TSLA launches Full Self-Driving in China, opening new software revenue opportunities as XPeng, BYD and Geely ramp up self-driving competition.

XPeng's new robotaxi offers an indirect validation of Tesla's approach to developing self-driving cars. On Monday, XPeng stock fell around 4%.

GUANGZHOU, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPENG (NYSE: XPEV, HKEX: 9868), a leading China-based high-tech company, today announced the official rollout of its first mass-produced Robotaxi in Guangzhou. This marks the first time in China that an automaker has achieved mass production of a Robotaxi through full-stack, in-house development.

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said on Monday it had started mass production of its first robotaxi at its Guangzhou headquarters, as the company accelerates efforts to expand its autonomous driving business amid rising competition in China's electric vehicle market. The company said the robotaxi is built on its GX platform and is China's first production-ready, pre-assembled robotaxi model developed entirely with in-house technologies.

Chinese electric ​vehicle maker Xpeng said on ‌Monday it had begun mass production of its first robotaxi at ​its Guangzhou headquarters, targeting ​fully driverless operations by early ⁠2027.

Chinese electric vehicle startup Xpeng is in talks with Volkswagen and other automakers about buying a factory ​in Europe, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

- Earnings Call Scheduled for 7:00 a.m. ET on May 28, 2026 - GUANGZHOU, China, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPeng Inc. ("XPENG" or the "Company," NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading global AI mobility technology company, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2026 unaudited financial results on Thursday, May 28, 2026, before the open of U.S. markets.

XPeng Inc. develops smart electric vehicles and related mobility services for tech-focused consumers in China.

GUANGZHOU, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPeng Inc. ("XPENG" or the "Company," NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading global AI mobility technology company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for April 2026. In April, XPENG delivered a total of 31,011 vehicles, representing a 13% increase from the prior month.

BEIJING, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) officially opened today, where XPENG made a strong impression with its comprehensive product lineup. The showcase featured several major new models, including the GX, the MONA M03, the next P7, and the X9.