# Chinese automaker Xpeng announced in April it was establishing a “direct factory-backed [distribution] model’ in Australia.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-12 · PerthNow*

## Key points

- Xpeng ANZ will announce local G6 and X9 specs and pricing before the end of June 2024.
- Xpeng is establishing a factory-backed distribution network, separate from local distributor TrueEV, in Australia.
- Xpeng and TrueEV are in a legal dispute, with a court trial scheduled for October 2024.
- The updated G6 features a new exterior light bar, larger 15.6-inch touchscreen, and 800V charging.
- It is unclear if both Xpeng's factory-backed operation and TrueEV may simultaneously sell the brand in Australia.

**Companies:** Xpeng
**Countries:** Australia, China

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