive in the UK.
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