XPENG G6 update adds Park-Comfort mode for driver welfare

XPENG has pushed an over-the-air update to the G6 that does more than tweak the infotainment - it adds a Park-Comfort mode holding cabin cooling and screens on indefinitely while occupants stay inside, useful for drivers waiting in a hot car between jobs. For fleets running G6s through summer, that's a welfare feature delivered without a workshop visit. (XPENG UK)

The 5.9.5 release, announced 18 August 2026, touches ten modules including XCOMBO and XPILOT and bundles more than 50 smart-cabin and driver-assist enhancements. XCOMBO now supports over 450 customisable automation scenarios via app, and the XFREEBREATH filtration system claims to strip up to 99.9% of pollen and PM2.5 particles, delivering clean cabin air within five minutes - handy for drivers logging long hours in traffic. Smaller additions include 14-day voice-activated weather forecasts, and the G6 already has dual 50W wireless charging pads with cooling vents to stop phones overheating. (XPENG UK)

Why this matters: This is software-defined vehicle logic doing real work for fleet operators - no downtime, no dealer booking, just an update that lands on cars already on the road. Worth confirming with drivers that the update has actually installed, and building Park-Comfort mode into any driver-welfare guidance for hot-weather shifts.