Tesla Model 3 or Xpeng G6 for my first EV?

I'm in the process of buying my first EV and would love some advice.

I have a Tesla Model 3 Premium booked (delivery estimate is three to four months), but I'm also considering the Xpeng G6. I really like the G6's SUV shape, interior quality, tech features and fast charging.

The G6 is quoted at around 470km of range. I mostly drive around Dublin day to day, with eight to ten summer trips around Ireland of about 300-400km.

What I like about the Model 3 is the tech and features like Sentry Mode, the dashcam and the blind-spot camera when indicating.

What I'm unsure about with the G6 is the range and long-term resale value. Tesla has also released lots of new OTA features.

The price difference is €3,000. Your recommendation and view please?

NITHEESHA POOJARY (Dublin)

Jun 2026 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Nitheesha,

I prefer how the Model 3 drives and it is more efficient (that's energy consumption, not range) than the Xpeng in the real world, but the G6 has a far nicer interior and a more practical boot opening.

Over-the-air updates are not unique to Tesla – most carmakers do them.

The Xpeng G6 has the same blind-spot camera system and even its own Sentry Mode as the Tesla, too, so those aren't reasons to go for the Model 3 alone.

The entry-level G6's range is 470km, but there is a long-range model as well if you felt you needed more (its range is 525km), but we'd suggest it's not worth spending more on something you would only benefit from a few times a year. On those occasions, using a public charger won't be the end of the world.

Best advice we can give you is to make sure you test drive both cars properly before you decide.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor