Xpeng's exclusive Australian distributor True EV enters external administration amid dispute
By Eve
TrueEV Distribution, the Sydney based exclusive importer and retailer for Chinese EV maker Xpeng in Australia since 2024, has been placed into external administration with Daniel Juratowitch and Barry Wight of Cor Cordis appointed. The move follows a dispute between the parties and affects 197 vehicles across Melbourne, Brisbane, Wollongong and Fremantle. Xpeng has sold 135 G6 electric SUVs in Australia so far this year and an estimated 2,100 in 2025.
Why it matters
The administration casts doubt over near term Xpeng sales and service continuity in Australia, a market where charging infrastructure planning often hinges on stable OEM distribution networks. Procurement teams and CPOs evaluating multi brand charging deployments will watch whether Xpeng secures a new distributor or exits, affecting site utilisation forecasts.
Source
- Original title
- “Xpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor True EV placed into external administration”
- Published
- 24 March 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 22 September 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Australia
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