Hyundai vs XPENG: which is better?
As of 2026, neither Hyundai nor XPENG is better outright — it depends on what you value. XPENG is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿1,189,000 (฿510,000 below Hyundai), while XPENG goes furthest on a charge at 690 km, 209 km more than its rival, and XPENG offers the wider choice with 6 models. XPENG is the simpler pick because it leads on both price and range; choose Hyundai only if a specific model or body style suits you better.
Hyundai and XPENG are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. Hyundai fields 3 models, priced from ฿1,699,000 up to ฿2,390,000 (average ฿1,972,667). XPENG fields 6 models, priced from ฿1,189,000 up to ฿2,789,000 (average ฿2,227,333).
On entry price, XPENG is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿510,000 below Hyundai. XPENG also leads on range, so it wins on both of the headline numbers buyers compare first.
For driving range, XPENG offers the longer maximum at 690 km, 209 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 439 km for Hyundai and 648 km for XPENG. On straight-line pace, XPENG posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 6.2s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into Hyundai is the IONIQ 5 Premium at ฿1,699,000 (384 km, 58 kWh), while XPENG opens with the G6 Standard RWD at ฿1,189,000 (505 km, 66 kWh). If outright range matters most, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Exclusive reaches 481 km and the XPENG X9 Executive reaches 690 km. At the top of each range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 First Edition is the flagship at ฿2,390,000 versus the XPENG X9 Luxury Special Color at ฿2,789,000.
In terms of choice, XPENG gives buyers the broader line-up with 6 models to pick from. Hyundai covers SUV body styles, while XPENG covers SUV, Van. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose XPENG to spend less getting in, or XPENG for the longest range on a single charge.
Both brands offer SUV body styles, so a head-to-head on the same segment is possible. Hyundai's prices span ฿691,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿1,600,000 for XPENG — the wider ladder gives XPENG more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing Hyundai against XPENG, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | Hyundai | XPENG |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 3 | 6 |
| Starting price | ฿1,699,000 | ฿1,189,000 |
| Top price | ฿2,390,000 | ฿2,789,000 |
| Average price | ฿1,972,667 | ฿2,227,333 |
| Max range | 481 km | 690 km |
| Average range | 439 km | 648 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 7.4s | 6.2s |
| Body types | SUV | SUV, Van |
Bottom line: XPENG leads on both price and range in this Hyundai vs XPENG match-up.