{{Short description|Chinese car company}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}} {{Infobox company | name = Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. | subsid = [[#XPeng_AeroHT|AeroHT]] | module = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes|s=广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司|t=廣州小鵬汽車科技有限公司|j=Gwong2 Zau1 Siu2 Paang4 Hei3 Ce1 Fo1 Gei6 Jau5 Haan6 Gung1 Si1|p=Guǎngzhōu Xiǎopéng Qìchē Kējì Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī|order=st}} | logo = XPeng logo.svg | logo_upright = 1.25 | type = [[Public company|Public]] | owner = {{ubl|[[He Xiaopeng]] (18.7%)|[[Volkswagen Group]] (4.95%)|[[BlackRock]] (4.4%)|(''As of 31 December 2024'')<ref name="Annual6K2024" />}} | traded_as = {{NYSE|XPEV}}<br />{{HKEX|9868}} | industry = [[Automotive industry|Automotive]]<br>[[Aerospace manufacturer|Aerospace]] | foundation = {{Start date and age|2014|08|15|df=y}} | founder = {{Ubl|[[He Xiaopeng]]|[[Xia Heng]]|He Tao|Yang Chunlei<ref>{{cite news |last=Nan |first=Hua |title=This EV maker caters to young consumers by making driving easier and more fun |url=https://www.compasslist.com/insights/This-EV-maker-caters-to-young-consumers-by-making-driving-easier-and-more-fun |access-date=11 May 2019 |work=CompassList |date=24 December 2018 |archive-date=11 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511075927/https://www.compasslist.com/insights/This-EV-maker-caters-to-young-consumers-by-making-driving-easier-and-more-fun |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | location = [[Guangzhou]], [[Guangdong]], China | key_people = {{Plain list| * [[Wang Fengying]] (president) * He Xiaopeng (chairman) * Brian Gu Hongdi (vice chairman) }} | production = {{increase}} 429,445 vehicles (2025)<ref name="Annual6K2025" /> | revenue = {{Increase}} [[CN¥]]40.87 billion (2024)<ref name="Annual6K2024">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-16 |title=XPeng Inc. Full Year 2024 Form 20-F Report |url=https://ir.xiaopeng.com/static-files/ba4d4883-9dd1-468c-98cc-c145b644f9cc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250604101254/https://ir.xiaopeng.com/static-files/ba4d4883-9dd1-468c-98cc-c145b644f9cc |archive-date=2025-06-04 |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=XPeng Inc.}}</ref> | operating_income = {{Increase}} −[[CN¥]]6.66 billion (2024)<ref name="Annual6K2024" /> | net_income = {{Increase}} −[[CN¥]]5.79 billion (2024)<ref name="Annual6K2024" /> | assets = {{Decrease}} [[CN¥]]82,71 billion (2024)<ref name="Annual6K2024" /> | equity = {{Decrease}} [[CN¥]]31.27 billion (2024)<ref name="Annual6K2024" /> | num_employees = {{Increase}} 15,364 (''As of 31 December 2024'')<ref name="Annual6K2024" /> | homepage = {{URL|https://www.xpeng.com/|xpeng.com}} }}
'''Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd.''', [[Trade name|trading as]] '''XPeng Motors''' ({{lang-zh|c=小鹏汽车|p=Xiǎopéng Qìchē}}), commonly known as '''XPeng''', is a Chinese [[electric vehicle]] manufacturer. The company is headquartered in [[Guangzhou]], [[Guangdong]], with offices in [[Mountain View, California]], United States and [[Munich]], Germany. XPeng stock is publicly traded on the [[New York Stock Exchange]] and the [[Hong Kong Stock Exchange]].
==History== [[File:SZ 深圳 Shenzhen 南山 Nanshan 益田假日廣場 Yitian Holiday Plaza 商場 mall shop XPeng car showroom February 2024 R12S 01.jpg|thumb|An XPeng showroom in [[Shenzhen]], [[Guangdong]]]] [[File:XPengMotorsBeijingSanlitun2.jpg|thumb|An XPeng showroom at the [[Taikoo Li Sanlitun]] shopping center in [[Beijing]], [[China]]]] XPeng was co-founded in August 2014 by [[Xia Heng]] (Henry Xia) and He Tao, former senior executives at [[GAC Group]] with expertise in automotive technology and [[research and development]]. Initial backers included: the founder of [[UCWeb]] and former [[Alibaba Group|Alibaba]] executive [[He Xiaopeng]], namesake and current Chairman of XPeng, and [[Lei Jun]], the founder of [[Xiaomi]]. Prominent Chinese and international investors included Alibaba, [[Foxconn]] and [[IDG Capital]]. A further funding round in 2018 saw Alibaba's vice president [[Joseph Tsai]] join the corporate board of XPeng.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lin |first=Liza |date=28 January 2018 |title=Alibaba, Foxconn Invest in Chinese Electric-Vehicle Maker |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/alibaba-foxconn-invest-in-chinese-electric-vehicle-maker-1517193868 |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |access-date=8 April 2019 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=8 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408145021/https://www.wsj.com/articles/alibaba-foxconn-invest-in-chinese-electric-vehicle-maker-1517193868 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Alibaba, Foxconn lead $350 million funding in electric car startup |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-ev-funding/alibaba-foxconn-lead-350-million-funding-in-electric-car-startup-idUSKBN1FI0T1 |work=[[Reuters]].com |date=29 January 2018 |access-date=8 April 2019 |archive-date=8 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408145021/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-ev-funding/alibaba-foxconn-lead-350-million-funding-in-electric-car-startup-idUSKBN1FI0T1 |url-status=live }}</ref>
XPeng's subsidiary in the [[United States]], XMotors.ai held a permit for testing self-driving cars from the [[California Department of Motor Vehicles]] starting in September 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=Herger |first=Mario |date=4 September 2018 |title=Xmotors.ai 57th Company With California Test License |url=https://thelastdriverlicenseholder.com/2018/09/04/xmotors-ai-57th-company-with-california-test-license/ |work=The Last Driver License Holder |access-date=5 March 2020 |archive-date=11 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711233547/https://thelastdriverlicenseholder.com/2018/09/04/xmotors-ai-57th-company-with-california-test-license/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The permit was revoked in February 2020 due to XPeng's failure to submit a disengagement report.<ref>{{cite news |last=Shaw |first=Keith |date=27 February 2020 |title=Self-driving vehicles drove nearly 2.9M test miles in California |url=https://www.therobotreport.com/self-driving-vehicles-drove-nearly-2-9m-test-miles-in-california/ |work=The Robot Report |access-date=5 March 2020 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301215249/https://www.therobotreport.com/self-driving-vehicles-drove-nearly-2-9m-test-miles-in-california/ |url-status=live }}</ref> XPeng Motors then received a renewed Autonomous Vehicles Testing Permit from the [[California Department of Motor Vehicles]] in March 2020.
