Pure electric mid-size SUV recommendation: Xpeng G6 and Model Y rational analysis, who is more powerful?
We all understand the principle that you get what you pay for. Generally speaking, expensive models not only have high configuration and space, but also have stronger performance.
Since the rise of independent brands, this experience has not been so absolute. I believe many consumers know Tesla Model Y, this model is selling very well, and the current starting price is 258,900. Interestingly, the first echelon of Xiaopeng Motors in China has also begun to exert force, and one of its products, Xiaopeng G6, has launched a strong competition with Tesla Model Y. It is worth mentioning that the limited-time price of Xpeng G6 recently is 189,900. It stands to reason that the price difference between Xpeng G6 and Tesla Model Y is so big that there should be a big difference in product power, but after careful research, I found that the strength of Xpeng G6 is comparable to Tesla Model Y, and even has better advantages in intelligence.
Price & Configuration
Today we analyze it from a fairness point of view to see who is more worthy of buying. This time we compared the two configurations, the specific configuration of Xpeng G6 is the 2023 580 long range Pro, with a limited-time discount price of 189,900, and the Tesla Model Y We chose the 2024 rear-wheel drive version, with a manufacturer's guide price of 258,900.
From the price level, Tesla Model Y is about 70,000 yuan more expensive, just looking at the price, Xpeng G6 is naturally more advantageous.
Exterior styling
Xpeng G6 takes a young and fashionable route: through-type ring lamp post, colorful appearance color, the whole system matches LED intelligent headlights, the appearance is in place, and the lighting configuration is rich.
From the side, this Xpeng G6 adopts a coupe SUV design and is matched with hidden electric door handles, which is not only stylish, but also can greatly reduce the drag coefficient. Body data, Xpeng G6 length, width and height are 4753/1920/1650mm, wheelbase is 2890mm.
The rear of the model is equipped with high-quality slender taillights, and also has LED high-mounted brake lights, and the entire rear end presents a solid and heavy visual sense, which is safe and improves the interior space.
Summary: The appearance of Xpeng G6 is relatively novel and fashionable, especially the coupe SUV design is more friendly to young people.
We are all very familiar with the exterior styling of the Tesla Model Y, which has not changed much since the introduction of the first generation of the Tesla Model Y into China.
Viewed from the side, this Tesla Model Y has a low front and high rear stance, which is also matched with hidden door handles. In terms of data, the length, width and height are 4750/1921/1624mm, and the wheelbase is 2890mm.
The rear features a compact sports rear wing design, while the taillights are hawk-eye without much frills. In addition, the black plastic panel of the bumper part is directly exposed, while the Xpeng G6 is equipped with piano paint and silver guards.
Summary: The appearance design of the Tesla Model Y is relatively decent, with no outstanding highlights, but there are no slots, which is suitable for mediocre consumers.
Through the comparison of appearance, we can clearly find that the two have their own styling designs, but in terms of details, it is undoubtedly that Xpeng G6 has a better grasp. In the case of similar wheelbase, car length, and car width, the Xpeng G6 body height is 26mm more, which can improve the comfort of the user's head.
Interior design
As for the interior design, a simple comparison reveals the gaps. The interior style of Xpeng G6 not only retains a sense of fashion, but also has good technological attributes. The car is equipped with a 14.96-inch LCD floating screen (with mobile phone interconnection), and it is also matched with a 10.2-inch full-LCD driving computer, and the blessing of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip also makes the response speed of Xpeng G6's car machine system particularly fast. It is worth mentioning that,XpengG6It has a full-scene voice2.0,Support independent four-tone control,The voice of the front and rear drivers and passengers can be fast、Accurate and timely interaction,It can also be operated without a network。
In addition, this Xpeng G6 is matched with 18 high-quality speakers, luxury interior ambient lighting, leather steering wheel, and leather seats that can be heated and ventilated.
On the other hand, the interior design of the Tesla Model Y is relatively simple. The center console is equipped with a 15-inch floating central display (no mobile phone interconnection), a leather steering wheel, and 14 high-quality speakers. Although the Tesla Model Y is also matched with a voice control system, it cannot realize personalized instructions, and the entry-based voice recognition used not only has few functions, but also the response speed is not fast.
