Xpeng opens first UK dealerships as all-electric G6 goes on sale
Xpeng has opened its first UK dealerships in the UK, as sales of its G6 SUV begin nationwide.
The dealerships are located in Nottingham and Southampton, and run by International Motors Limited. By the end of this year, Xpeng aims to have up to 25 dealerships across the country.
Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y-rivaling G6 is the Chinese manufacturer’s first model to hit UK roads. It is built on the brand’s bespoke 800V Smart Electric Platform Architecture (SEPA) 2.0, and has a range of up to 354 miles.
Pricing starts from £39,990 for the RWD version, and just under £46,000 for the AWD long range model. This means that the former falls under the UK Government’s recently introduced Expensive Car Supplement for cars costing over £40,000. Using an ultra-fast 280kW charger, the G6 can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 20 minutes.
Given Xpeng is primarily a software company, the G6 gets plenty of standard equipment including an AI driven operating system, plus Xpeng’s proprietary XNGP driver assistance system with LiDar and several high-resolution cameras to assist with semi-autonomous driving.
William Brown, the managing director at International Motors commented: “The opening of our first UK retailers and the arrival of the Xpeng G6 is a crucial moment for our business and for British car buyers.
“The G6 is an advanced, premium all-electric SUV, perfectly sized for UK roads. It has been designed and developed to redefine consumer expectations, with everyday real-world usability that has been honed to exceed the requirements of owners and drivers, without compromise.
“An important central pillar of the Xpeng brand is to create products that customers can feel proud to buy and own. While others in the industry court controversy, Xpeng has remained laser-focused on what truly matters: perfecting smart, high-performance electric vehicles that push the boundaries of technology without the distractions of controversy.”