XPeng started production of its first model, the [[XPeng G3]] SUV, in November 2018.<ref name="FormF-1">{{cite web |title=Form F-1, Registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 for XPeng Inc. |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1810997/000119312520212871/d890887df1.htm |website=sec.gov |publisher=[[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]] |date=7 August 2020 |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=28 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928063224/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1810997/000119312520212871/d890887df1.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> It launched the G3 in December 2018 at the 2018 [[Consumer Electronics Show]] in [[Las Vegas]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xpeng-motors-premieres-its-ev-g3-at-2018-international-with-4-prominent-attributes-to-usher-in-a-new-era-of-autonomous-driving-experience-300580602.html|title=Xpeng Motors premieres its EV-G3 at 2018 International with 4 prominent attributes to Usher in A new Era of Autonomous Driving Experience.|publisher=XPeng Motors|via=[[PR Newswire]]|date=10 January 2018|access-date=12 July 2019|archive-date=23 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323234732/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xpeng-motors-premieres-its-ev-g3-at-2018-international-with-4-prominent-attributes-to-usher-in-a-new-era-of-autonomous-driving-experience-300580602.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Vijayenthiran|first=Viknesh|date=11 January 2018|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1114722_chinese-electric-car-startup-xpeng-shows-g3-suv-at-2018-ces|title=Chinese electric car startup Xpeng shows G3 SUV at 2018 CES|website=Motor Authority|access-date=12 July 2019|archive-date=12 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712125439/https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1114722_chinese-electric-car-startup-xpeng-shows-g3-suv-at-2018-ces|url-status=live}}</ref>
Its second model, the [[XPeng P7|P7]], a four-door electric sedan, premiered in April 2019 at the 2019 [[Auto Shanghai]] show<ref>{{cite news |last=Xie |first=Yu |title=Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng unveils P7 four-door coupe at Auto Shanghai 2019, months after SUV roll out |url=https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3006444/chinese-electric-vehicle-maker-xpeng-unveils-p7-four-door-coupe |access-date=18 April 2019 |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=16 April 2019 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417140215/https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3006444/chinese-electric-vehicle-maker-xpeng-unveils-p7-four-door-coupe |url-status=live }}</ref> and started deliveries to customers in June 2020.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Blanco|first=Sebastian|date=29 June 2020|title=Xpeng Starts P7 Electric Sedan Deliveries In China, Taking On Tesla|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastianblanco/2020/06/29/xpeng-starts-p7-electric-sedan-deliveries-in-china-taking-on-tesla/|magazine=[[Forbes]]|access-date=2020-08-28|archive-date=9 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809094149/https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastianblanco/2020/06/29/xpeng-starts-p7-electric-sedan-deliveries-in-china-taking-on-tesla/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=DeAngelis |first=Marc |date=27 April 2020 |title=Xpeng claims its Chinese-made EV can outlast a Model 3 |url=https://www.engadget.com/xpeng-p7-ev-183226796.html |website=[[Engadget]] |access-date=30 November 2020 |archive-date=4 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004203413/https://www.engadget.com/xpeng-p7-ev-183226796.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
In May 2019, XPeng launched a [[vehicle for hire]] company with its own vehicles to serve Guangzhou.<ref>{{cite news |last=Liao |first=Rita |date=16 May 2019 |url=https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/16/xpeng-ride-hailing/ |title=China's Tesla wannabe Xpeng starts ride-hailing service |work=[[TechCrunch]] |access-date=27 September 2021 |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920215126/https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/16/xpeng-ride-hailing/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In November 2019, XPeng raised US$400 million in a third fundraising round, which saw Xiaomi join as a strategic investor of XPeng.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kharpal|first=Arjun|date=12 November 2019|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/13/ev-maker-xpeng-motors-raises-400-million-from-investors-including-xiaomi.html|title=Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng raises $400 million from investors such as Xiaomi|work=CNBC.com|access-date=14 November 2019|archive-date=13 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113141848/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/13/ev-maker-xpeng-motors-raises-400-million-from-investors-including-xiaomi.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Korosec |first=Kirsten |date=13 November 2019 |title=Chinese EV startup XPeng Motors raises $400 million, takes on Xiaomi as strategic investor |url=https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/12/chinese-ev-startup-xpeng-motors-raises-400-million-takes-on-xiaomi-as-strategic-investor/ |work=TechCrunch |access-date=5 March 2020 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301191557/https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/12/chinese-ev-startup-xpeng-motors-raises-400-million-takes-on-xiaomi-as-strategic-investor/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2020, XPeng raised US$500 million from a group of investors including [[Aspex]], [[Coatue Management|Coatue]], [[Hillhouse Capital]] and [[Sequoia Capital China]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Kharpal|first=Arjun|date=20 July 2020|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/20/chinese-tesla-rival-xpeng-motor-raises-500-million.html|title=Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng Motors raises $500 million as it begins deliveries of new sedan|work=CNBC.com|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518150731/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/20/chinese-tesla-rival-xpeng-motor-raises-500-million.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2020, XPeng raised an additional US$400 million from a group of investors including Alibaba, [[Qatar Investment Authority]] and [[Abu Dhabi]]'s sovereign wealth fund [[Mubadala]]. On 27 August 2020, XPeng raised US$1.5 billion with an [[initial public offering|IPO]] on the [[New York Stock Exchange]], where its shares climbed more than 40% on the first day of trading.<ref>{{cite web|last= Shen|first= Jill|date= 2020-08-28|title= Xpeng shares soar 41% in US debut, market cap nears Chinese auto giants|url= https://technode.com/2020/08/28/xpeng-shares-soar-41-in-us-debut-market-cap-nears-chinese-auto-giants/|website= TechNode.com|access-date= 2020-08-28|archive-date= 9 November 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001240/https://technode.com/2020/08/28/xpeng-shares-soar-41-in-us-debut-market-cap-nears-chinese-auto-giants/|url-status= live}}</ref> In March 2021, the company received a US$76.9 million funding from Guangdong Yuecai Investment Holdings Co.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kharpal|first=Arjun|date=2021-03-15|title=Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng Motors gets $76 million investment from government|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/15/chinese-tesla-rival-xpeng-motors-gets-76-million-investment-from-government.html|work=CNBC.com|access-date=2021-03-15|archive-date=15 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315063816/https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/15/chinese-tesla-rival-xpeng-motors-gets-76-million-investment-from-government.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As of May 2021, 23% of XPeng shares are owned by He Xiaopeng, and 12% by Alibaba Group.<ref name="Bradsher">{{cite news|last=Bradsher|first=Keith|author-link=Keith Bradsher|date=2021-05-04|title=As Cars Go Electric, China Builds a Big Lead in Factories|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/04/business/china-electric-cars.html|access-date=2021-05-04|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504152006/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/04/business/china-electric-cars.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In the third quarter of 2021, revenue for XPeng rose over 500% compared to the year before. It had also increased its R&D team by about a third since the year before.