Judging from the wheelbase, the two are completely identical, both are 2890mm, which is still relatively overstepping. However, the difference between the two is still obvious, for example, the body height of the Xpeng G6 is 26mm higher than that of the Tesla Model Y, so for tall users, the Xpeng G6 is obviously more friendly. In addition, the Xpeng G6 has more front seat ventilation than the Tesla Model Y, although the Tesla Model Y also has leather seats, but it lacks the front seat ventilation function.
Summary: Through comparison, we can find that Xpeng G6 is better than Tesla in terms of luxury attributes, technology creation, and comfort.
Security configuration
First of all, both models use a large number of hot-stamping steel structures, and the safety attributes are very good, and the Xpeng G6 is also equipped with front and rear integrated aluminum die-casting + CIB body integration technology. The front and rear axles of the Tesla Model Y are manufactured using an integrated stamping process, and the strength is also very high.
In addition, both new cars have a large number of airbags and safety curtains (Xpeng G6 has 6, Model Y has 5), both are matched with tire pressure monitoring system, the latest body electronic stability system, so I think in terms of the hardware part of the safety configuration, a tie, the hardware safety of both is very good.
Intelligent driving comparison
In our inherent impression, Tesla attaches great importance to the intelligent assisted driving system and should be very strong, but through comparison, we find that there are still some gaps between the two.
Both have L2 level intelligent assisted driving systems, and also have full-speed adaptive cruise systems, but it is obvious that Xpeng G6 has a more comprehensive configuration, not only has fatigue driving prompts, door opening warning, but also has a rear collision warning system, 540-degree panoramic image system, 12 cameras, 8 million pixel perception camera, environmental perception camera, 2 million pixel surround view camera. In addition, Xpeng G6 also has 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 millimeter-wave radars, high-definition Gaode maps, traffic road sign recognition, automatic parking in place, memory parking, remote summoning, and automatic assisted driving on high-speed sections.
The Tesla Model Y is not equipped with an intelligent driving system in this regard, and adopts more common intelligent driving configurations, such as active braking, sentry mode, lane departure warning, and reversing image (no reversing radar). However, road traffic sign recognition is absent, which is useful on roads that are prone to speeding and red light runs.
Summary: Through the competition of intelligent configuration, I think Xpeng G6 has an advantage in this regard. As an aside, Xpeng Motors' XNGP can be used all over the country, which can indeed reduce fatigue and improve safety during driving. Although Tesla's intelligent driving performance overseas is also amazing, FSD has not yet been fully implemented in China, which has indeed dragged Tesla back in China.
Power comparison
Both models are all-electric and both have a single-motor rear drive system. In fact, the electric motor data for the two models is highly similar. For example, the maximum power of the Xpeng G6 motor is 218kW, while the maximum power of the Tesla Model Y motor is 220kW, and the torque of the motor is exactly the same, both of which are 440N·m, and the performance is very strong. However, the Xpeng G6 has a pure electric range of up to 580km under CLTC conditions, while Tesla and Tesla Model Y have a certain gap of 554km.
In addition to the difference in battery life, there is also a big difference in charging speed. The Xpeng G6 is derived from the 800V high-voltage SiC platform architecture, and the charging speed is excellent, and it only takes about half an hour to quickly charge to 80% of the battery. The Tesla Model Y, on the other hand, takes an hour.
Summary: For a pure electric car, I personally believe that battery life and charging speed are equally important, and Xpeng G6 is obviously more convenient for users in terms of battery life and charging speed.
Summary:
Combined with the above configuration differences, we found that the advantages of Xpeng G6 are richer, so the principle of getting what you pay for is not entirely correct in the automotive field. Xpeng Motors has been deeply engaged in the field of intelligent driving, and has created an electrified 800V swaying architecture, truly realizing low-cost and high-efficiency car building, and truly realizing "technological equality" from 189,900 cases. It is no wonder that the sales volume of this new car is as high as 44,545 units in just half a year, and it has achieved good sales results in the field of new pure electric models of more than 200,000 in 2023.