BYD Shark 6 vs XPeng G6

The BYD Shark 6 starts from $55,900 before on-road costs, while the XPeng G6 opens at $54,800. That makes the XPeng G6 the more affordable entry point by $1,100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $61,490 and $60,280 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BYD Shark 6 and XPeng G6 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the BYD Shark 6 and 88% for the XPeng G6.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The XPeng G6 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the BYD Shark 6.

Both include the essentials: core safety systems. The XPeng G6 adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Shark 6 misses.

The BYD Shark 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the XPeng G6 gets a 15-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The XPeng G6 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof and power tailgate that the BYD Shark 6 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Shark 6 uses a Hybrid producing 321kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The XPeng G6 responds with a Electric making 190kW and 440Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.2 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 has the clear power advantage at 321kW vs 190kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 29.6kWh (BYD Shark 6) vs 66kWh (XPeng G6), giving WLTP ranges of 100km and 435km.

The BYD Shark 6 measures 5,457mm long on a 3,260mm wheelbase, 704mm longer than the XPeng G6 at 4,753mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Shark 6 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the BYD Shark 6 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Shark 6) vs 5 years / 120,000km (XPeng G6). The BYD Shark 6 has longer coverage.