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/xpeng-buckles-up-top-line-races-ahead-2021-08-27/|title=Xpeng buckles up as top line races ahead|publisher=Reuters|date=27 August 2021|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=2 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902073537/https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/xpeng-buckles-up-top-line-races-ahead-2021-08-27/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2021, for the first time, XPeng started exporting its flagship P7 sedan. Its first international market was [[Norway]], starting in August.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kharpal|first=Arjun|date=24 August 2021|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/24/xpeng-begins-shipping-p7-sedan-to-norway-for-the-first-time.html|title=Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng starts exporting flagship P7 sedan for the first time|work=CNBC.com|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=20 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920161923/https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/24/xpeng-begins-shipping-p7-sedan-to-norway-for-the-first-time.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2021, the company's [[XPeng P5|P5]] subcompact sedan became able to read traffic lights.<ref>{{cite news|last=Chan|first=Bobo|date=11 August 2021|url=https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3144695/chinas-ev-war-xpengs-p5-electric-car-can-now-read-traffic-lights|title=China's EV war: Xpeng's P5 electric car can now read traffic lights as it tops JD Power's survey in outsmarting Tesla|work=South China Morning Post|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=29 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929153439/https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3144695/chinas-ev-war-xpengs-p5-electric-car-can-now-read-traffic-lights|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2021, XPeng brought its P5 to market. It is the first production car to be equipped with [[lidar]] sensors for [[advanced driver-assistance systems]] (ADAS).<ref name="Ouyang">{{cite news|last=Ouyang|first=Iris|date=2021-04-14|title=Tesla's Chinese rival Xpeng ups the self-driving game with world's first mass-produced LiDAR in P5 sedan, defying Elon Musk|work=Southeastern China Morning Post|url=https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3129530/teslas-chinese-rival-xpeng-ups-self-driving-game-worlds-first|access-date=2021-04-27|archive-date=15 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715214754/https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3129530/teslas-chinese-rival-xpeng-ups-self-driving-game-worlds-first|url-status=live}}</ref>
In October 2021, XPeng's subsidiary [[HT Aero]] announced $500 million in funding and the design for a [[flying car]] with a planned launch in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kharpal|first=Arjun|date=2021-10-24|title=Chinese EV maker Xpeng launches flying car that can also operate on roads; plans for 2024 rollout|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/24/xpeng-launches-flying-car-that-can-also-operate-on-roads.html|access-date=2021-10-24|website=CNBC.com|language=en|archive-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024120906/https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/24/xpeng-launches-flying-car-that-can-also-operate-on-roads.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Xpeng-backed urban air mobility company, HT Aero, raises $500M|url=https://news.yahoo.com/xpeng-backed-urban-air-mobility-090039100.html|access-date=2021-10-24|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US|first=Rebecca|last=Bellan|date=2021-10-19|archive-date=20 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020090608/https://news.yahoo.com/xpeng-backed-urban-air-mobility-090039100.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Chuck |date=September 7, 2024 |title=Flying Car Company Introduces the Land Aircraft Carrier |url=https://www.iotworldtoday.com/flying-vehicles/flying-car-company-introduces-the-land-aircraft-carrier |access-date=2026-03-06 |website=IOT World Today |language=en}}</ref>
In April 2023, XPeng unveiled the XPeng G6 at the 2023 [[Shanghai Auto Show]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=XPENG Debuts G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV at Auto Shanghai 2023|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230418005728/en/XPENG-Debuts-G6-Ultra-Smart-Coupe-SUV-at-Auto-Shanghai-2023|access-date=2023-06-16|website=businesswire.com|language=en-US|first=Rebecca|last=Bellan|date=2023-04-18|archive-date=16 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616044819/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230418005728/en/XPENG-Debuts-G6-Ultra-Smart-Coupe-SUV-at-Auto-Shanghai-2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 21 June 2023, XPeng announced a partnership with ACCESS Europe in the field of [[in-car infotainment]] systems.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-21 |title=Premium EV Manufacturer XPENG Chooses ACCESS To Provide In-Vehicle Infotainment |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/premium-ev-manufacturer-xpeng-chooses-080000918.html |access-date=2023-06-25 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US |archive-date=25 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625113307/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/premium-ev-manufacturer-xpeng-chooses-080000918.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
In August 2023, it was announced XPeng had agreed to acquire the autonomous driving technology unit of the [[Beijing]]-headquartered [[vehicle for hire]] company, [[DiDi]], in exchange for $744 million worth of shares.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leggett |first=David |date=2023-08-29 |title=Signal: Xpeng to acquire Didi's self-driving unit |url=https://www.just-auto.com/news/signal-xpeng-to-acquire-didis-self-driving-unit/ |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=Just Auto |language=en-US |archive-date=29 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829123929/https://www.just-auto.com/news/signal-xpeng-to-acquire-didis-self-driving-unit/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In March 2025, He Xiaopeng, chairman of Xpeng Motors, announced that the first mass production of the split flying car [[land aircraft carrier]] is expected to be achieved in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=小鹏汽车计划2026年量产分体式飞行汽车 |url=https://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2025-03-09/doc-inenzaws8002155.shtml |website=新浪财经 |date=2025-03-09 |last=中关村在线 |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS8ByuSmJ38 |title=Xpeng AEROHT Flying Car & Land Aircraft Carrier (CES 2025) |date=2025-01-14 |last=Miss GoElectric |access-date=2026-03-06 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
=== Partnership with Volkswagen === On 26 July 2023, the [[Volkswagen Group]] announced its investment of $700 million in XPeng for purchasing 4.99% stake of the company. The VW Group will collaborate with XPeng to develop two VW brand electric models for the mid-size segment in the Chinese market in 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-26 |title=Volkswagen to expand China EV line-up with Xpeng, SAIC partnerships |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-expand-china-line-up-with-xpeng-saic-partnerships-2023-07-26/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726144159/https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-expand-china-line-up-with-xpeng-saic-partnerships-2023-07-26/ |archive-date=26 July 2023 |access-date=2023-07-26 |work=Reuters |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=More e-models for fast-growing e-mobility market in China: VW brand and Audi agree strategic cooperations with local automakers |url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/more-e-models-for-fast-growing-e-mobility-market-in-china-vw-brand-and-audi-agree-strategic-cooperations-with-local-automakers-17495 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726162602/https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/more-e-models-for-fast-growing-e-mobility-market-in-china-vw-brand-and-audi-agree-strategic-cooperations-with-local-automakers-17495 |archive-date=26 July 2023 |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Volkswagen Newsroom |language=en}}</ref>
