Verdict
At RM179,708, the Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range is the sensible Malaysian pick: it goes 525 km versus 510 km, carries RM305 annual road tax and still has 292 hp. The RM11,000 step to the RM190,708 AWD Performance brings a second motor, all-wheel drive and a serious 4.13-second 0-100 km/h time, against 6.7 seconds. But it is not an equipment upgrade; both get the same 80.8-kWh battery, 451-kW DC charging, 20-inch Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres and cabin kit. Pay extra only if the acceleration and AWD matter to you.
Pick the Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range if you want the lower upfront and annual road-tax costs, plus the longer 525-km range.
Pick the Xpeng G6 AWD Performance if you will use its 480 hp, all-wheel drive and 4.13-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Key differences
- Price: RM179,708 for the RWD Long Range versus RM190,708 for the AWD Performance.
- Motors and drive: one motor and rear-wheel drive versus two motors and all-wheel drive.
- Output: 292 hp and 440 Nm versus 480 hp and 660 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds versus 4.13 seconds.
- EV range: 525 km versus 510 km.
- Annual road tax and weight: RM305 and 2,115 kg versus RM815 and 2,220 kg.
RWD Long Range
- RM11,000 less to buy.
- 15 km more claimed EV range: 525 km.
- RM510 lower annual road tax.
- Slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.13 seconds.
- Has one motor and rear-wheel drive rather than two motors and all-wheel drive.
- Makes 292 hp and 440 Nm, down from 480 hp and 660 Nm.
AWD Performance
- Two motors and all-wheel drive.
- 480 hp and 660 Nm.
- 4.13-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Costs RM11,000 more.
- 15 km less claimed EV range: 510 km.
- Annual road tax is RM815 versus RM305.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,708✓ | RM190,708 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM815 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 292 hp | 480 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 440 Nm | 660 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 80.8 kWh | 80.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 525 km✓ | 510 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 451 kW | 451 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 4.13 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,758 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 2,115 kg | 2,220 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 571 litres | 571 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 120,000 km | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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RWD Long Range vs AWD Performance FAQ
Is the Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range or Xpeng G6 AWD Performance better?
The RWD Long Range is better for lower ownership costs and its 525-km range. Choose the AWD Performance only if all-wheel drive and its much quicker 4.13-second 0-100 km/h acceleration are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 AWD Performance costs RM11,000 more than the Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range.
Do the two Xpeng G6 variants charge at different speeds?
No. Both use 800V architecture, accept 11 kW AC and 451 kW DC charging, and have a 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load function. Both also use an 80.8-kWh battery.
