Tesla Model Y vs XPeng G6: Bigger boot or lower price in an electric SUV
The XPeng G6 costs about $7,100 less, but the Tesla Model Y comes back with a bigger boot, more range and lower energy use.
By Uzzi · 9 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$58,900
RRP excl. on-roads
Price tracker
Standing price
$58,900 RRP before on-road costs
We check the maker's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the maker.
2026 XPeng G6 Standard Range RWD
$51,800
RRP excl. on-roads
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$51,800 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the maker.
Who the Tesla Model Y suits
The Model Y suits buyers who want the most space and range of these two and can stretch to $58,900 (RRP excl. on-roads). Its 854L boot and 466km WLTP range make it the pick for families and longer trips. The unlimited km warranty also suits people who rack up the kilometres.
Who the XPeng G6 suits
The G6 suits buyers who want an electric SUV for less money, at $51,800 (RRP excl. on-roads). It has quicker peak DC charging at 215kW, a tighter 11.4m turning circle and a known capped servicing total. If your boot needs are modest, the savings are hard to ignore.
What decides it
1. Price
The Model Y is $58,900 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the G6 is $51,800 (RRP excl. on-roads). That makes the XPeng about $7,100 cheaper before on-roads. We have no drive-away figures for either car, so check with dealers for the final number.
2. Boot space
The Model Y has a 854L boot with the seats up and 2,138L folded. The G6 has 571L and 1,374L, so the Tesla gives you about 283L more with the seats up.
3. Range and efficiency
The Model Y claims a 466km WLTP range from a 60.0kWh battery. The G6 has the bigger 66.0kWh battery but claims 435km, about 31km less. That comes down to energy use, at 13.9 kWh/100km for the Tesla against 17.5 kWh/100km for the XPeng.
Running costs
On paper the Model Y uses about 3.6 kWh/100km less energy than the G6, at 13.9 kWh/100km against 17.5 kWh/100km. The G6 has capped-price servicing listed at $2,064 (capped-price servicing total) with services every 12 months, while we have no servicing figures for the Model Y. Both carry a 5-year warranty, but the Tesla's is unlimited km and the XPeng's is capped at 120,000km. The running-cost chart below lets you compare the two over time.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,103
per year to run
$79,417
total 5yr cost
$1.02
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,103/year to run, or $20,515 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,231
per year to run
$72,955
total 5yr cost
$0.94
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,231/year to run, or $21,155 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both are SUVs with 5 seats and the same 2,890mm wheelbase. The Model Y is longer at 4,792mm and wider at 1,982mm, against 4,753mm and 1,920mm for the G6, and it has the much bigger boot. The G6 sits higher, with 175mm of ground clearance to the Tesla's 167mm, and turns in 11.4m against 12.1m. For towing, the Model Y is rated at 1,600kg braked and the G6 at 1,500kg, with both at 750kg unbraked.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (19% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
Tesla doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 854 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (29% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
XPeng doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 571 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The Model Y holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025. The G6 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2024.
The figures side by side
| Tesla Model Y | XPeng G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $58,900 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $51,800 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Powertrain | BEV | BEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power | 255kW | 190kW |
| Torque | 340Nm | 440Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 5.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Energy use | 13.9 kWh/100km | 17.5 kWh/100km |
| Battery | 60.0kWh | 66.0kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 466km | 435km |
| Max DC charging | 175kW | 215kW |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 854L | 571L |
| Boot (seats folded) | 2,138L | 1,374L |
| Length | 4,792mm | 4,753mm |
| Width | 1,982mm | 1,920mm |
| Height | 1,624mm | 1,650mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890mm | 2,890mm |
| Ground clearance | 167mm | 175mm |
| Turning circle | 12.1m | 11.4m |
| Kerb weight | 1,921kg | 2,025kg |
| Towing (braked) | 1,600kg | 1,500kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750kg | 750kg |
| Payload | No data | 528kg |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2025) | 5-star (2024) |
| Warranty | 5-year | 5-year |
| Warranty distance | unlimited km | 120,000km |
| Capped servicing, 5 years | No data | $2,064 (capped-price servicing total) |
| Service interval | No data | 12 months |
The verdict
The Model Y wins on boot space, range, efficiency and warranty distance, so it is worth the extra money if your budget allows.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if
You need the bigger boot, want more claimed range and lower energy use, or drive enough to value an unlimited km warranty.
Pick the XPeng G6 if
You want to save about $7,100, like faster peak DC charging and a tighter turning circle, and can live with a smaller boot.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Questions buyers ask
Is the XPeng G6 cheaper than the Tesla Model Y?
Yes. The G6 is $51,800 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Model Y is $58,900 (RRP excl. on-roads), a gap of about $7,100. On-road costs are extra for both.
Which has more range, the Tesla Model Y or XPeng G6?
The Model Y claims a 466km WLTP range and the G6 claims 435km. Real-world range will vary with conditions and driving.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Model Y, with 854L seats up and 2,138L folded. The G6 has 571L and 1,374L.
Which charges faster?
The G6 has a higher maximum DC charging rate at 215kW, against 175kW for the Model Y. Actual charging times depend on the charger and battery conditions.
Are the Tesla Model Y and XPeng G6 safe?
Both have a 5-star ANCAP rating. The Model Y was rated in 2025 and the G6 in 2024.
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