In February 2024, XPeng and [[Volkswagen Group]] signed a technology cooperation and joint development agreement on platform and software. Through joint procurement and the joint development of the vehicle design and engineering, the product development cycle will be shortened by more than 30%. Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd. (VCTC) in [[Hefei]] is responsible for this cooperation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=大众汽车集团（中国）媒体中心 |url=https://www.volkswagengroupchina.com.cn/MediaCenter/News/Detail?itemid=7814321e-4040-4197-80e1-be6b91636e61&language=en |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=www.volkswagengroupchina.com.cn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=小鹏汽车与大众汽车集团签订战略技术合作联合开发协议并且订立联合采购计划-小鹏汽车官网 |url=https://www.xiaopeng.com/news/company_news/5259.html |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=www.xiaopeng.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-29 |title=Ready for next EV push: Volkswagen enters into agreement with XPENG for fast joint development of two smart e-cars |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/articles/ready-for-next-ev-push-volkswagen-enters-into-agreement-with-xpeng-for-fast-joint-development-of-two-smart-e-cars-18246 |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=Volkswagen Group |language=en}}</ref>
In April 2024, XPeng and Volkswagen Group signed an electronic and electrical architecture ("E/E Architecture") technology strategic cooperation framework agreement. XPeng and Volkswagen Group will jointly develop a new architecture based on XPeng's latest electronic and electrical architecture, which will be applied to the CMP platform developed by Volkswagen for the Chinese market, and mass production will begin in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=第一财经 |date=2024-04-17 |title=大众汽车将和小鹏联合开发电子电气架构，2026年量产装车 |url=https://finance.sina.com.cn/jjxw/2024-04-17/doc-inascxcq9279250.shtml |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=finance.sina.com.cn}}</ref>
In January 2025, Xpeng reached strategic cooperation agreements with Volkswagen China and [[BP Pulse]], and both parties will open their own charging networks in mainland China to each other;<ref>{{Cite news |author=陈镜安 |date=2025-01-14 |title=新增2万枪充电桩！继大众后，小鹏又牵手能源巨头bp |url=https://m.mp.oeeee.com/a/BAAFRD0000202501141044506.html |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123100349/https://m.mp.oeeee.com/a/BAAFRD0000202501141044506.html |archivedate=2025-01-23 |accessdate=2025-01-23 |work=南方都市报}}</ref> Xpeng also plans to build a joint-branded ultra-fast charging station with Volkswagen.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-06 |title=小鹏汽车与大众汽车中国宣布合作建设超快充网络 |url=https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/shenji/2025-01-06/doc-inecywaa8750346.shtml |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250106022052/https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/shenji/2025-01-06/doc-inecywaa8750346.shtml |archivedate=2025-01-06 |accessdate=2025-01-06 |work=新浪科技}}</ref>
In August 2025, XPeng released its first-half financial report, revealing that the company generated 1.72 billion RMB profit in technology licensing fees from Volkswagen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=毛利率60%，小鹏半年赚了大众17.2亿！何小鹏：9月月销4万_财经频道_中华网 |url=https://finance.china.com/TMT/13004688/20250820/48738044.html |access-date=2025-09-12 |website=finance.china.com}}</ref>
In August 2025, XPeng and Volkswagen Group signed an Agreement on Expanding E/E Architecture Technical Collaboration ("Expanded Technical Collaboration"). The signing of this agreement marks that the E/E Architecture will be not only integrated into Volkswagen's electric vehicle platforms, but also deployed across its ICE and PHEV platforms in China, thereby significantly expanding the strategic technical collaboration to broader markets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XPENG and the Volkswagen Group Announce Entry into Agreement on Expanding E/E Architecture Technical Collaboration |url=https://ir.xiaopeng.com/zh-hans/news-releases/news-release-details/xpeng-and-volkswagen-group-announce-entry-agreement-expanding-ee |website=XPeng official website }}{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
In November 2025, Xpeng announced a new driver-assist system designed for navigating narrow roads, which they say will be rolled out by the first quarter of 2026. The system is claimed to be able to navigate cars smoothly through the narrow streets and will be opened to other car makers, with Volkswagen being its first client.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheng |first=Evelyn |date=2025-11-05 |title=Xpeng to let other carmakers use its partly-autonomous driving system |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/xpeng-to-let-other-carmakers-use-its-partly-autonomous-driving-system.html |access-date=2025-12-09 |website=CNBC |language=en}}</ref>
== Technology ==
=== Autonomous driving (XPILOT) === XPeng uses a combination of [[lidar]], [[radar]], and a [[camera]] for driver aid. The lidar system uses laser light to recreate a 3D space by measuring the distance between itself and objects by measuring the time it takes for the laser light to bounce back.<ref>{{cite web|title=What is Lidar?|url=https://velodynelidar.com/what-is-lidar/|website=[[Velodyne Lidar]]|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=18 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918004407/https://velodynelidar.com/what-is-lidar/|url-status=live}}</ref> Xinzhou Wu stated "Lidar will provide the 3D drivable space and precise depth estimation to small moving obstacles even like kids and pets, and obviously, other pedestrians and the motorbikes which are a nightmare for anybody who's working on driving",<ref name="Liao2021">{{cite web|last=Liao|first=Rita|date=14 April 2021|title=China's Xpeng in the race to automate EVs with lidar|url=https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/13/xpeng-lidar-adas/|website=TechCrunch|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=17 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917192208/https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/13/xpeng-lidar-adas/|url-status=live}}</ref> The radar will provide the vehicles with the ability to detect the speed and location of an object. The camera will provide the vehicle with basic semantic information as stated by Xinzhou Wu. XPeng introduced their first vehicle equipped with LiDAR in 2021 with the [[XPeng P5|P5]].<ref name="Liao2021" /> In late 2024, XPeng released their first vehicle equipped with XPILOT that uses a new 'vision-only' sensor suite lacking a LiDAR sensor with the [[XPeng P7+|P7+]], which instead relies on 4D mmWave radars which can measure [[Altitude angle|altitude]] and LOFIC camera sensors which can better handle glare. In 2025, models previously equipped with LiDARs were refreshed with the new system and had their LiDAR systems removed.
=== Battery === Initially, XPeng's batteries were developed by China's largest battery manufacturer, [[Contemporary Amperex Technology]] (CATL).<ref>{{cite press release|title=CATL and Honda Sign Agreement to Form Comprehensive Strategic Alliance on Batteries for New Energy Vehicles|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/catl-and-honda-sign-agreement-to-form-comprehensive-strategic-alliance-on-batteries-for-new-energy-vehicles-301091433.html|publisher=[[Contemporary Amperex Technology]]|via=PR Newswire|date=10 July 2020|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=15 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015041945/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/catl-and-honda-sign-agreement-to-form-comprehensive-strategic-alliance-on-batteries-for-new-energy-vehicles-301091433.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
XPeng has moved to offering [[lithium iron phosphate battery|LFP batteries]] options in addition to the original [[NMC battery]] options, which do not use expensive cobalt.<ref name="Manthey">{{cite web|last=Manthey|first=Nora|date=2 March 2021|title=Xpeng confirms new LFP battery for P7 & G3 electric cars|url=https://www.electrive.com/2021/03/02/xpeng-confirms-new-lfp-battery-for-p7-and-g3-electric-cars/|website=electrive.com|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=2 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802211431/https://www.electrive.com/2021/03/02/xpeng-confirms-new-lfp-battery-for-p7-and-g3-electric-cars/|url-status=live}}</ref> In early 2021, "Xpeng announces they were launching new versions of the P7 sedan and G3 SUV with LFP batteries. The new versions with lithium iron phosphate cells will be available for the rear-wheel-drive P7 sports sedan first."<ref name="Manthey" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Kane|first=Mark|date=27 April 2020|title=CATL's LFP CTP Batteries Coming To European EVs In 2020|url=https://insideevs.com/news/415249/catl-lfp-ctp-batteries-europe-evs/|website=InsideEVs|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=21 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021001749/https://insideevs.com/news/415249/catl-lfp-ctp-batteries-europe-evs/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2025, XPeng updated most of their vehicles to have battery options capable of 5[[C-rate|C charge rates]], which are capable of charging from 10{{En dash}}80% in approximately 12 minutes.
