Xpeng’s new Australian operations tease new-model rollout

Chinese automaker Xpeng announced in April it was establishing a “direct factory-backed [distribution] model” in Australia, and now it has shared some early details of which new models we can expect.

“We’re currently working through the local product roadmap now that Xpeng ANZ is operating directly in Australia,” said a company spokesperson in a statement.

“At this stage, the next product updates we expect to share are around the New G6 and X9, with more detail on local specifications and pricing to be provided in Q2.”

That confirms Xpeng ANZ will announce pricing and specifications for the upgraded mid-size electric SUV and new people mover before the end of June.

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The spokesperson confirmed there was interest from Xpeng ANZ in other models – including the G9L and P7 electric sedan – but said “we don’t have confirmed Australian availability, specifications, or timing to share at this point”.

“As you’d expect, any future model introductions need to be assessed against local market requirements, business priorities and customer demand,” they added.

Xpeng ANZ announced in April it was not only establishing its own factory-backed distribution operation, separate from its existing arrangement with local distributor TrueEV, but that it had also appointed a new local senior executive team.

It also confirmed it was immediately working to establish a dealership network across major cities in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia, and promised servicing and aftersales operations in time for its launch – though it still has yet to confirm when this launch will be.

TrueEV had confirmed the updated G6 and new X9 for Australia last December, along with the G9L which at that point had yet to be revealed. All of these models were due to be launched this year.

We’ve contacted TrueEV for an update from its end.

Xpeng and TrueEV remain mired in a court battle, with a trial date set for October.

The Chinese automaker has argued its sales and service network would “function much better” if it handled its own distribution, and TrueEV has in turn alleged “unconscionable conduct” by Xpeng which reportedly gave notice to terminate its exclusive distribution agreement on January 1, 2026.

TrueEV CEO Jason Clarke published a letter earlier this month apologising for the lack of communication since news of the distributor's court battle with Xpeng became public more than two months ago.

He assured customers that warranties will continue to be supported and that cashback offers are being processed as it works through current backlogs.

“We are doing everything we can to maintain continuity... TrueEV remains fully committed to supporting our customers, partners, and the Xpeng brand in Australia," he said in the letter.

It’s unclear how this will all shake out, and whether the Xpeng brand could end up being handled by both factory-backed and third-party distributors in Australia, like Suzuki.

Currently, TrueEV distributes just one Xpeng model: the mid-size G6 electric SUV.

The ‘new’ G6 mentioned by Xpeng ANZ is an update of this Tesla Model Y rival, which was revealed early in 2025.

Exterior changes are subtle. There’s a new full-width front light bar, which sees the company logo moved to the bonnet, plus a new rear spoiler and fresh wheel designs.

Inside, the 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen has been replaced by a larger 15.6-inch unit that promises a clearer display and “more convenient and efficient operation”.

It complements the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, which sits ahead of a revised steering wheel now incorporating capacitive touch controls. There are also new seats and cabin lighting.

In Europe, the updated G6 is available with a single-motor rear-wheel drive powertrain offering 185kW of power and 440Nm of torque, combined with a 68.5kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery affording 455km of range on the WLTP cycle.

An available 80.8kWh LFP battery bumps range up to 525km, with peak power also rising to 218kW.

Finally, the flagship AWD Performance has the same battery but total outputs of 358kW and 660Nm, along with 510km of WLTP range.

All G6s have an 800V electrical system, with the smaller battery supporting 11kW AC and 382kW DC charging, and the larger battery featuring a maximum DC charge rate of 451kW.

The G6 is currently offered in Australia with a 66kWh LFP battery and a 190kW/440Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive powertrain, or with an 87.5kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and a 210kW/440Nm electric motor.

WLTP range figures are 435km and 570km, respectively.

As for the X9, it’ll enter a growing contingent of luxurious Chinese people movers in Australia, taking on the likes of the Zeekr 009 and Denza D9, with GWM also throwing its hat into the ring this year.

In China, this model is offered with a choice of 235kW/450Nm single-motor front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive electric powertrains, the latter featuring 235kW/450Nm front and 135kW/190Nm rear electric motors.

The people mover features an 800V electrical architecture and air suspension, and a choice of 94.8kWh and 110kWh batteries. Claimed range is up to 750km on the more lenient CLTC cycle, depending on the variant.

Xpeng also launched an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version last year with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a 63.3kWh battery, and claimed CLTC range of 452km.

In China, Xpeng is busily expanding its lineup, with the G9L, L03 and L05 SUVs recently revealed in Chinese government certification filings.

The trio of new SUVs, combined with the recently revealed GX EREV flagship, will double the size of Xpeng’s SUV lineup in China. This also includes the G6, G7 and G9 SUVs, while Xpeng’s passenger-car lineup is comprised of the M03, P7 and P7+.

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