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Chinese carmaker XPeng reveals sleek, quick-charging G6 SUV

The XPeng G6 electric SUV. XPeng
  • Chinese electric-car company XPeng just unveiled its latest and greatest model
  • It wants the new G6 SUV to be "a dream car for the younger generation."
  • It promises impressive range and lightning-fast charging speeds. 
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.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV. XPeng
 
The G6 compact SUV is sleek, stylish, and packs some impressive features.
The orange XPeng G6 debuts at the Shangai auto show in April.
The XPeng G6. XPeng
 
Its smooth curves and fluid shape help it cut through the air with minimal drag, boosting range.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV. XPeng
 
XPeng says the G6 will be able to drive up to 755 kilometers (469 miles) on a full charge, 71 kilometers (44 miles) farther than its previous models.
The Xpeng G6 electric SUV.
The Xpeng G6 electric SUV. ALY SONG/REUTERS
Tesla's Chinese-market Model Y SUV claims a range of up to 660 kilometers (410 miles), according to the company's website.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV. XPeng

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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.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV. XPeng
Last year, XPeng unveiled the G9, which it called "the world's fastest-charging electric SUV."
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.
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 XPeng G6 electric SUV.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV. XPeng
 
The G6's interior looks airy, minimalist, and clutter-free.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV. XPeng
 
Taking center stage is a 15-inch touchscreen that takes the place of most regular buttons.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.
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 XPeng G6 electric SUV.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV. XPeng
 
XPeng says it wants the G6 to be "a dream car for the younger generation."
The XPeng G6 electric SUV.
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 XPeng G6 electric SUV.
The XPeng G6 electric SUV. VCG/VCG via Getty Images
 
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