==== Charging network, fast charging stations ==== {{See also|New energy vehicles in China#Charging and refueling infrastructure}} XPeng offers free lifetime charging similar to what Tesla has offered their customers around the world.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kane|first=Mark|date=10 May 2021|title=China: Xpeng's Charging Network Exceeds 1,000 Stations|url=https://insideevs.com/news/506497/china-xpeng-charging-network-expands/|website=InsideEVs|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=17 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917045125/https://insideevs.com/news/506497/china-xpeng-charging-network-expands/|url-status=live}}</ref> XPeng's charging network has expanded to over 1,000 [[charging station]]s within China, and customers have access to another 200,000 third party stations positioned in major cities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Charging|url=https://en.xiaopeng.com/charging.html|website=xiaopeng.com|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=20 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920101239/https://en.xiaopeng.com/charging.html|url-status=live}}</ref> XPeng intends to construct more than 50 S4 sites in large cities by the end of 2022, with an additional 20 sites each in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, with Shenzhen following in 2023. By 2025, Xpeng hopes to have 2,000 super-fast charging stations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-26 |title=Xpeng has launched 7 supercharging stations in China |url=https://www.electrive.com/2022/09/26/xpeng-has-launched-7-supercharging-stations-in-china/ |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=electrive.com |language=en-US |archive-date=7 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207130202/https://www.electrive.com/2022/09/26/xpeng-has-launched-7-supercharging-stations-in-china/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Humanoid Robot (Iron) === [[File:XPeng Iron at Auto Guangzhou 2025 20251123.jpg|thumb|XPeng Iron Robot]] On 8 November 2024, XPeng unveiled its first humanoid robot, Iron at its 2024 AI Day event. This marks a major leap for the company into robotics, with expansive technologies beyond car manufacturing and staying competitive in the EV global market. With a height of 5<nowiki>'8'' and weight of 154 pounds (70 kilograms), Iron has more than 60 joints with 200 degrees of freedom to maneuver and is currently in XPeng'</nowiki>s production lines, helping in the assembly of the upcoming [[XPeng P7+|P7+]] model. The robots have also been integrated into the company's internal operations, such as in factories and stores applications.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-08 |title=China's EV maker XPENG unveils Iron robot with 60 joints to mimic human movements |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-ev-maker-xpeng-unveils-151630798.html |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Turing AI chip === XPeng first began recruiting a chip team in late 2020, with recruitment efforts accelerating in April 2021. The company initially contracted [[Marvell Technology|Marvell]] to handle [[Back-end design|backend design]] and [[System on a chip|SoC integration]] in 2020, but the deal was cancelled in 2022 as XPeng felt Marvell's lack of experience in the segment and average investment would lead to project delays.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Zhou |first1=Ward |last2=Shen |first2=Jill |date=2022-10-10 |title=Chinese EV makers bets on self-produced chips · TechNode |url=https://technode.com/2022/10/10/chinese-ev-makers-nio-xpeng-and-li-auto-expand-bets-on-self-produced-chips-report/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=TechNode |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ma |first=Hui |date=2022-10-08 |title= |script-title=zh:晚点独家丨蔚小理造芯：谁在激进，谁在谨慎 |trans-title=LatePost Exclusive: Nio, XPeng, and Li Auto Make Chips: Who's Being Radical and Who's Being Cautious? |url=https://www.latepost.com/news/dj_detail?id=1333 |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=www.latepost.com}}</ref> In 2022, XPeng contracted [[Socionext]] to handle SoC integration efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-07-09 |title=Nio, Xpeng's in-house developed smart driving chips closer to being put to use, report says |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/07/09/nio-xpeng-smart-driving-chips-closer-to-use/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}</ref> XPeng announced that the chip had a successful [[tape-out]] in August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-08-28 |title=Xpeng's in-house AI chip for EVs, robots, flying cars hits major milestone |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/08/28/xpeng-turing-ai-chip-tape-out/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
In June 2025, XPeng launched their first self-developed computer chip called Turing in the [[XPeng G7|G7]]. It is aimed at powering high-end AI models for autonomous driving [[Advanced driver-assistance system|ADAS]] functions, but is also used to power in-cabin AI assistants in some models. Each chip has a 40-core processor, two [[Neural processing unit|NPUs]], and 64{{Spaces}}GB of LPDDR5x-8533 RAM on a 256-bit bus for 273{{Spaces}}GB/s of bandwidth. It also has two [[Image signal processor|ISPs]], dedicated to AI perception and image synthesis respectively. This allows for a single chip to output 750{{Spaces}}TOPS of sparse compute, and XPeng says that it can run AI models with up to 30 billion parameters, while the custom design allows for 20% higher utilization compared to using previous off-the-shelf solutions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miao |first=Liu |date=2025-06-11 |title=Xpeng to debut G7 SUV with its in-house AI chip, promising unprecedented computing power |url=https://carnewschina.com/2025/06/11/xpeng-to-debut-g7-suv-with-its-in-house-ai-chip-promising-unprecedented-computing-power/ |access-date=2025-09-03 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-20 |title=The Computing Power Race of NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto {{!}} ChinaEVHome |url=https://chinaevhome.com/2025/06/20/the-computing-power-race-of-nio-xpeng-and-li-auto/ |access-date=2025-09-03 |website=chinaevhome.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
XPeng is open to supplying Turing AI chips to other automakers, including an agreement to integrate the chips into some Chinese-market Volkswagen models launching in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2025-06-12 |title=Xpeng working to integrate its Turing smart driving chip into some VW models in China, report says |url=https://cnevpost.com/2025/06/12/xpeng-integrate-turing-chip-vw-models-china/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Production == Xpeng manufactures most of its cars in a wholly owned factory in [[Zhaoqing]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Xpeng Opens Up New Smart EV Factory | website=RoboticsTomorrow | date=2020-05-19 | url=https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/story/2020/06/xpeng-opens-up-new-smart-ev-factory/15343/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916100824/https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/story/2020/06/xpeng-opens-up-new-smart-ev-factory/15343/ | archive-date=2025-09-16 | url-status=live | access-date=2025-09-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=XPeng renovates Zhaoqing plant's production line for upcoming new car model | website=Gasgoo | date=2023-12-31 | url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/new_energy/70030986.