Xpeng to launch 3 robotaxi models in 2026 and kick off trial operations

Xpeng to Launch Three Robotaxi Models in 2026

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) announced plans to introduce three robotaxi models in 2026 and begin trial operations for the new service. The announcement was made by the company's chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng, at the 2025 AI Day event in Guangzhou, the company's headquarters.

Cutting-Edge AI Computing Power

Each robotaxi will be equipped with four of Xpeng's proprietary Turing AI chips, delivering a combined computing capacity of up to 3,000 TOPS (trillions of operations per second). This powerful hardware supports advanced autonomous driving capabilities.

Advanced Adaptive Technology

The robotaxi models will integrate Xpeng's second-generation VLA (Vision-Language-Action) system, which allows adaptive driving across various traffic environments worldwide.

Design and Production Benefits

The vehicles do not require modifications or dependency on high-definition maps, which enables cost-effective mass production according to the company. These attributes allow robotaxis to operate beyond limited areas, supporting cross-city and even cross-border deployment on a global scale.

Interactive Features for Pedestrians

The robotaxis will include external communication capabilities, showing pedestrians the vehicle's intended actions—such as turning or parking—through the windshield.

Collaborative Ecosystem Development

"Xpeng plans to open its robotaxi SDK (Software Development Kit) to collaborate with global partners in building a robotaxi ecosystem."

This strategic move aims to foster partnerships that expand the robotaxi technology and services worldwide.

Author's summary: Xpeng's 2026 robotaxis will deliver powerful AI-driven autonomous services with innovative adaptive and interactive features, enabling global scalable deployment and ecosystem collaboration.

CnEVPost — 2025-11-05