Is the XPeng G6 a genuine Tesla Model Y rival? And what's it really like to live with for a week?

In Episode 7 of Kickin' Tyres, Adam Gray and Tim Barnes-Clay catch up ahead of a busy few weeks — Tim's just back from a Jeep launch in Germany covering the Avenger and Compass, while Adam shares his real-world verdict on the XPeng G6 long range after a week on test.

Adam gives an honest assessment of the G6's strengths and weaknesses — a great looking EV with a well-built interior, but with a fiddly infotainment system, vague steering, and a ride quality that lets it down slightly. The pair also discuss the quirky oval steering wheel, boot space, real-world range, and how it stacks up against rivals including the Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5.

There's also talk of the upcoming XPeng L03 world premiere in Munich, the rise of Chinese car brands in Europe, Jeep's 85th anniversary, and whether either of them is bothered about missing the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Topics include:

• XPeng G6 long range — honest real-world review
• XPeng G6 vs Tesla Model Y and key rivals
• Jeep Avenger and Compass — Germany launch impressions
• Jeep's 85th anniversary and the new Avenger range
• XPeng L03 world premiere — Munich preview
• Chinese car brands vs legacy manufacturers
• BYD overtaking Tesla in global sales
• Goodwood Festival of Speed — are they missing out?
• What's coming — XPeng Munich, LEPAS L8, Kia launch
  

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