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250216205259/https://autonews.gasgoo.com/new_energy/70030986.html | archive-date=2025-02-16 | url-status=live | access-date=2025-09-16}}</ref> As of 2025, other production plants are under construction in [[Wuhan]]<ref name="Randall">{{cite web|last=Randall|first=Chris|date=9 April 2021|title=Xpeng to build another factory in Wuhan|url=https://www.electrive.com/2021/04/09/xpeng-to-build-another-factory-in-wuhan/|website=electrive.com|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=22 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922014053/https://www.electrive.com/2021/04/09/xpeng-to-build-another-factory-in-wuhan/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Guangzhou]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Moloughney|first=Tom|date=3 October 2020|title=XPeng Announces New Manufacturing Plant In Guangzhou|url=https://insideevs.com/news/447119/xpeng-new-factory-guangzhou/|website=InsideEVs|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=11 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011141949/https://insideevs.com/news/447119/xpeng-new-factory-guangzhou/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Xue | first=Yujie | title=Xpeng CEO says flying car market will be bigger than EVs over next 2 decades | website=South China Morning Post | date=2025-03-29 | url=https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3304411/xpeng-bets-big-flying-cars-us413-million-investment-new-guangzhou-factory | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916101001/https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3304411/xpeng-bets-big-flying-cars-us413-million-investment-new-guangzhou-factory | archive-date=2025-09-16 | url-status=live | access-date=2025-09-16}}</ref> Cars for the European market are manufactured in [[Graz]], [[Austria]], in partnership with [[Magna Steyr]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Ren | first=Daniel | title=China's Xpeng launches EV production in Europe with Austria's Magna Steyr | website=South China Morning Post | date=2025-09-15 | url=https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3325572/chinas-xpeng-launches-ev-production-europe-austrias-magna-steyr | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250915162652/https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3325572/chinas-xpeng-launches-ev-production-europe-austrias-magna-steyr | archive-date=2025-09-15 | url-status=live | access-date=2025-09-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Lew | first=Linda | title=China's Xpeng Partners With Magna to Produce EVs in Austria | website=Bloomberg | date=2025-09-15 | url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-15/china-s-xpeng-partners-with-magna-to-produce-evs-in-austria | access-date=2025-09-16| archive-url=https://archive.today/20250915162616/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-15/china-s-xpeng-partners-with-magna-to-produce-evs-in-austria | archive-date=2025-09-15}}</ref>
== Overseas markets == === Europe === In late December 2020, XPeng stated it would be delivering the [[XPeng G3|G3]] SUV to Norway. "Our launch in Europe comes just as consumers are shifting in increasingly large numbers to more sustainable personal transport, and at a tipping point where governments around the world are stepping up their zero-emission efforts", said He. XPeng has also decided that it would be selling its P7 EV sedan to the European market this year.<ref name="Pene-Lassus">{{cite web|last=Pène-Lassus|first=Maïlys|date=6 January 2021|title=Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Chinese-EV-maker-Xpeng-and-rivals-bet-on-European-market|work=[[Nikkei Asia]]|access-date=27 September 2021|archive-date=27 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927232724/https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Chinese-EV-maker-Xpeng-and-rivals-bet-on-European-market|url-status=live}}</ref>
As of 2021, XPeng has sold 211 G3 SUVs in Norway.<ref name="Pene-Lassus" /> XPeng stated it will be tough to break into the European auto market but with policies in Europe further encouraging the purchase of EV cars, XPeng will seek to find those consumers. Without infrastructure to build XPeng vehicles, it will also add to the challenge of breaking into the European auto market.<ref name="Pene-Lassus" />
At IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, XPeng announced its expansion to the German and market starting 2024 and plans to enter further European markets later.<ref>{{cite web |title=XPeng announces Entry Into the German Market |url=https://www.heyxpeng.com/news/018a5ef8384d8a206c962c9e8a520167 |website=www.heyxpeng.com |access-date=5 September 2023 |date=2023-09-04 |archive-date=25 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925052020/https://www.heyxpeng.com/news/018a5ef8384d8a206c962c9e8a520167 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2025, at the [[Milan Design Week]], sales of the [[XPeng G6|G6]] and [[XPeng G9|G9]] models in Italy were announced.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spada |first=Nicola |date=2025-04-22 |title=XPeng debutta in Italia nel 2025 con SUV G6 e G9 |url=https://www.quotidianomotori.com/automobili/xpeng-italia-2025-suv-elettrici-g6-g9/ |access-date=2025-09-18 |website=Quotidiano Motori |language=it-IT}}</ref>
=== Hong Kong === On 7 July 2021, XPeng debuted on the [[Hong Kong Stock Exchange]]. The choice to bring the company to the exchange before a second listing could result in the company taking a better position in the city's share indexes. As a [[Dual-listed company|dual-primary listing]], XPeng will be eligible for [[Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect|Stock Connect]], an investment channel facilitating trade between Hong Kong and mainland China. With its listing in Hong Kong, XPeng became the first US-listed Chinese firm with dual primary listing. The move will as well provide some security for the company in the event of being kicked off the US market.<ref>{{cite news|last=Yang|first=Jing|date=2021-07-07|title=Chinese EV Maker XPeng Makes Debut in Hong Kong|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-ev-maker-xpeng-makes-debut-in-hong-kong-11625647056|work=The Wall Street Journal|access-date=2021-07-07|archive-date=7 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707140404/https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-ev-maker-xpeng-makes-debut-in-hong-kong-11625647056|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Yiu|first1=Enoch|last2=Lee|first2=Georgina|date=2021-07-07|title=Tesla challenger Xpeng loses gains in Hong Kong stock debut amid tech sector wobble|url=https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3140104/tesla-challenger-xpeng-climbs-18-cent-hong-kong-trading|work=South China Morning Post|access-date=2021-07-07|archive-date=7 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707035441/https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3140104/tesla-challenger-xpeng-climbs-18-cent-hong-kong-trading|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Pacheco|first1=Filipe|last2=Cheng|first2=John|date=7 July 2021|title=Chinese EV Maker XPeng Ends Flat in Hong Kong Trading Debut|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-07/ev-maker-xpeng-edges-higher-in-hong-kong-dual-listing-debut|work=Bloomberg|access-date=2021-07-07|archive-date=27 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927191846/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-07/ev-maker-xpeng-edges-higher-in-hong-kong-dual-listing-debut|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Singapore === XPeng launched the G6 in Singapore in July 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khoo |first=David |date=2024-07-25 |title=XPENG G6 is launched in the Singapore CBD. Prices start from S$209,999 |url=https://www.theedgesingapore.com/options/drive/xpeng-g6-launched-singapore-cbd-prices-start-s209999 |website=The Edge Singapore}}</ref> and opened its first showroom in November.