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Chinese Tesla rival XPeng revealed a sleek, quick-charging SUV with more range than the Model Y see the G6

Tim Levin   

Chinese Tesla rival XPeng revealed a sleek, quick-charging SUV with more range than the Model Y — see the G6
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.XPeng

Chinese auto startup XPeng unveiled its fifth electric model on Tuesday at the Shanghai auto show — and it's shaping up to be a pain for Tesla and Elon Musk.

Chinese auto startup XPeng unveiled its fifth electric model on Tuesday at the Shanghai auto show — and it
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

The G6 compact SUV is sleek, stylish, and packs some impressive features.

The G6 compact SUV is sleek, stylish, and packs some impressive features.
The XPeng G6.      XPeng

Its smooth curves and fluid shape help it cut through the air with minimal drag, boosting range.

Its smooth curves and fluid shape help it cut through the air with minimal drag, boosting range.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

Tesla's Chinese-market Model Y SUV claims a range of up to 660 kilometers (410 miles), according to the company's website.

Tesla
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

Source: Tesla

Better yet, the G6 claims to charge extremely quickly. It can add 300 kilometers (186 miles) of range in just 10 minutes plugged in, XPeng says.

Better yet, the G6 claims to charge extremely quickly. It can add 300 kilometers (186 miles) of range in just 10 minutes plugged in, XPeng says.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

Last year, XPeng unveiled the G9, which it called "the world's fastest-charging electric SUV."

Last year, XPeng unveiled the G9, which it called "the world
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

The G6 is XPeng's first model to use its latest underlying platform, which includes a battery pack that's built into the structure of the vehicle.

The G6 is XPeng
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

The G6's interior looks airy, minimalist, and clutter-free.

The G6
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

Taking center stage is a 15-inch touchscreen that takes the place of most regular buttons.

Taking center stage is a 15-inch touchscreen that takes the place of most regular buttons.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

The cabin also offers up an assortment of premium features like seat ventilation, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an expansive glass roof.

The cabin also offers up an assortment of premium features like seat ventilation, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an expansive glass roof.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

XPeng says it wants the G6 to be "a dream car for the younger generation."

XPeng says it wants the G6 to be "a dream car for the younger generation."
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      XPeng

The company hasn't announced pricing yet but has indicated the G6 will be sold in China and abroad.

The company hasn
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.      VCG/VCG via Getty Images

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