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-02 |title=小鹏汽车登陆新加坡 首家旗舰展厅开幕 |url=https://www.8world.com/singapore/xpeng-in-singapore-opening-its-first-flagship-showroom-2610561 |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=8world |language=en}}</ref> According to XPeng, the G6 was one of the three best-selling fully-electric SUV models in the city-state, and had approximately the same monthly sales figures as rival manufacturer [[Tesla, Inc.|Tesla]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-11-05 |title=Xpeng says G6 cracks top 3 pure electric SUV sales in Singapore |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/11/05/xpeng-g6-top-3-pure-electric-suv-sales-singapore/ |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Malaysia === XPeng launched the G6 in Malaysia on 27 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2024/08/27/2024-xpeng-g6-launched-in-malaysia/|title=2024 Xpeng G6 launched in Malaysia - cheaper than Tesla Model Y; up to 570 km EV range; from RM166k - paultan.org|date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
XPeng opened its first dealership in Malaysia at Glenmarie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27 August 2024. New Xpeng dealerships will be opened in Penang, Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan by October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2024/08/27/bermaz-xpeng-dealership-network-plan/|title=Bermaz Xpeng dealership network – Glenmarie first location, Penang soon; Johor, Melaka, N9 by October - paultan.org|date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
=== Indonesia === XPeng had its brand launch in Indonesia in January 2025. The brand is distributed by local electronics distributor Erajaya Group.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XPENG to begin producing G6, X9 models in Indonesia in second half of 2025 |url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/m/70036300.html |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=autonews.gasgoo.com |archive-date=2 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250702025412/https://autonews.gasgoo.com/m/70036300.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In July 2025, XPeng started its first [[Knock-down kit|knock-down]] assembly operations in Indonesia, at a facility owned by Handal Indonesia Motor in [[Purwakarta Regency|Purwakarta, West Java]]. The first model assembled in the country is the XPeng X9.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anshori |first=Luthfi |title=Pabrik Perakitan Xpeng di Purwakarta Jadi yang Pertama di Luar China |url=https://oto.detik.com/mobil-listrik/d-7990982/pabrik-perakitan-xpeng-di-purwakarta-jadi-yang-pertama-di-luar-china |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=detikoto |language=id-ID |archive-date=2 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250702025412/https://oto.detik.com/mobil-listrik/d-7990982/pabrik-perakitan-xpeng-di-purwakarta-jadi-yang-pertama-di-luar-china |url-status=dead }}</ref>
=== Australia === Xpeng vehicles were first sold in Australia in late 2024 through local third-party distributor, TrueEV. In 2026, Xpeng announced the launch of its own dealership network in the country after TrueEV entered receivership and launched litigation against Xpeng in March 2026.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.drive.com.au/news/xpeng-launches-factory-backed-operation-in-australia-sidelining-trueev-amid-court-battle/ | last = Misoyannis | first = Alex | title =XPeng launches factory-backed operation in Australia, sidestepping TrueEV amid court battle | work = drive.com.au | date = 1 April 2026| accessdate = 2026-05-03}}</ref>
== Products == === Current vehicles === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; !Image !Name !Introduced !Generation !Notes |- ! colspan="5" |Sedan |- |[[File:XPeng Mona M03 004.jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng Mona M03|Mona M03]] |2024 |First |Compact sedan, BEV |- |[[File:XPeng P7 (2nd generation) IAA 2025 DSC 1692.jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng P7|P7]] |2020 |Second |Mid-size sedan, BEV |- |[[File:XPeng P7+ IAA 2025 DSC 2059 (cropped).jpg|180px]] |[[XPeng P7+|P7+]] |2024 |First |Full size sedan, BEV/EREV |- ! colspan="5" |SUV |- | |[[XPeng Mona L03|Mona L03]] |Upcoming |First |Compact coupe SUV, BEV/EREV |- | |[[XPeng Mona L05|Mona L05]] |Upcoming |First |Mid-size coupe SUV, BEV/EREV |- |[[File:XPeng G6 (2025) IAA 2025 DSC 1710 (cropped).jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng G6|G6]] |2023 |First |Mid-size SUV, BEV/EREV |- |[[File:XPeng G7 001.jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng G7|G7]] |2025 |First |Mid-size coupe SUV, BEV/EREV |- |[[File:2022 XPeng G9 (front).jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng G9|G9]] |2021 |First |Mid-size SUV, BEV/EREV |- | |[[XPeng G9L|G9L]] |Upcoming |First |Full-size SUV, BEV/EREV |- |[[File:XPeng GX 001.jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng GX|GX]] |2026 |First |Full-size SUV, BEV/EREV |- ! colspan="5" |MPV |- |[[File:XPeng X9 2026 in Guangzhou 20260223.jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng X9|X9]] |2023 |First |Full-size MPV, BEV/EREV |}
=== Discontinued vehicles === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; !Image !Name !Production period !Generation !Notes |- ! colspan="5" |Sedan |- |[[File:XPeng P5 2024 in Guangzhou, China 20241207.jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng P5|P5]] |2021–2024 |First |Compact sedan, BEV |- ! colspan="5" |SUV |- |[[File:2021 Xpeng G3i (front).jpg|frameless|180x180px]] |[[XPeng G3|G3]] |2018–2023 |First |Compact SUV, BEV |}
== Subsidiary ==
=== XPeng AeroHT === '''AeroHT''' was originally a startup founded in [[Dongguan]], [[Guangdong]], in 2013, dedicated to the research, development, and manufacture of flying cars. In 2020, XPeng invested in the company and renamed it to '''XPeng AeroHT'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=小鹏汇天 {{!}} 让飞行更自由 |url=https://www.aeroht.com/about#history |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=www.aeroht.com}}</ref> The company has released the XPeng Voyager X1 and XPeng Voyager X2 electric vertical take-off and landing ([[eVTOL]]) aircraft. In 2024, it released an eVTOL vehicle carrier named "Land [[Aircraft carrier|Carrier]]", a [[Extended-range electric vehicle|range-extended electric]] [[Six-wheel drive|6x6]] eVTOL carrier van.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-09-03 |title=Xpeng Aeroht aims to start delivering modular flying car in 2026 for less than $280,000 |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/09/03/xpeng-aeroht-to-start-delivering-modular-flying-car-2026/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== Products ==== * XPeng Voyager X2, eVTOL multicopter<ref>{{Cite web |title=XPeng AeroHT Voyager X2 (production model) |url=https://evtol.news/xpeng-voyager-x2 |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=evtol.news |language=en |archive-date=15 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115032117/https://evtol.news/xpeng-voyager-x2 |url-status=live }}</ref> * XPeng Voyager X1, eVTOL multicopter * "Land Carrier" (to commence), full-size [[Six-wheel drive|6x6]] eVTOL carrier van, [[Plug-in hybrid|PHEV]]([[EREV]])<ref name=":0" /> <gallery widths="200" heights="120"> File:XPeng X2 at Auto Guangzhou 2023 20231126-A.jpg|XPeng Voyager X2 File:CES 2025 - Xiaopeng 01.jpg|"Modular flying car" at CES 2025 File:Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier at Auto Guangzhou 2025 20251123-A.jpg|Land Carrier </gallery>
== Sales == {| class="wikitable" |+XPeng sales data<ref>{{Cite web |title=小鹏汽车销量查询，小鹏汽车销量排名，小鹏汽车历史销量查询 - 车主之家 |url=https://xl.16888.com/f/127960-2.html |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=xl.16888.com |archive-date=17 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617125512/https://xl.16888.com/f/127960-2.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Annual reports |url=https://ir.xiaopeng.com/financials/annual-reports |access-date=17 June 2023 |archive-date=17 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617125703/https://ir.xiaopeng.com/financials/annual-reports |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=小鹏汽车2024成绩单：全年交付超19万辆，12月交付新车36695辆创新高 |url=http://k.sina.com.cn/article_5685395646_152e040be04001q1yu.html |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=k.sina.cn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=袁諾曦 |title=電動車｜一文看清2025年12月新能源車廠表現 比亞迪銷量跌18%、全年仍達標 零跑汽車交付升42%、小米汽車超5萬輛 惟理想交付跌9% |url=https://inews.hket.com/article/4061465/%E9%9B%BB%E5%8B%95%E8%BB%8A%EF%BD%9C%E4%B8%80%E6%96%87%E7%9C%8B%E6%B8%852025%E5%B9%B412%E6%9C%88%E6%96%B0%E8%83%BD%E6%BA%90%E8%BB%8A%E5%BB%A0%E8%A1%A8%E7%8F%BE%E3%80%80%E6%AF%94%E4%BA%9E%E8%BF%AA%E9%8A%B7%E9%87%8F%E8%B7%8C18-%E3%80%81%E5%85%A8%E5%B9%B4%E4%BB%8D%E9%81%94%E6%A8%99%E3%80%80%E9%9B%B6%E8%B7%91%E6%B1%BD%E8%BB%8A%E4%BA%A4%E4%BB%98%E5%8D%8742-%E3%80%81%E5%B0%8F%E7%B1%B3%E6%B1%BD%E8%BB%8A%E8%B6%855%E8%90%AC%E8%BC%9B%E3%80%80%E6%83%9F%E7%90%86%E6%83%B3%E4%BA%A4%E4%BB%98%E8%B7%8C9- |access-date=2026-01-02 |website=香港經濟日報HKET |language=zh-Hant}}</ref> !Year !Sales |- |2018 |482 |- |2019 |16,608 |- |2020 |27,041 |- |2021 |98,155 |- |2022 |120,757 |- |2023 |141,601 |- |2024 |190,068 |- |2025 |429,445 |}
== Controversy ==
=== Allegations of intellectual property theft === In July 2018, the [[United States Department of Justice]] charged an ex-[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] employee for [[intellectual property infringement|stealing]] the trade secrets of Apple's autonomous car project in an attempt to get a job at XPeng.<ref>{{cite news |last=Chiu |first=Allyson |date=July 11, 2018 |title=Ex-Apple engineer arrested on his way to China, charged with stealing company's autonomous car secrets |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/07/11/ex-apple-engineer-arrested-on-his-way-to-china-charged-with-stealing-companys-autonomous-car-secrets/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125032920/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/07/11/ex-apple-engineer-arrested-on-his-way-to-china-charged-with-stealing-companys-autonomous-car-secrets/ |archive-date=25 November 2020 |access-date=2020-12-03 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=July 16, 2018 |title=Former Apple Employee Indicted On Theft Of Trade Secrets |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/former-apple-employee-indicted-theft-trade-secrets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143407/https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/former-apple-employee-indicted-theft-trade-secrets |archive-date=30 November 2020 |access-date=2020-12-03 |website=justice.gov |publisher=[[United States Department of Justice]]}}</ref> In August 2022, the former Apple engineer, Xiaolang Zhang, pleaded guilty to trade secret theft in federal court.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nellis |first=Stephen |date=2022-08-23 |title=Former Apple car engineer pleads guilty to trade secret theft |url=https://www.reuters.com/legal/former-apple-car-engineer-pleads-guilty-trade-secret-theft-2022-08-23/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824024711/https://www.reuters.com/legal/former-apple-car-engineer-pleads-guilty-trade-secret-theft-2022-08-23/ |archive-date=24 August 2022 |access-date=2022-08-24 |work=[[Reuters]] |language=en}}</ref>
In March 2019, Tesla sued Cao Guangzhi, a former Tesla employee, accusing him of stealing [[Tesla Autopilot|its Autopilot]] source code and bringing them to XPeng. Cao rejected the accusation of IP theft, but later said he had uploaded Tesla's source code to his [[iCloud]] prior to leaving Tesla. In response to Tesla's accusations, XPeng launched an internal investigation.<ref>{{cite web |last=O'Kane |first=Sean |date=10 July 2019 |title=Former Tesla employee admits uploading Autopilot source code to his iCloud |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/10/20689468/tesla-autopilot-trade-secret-theft-guangzhi-cao-xpeng-xiaopeng-motors-lawsuit-filing |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712002604/https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/10/20689468/tesla-autopilot-trade-secret-theft-guangzhi-cao-xpeng-xiaopeng-motors-lawsuit-filing |archive-date=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019 |website=[[The Verge]]}}</ref> In November 2020, XPeng provided a copy of its source code to a neutral third party to compare to Tesla's to prove nothing was copied. Neither XPeng or any subsidiaries were parties to Tesla's original lawsuit.<ref>{{cite web |last=Moloughney |first=Tom |date=23 November 2020 |title=Xpeng Calls Musk's Tweets 'Bullying' Tactics, Isn't Taking It Anymore |url=https://insideevs.com/news/455900/xpeng-responds-elon-musk-tweet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125182816/https://insideevs.com/news/455900/xpeng-responds-elon-musk-tweet/ |archive-date=25 January 2021 |access-date=2021-04-01 |website=InsideEVs}}</ref> A court-appointed neutral third party concluded XPeng's code did not use Tesla's IP after comparing source code as provided by the companies.<ref name="InsideEVs20210417">{{cite web |last=Moloughney |first=Tom |date=17 April 2021 |title=Comparison Of Source Codes Proves Xpeng Didn't Use Tesla IP |url=https://insideevs.com/news/501591/xpeng-cleared-of-ip-theft-allegations/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810171736/https://insideevs.com/news/501591/xpeng-cleared-of-ip-theft-allegations/ |archive-date=10 August 2021 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=InsideEVs}}</ref> Tesla and Cao moved to settle soon after this was established.<ref name="InsideEVs20210417" />
=== IIlegal data collection === In December 2021, XPeng was fined for the illegal collection of the facial data of 430,000 visitors of its stores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-15 |title=China fines EV firm XPeng Motors for illegally collecting visitors' facial images |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/china-fines-ev-firm-xpeng-motors-for-illegally-collecting-visitors-facial-images-1061030.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220200016/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/china-fines-ev-firm-xpeng-motors-for-illegally-collecting-visitors-facial-images-1061030.html |archive-date=20 February 2022 |access-date=2022-02-20 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> The fine was 100,000 yuan ($15,716).
== See also ==
* [[Automobile manufacturers and brands of China]] * [[List of automobile manufacturers of China]] * [[Automotive industry in China]] * [[New energy vehicles in China]] * [[Nio Inc.]] * [[Li Auto]] * [[Leapmotor]]
== References == {{reflist}}
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