XPEV is set to debut its G9L flagship SUV in Paris, opening European orders and pricing as it expands local production, R&D and intelligent driving.

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XPENG will showcase its Physical AI ecosystem spanning its technology stack, humanoid robots, flying cars and AI-defined vehicles, including the G9L, L03, P7+, G6, G9 and X9. The G9L flagship SUV will make its global launch at the Paris Motor Show, with European order books open and pricing revealed, reinforcing XPENG's premium positioning globally.

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPeng Inc. ("XPENG" or the "Company," NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading global Physical AI company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for September and the third quarter of 2026. In September 2026, XPENG delivered 41,256 vehicles, representing a 5% increase over the prior month.

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XPeng's Dogotix robotics segment, valued at $6.2B pre-revenue, targets commercial deployment by end-2026 and a global launch in 2027. EV deliveries surged to 103,295 units in Q2 '26 (+65% QoQ), with H2 '26 likely bringing forth improved delivery/export trends, given the robust demand for the MONA L03 SUV. Thanks to the meltdown, their EV/ADAS/robotaxi/flying car prospects have been overly discounted at an implied FY2026 EV/sales of 0.28x.

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XPENG announces that the G9L will be launched in 64 global markets, with its global launch set for October 12 at the Paris Motor Show. Built and designed for global users, the G9L will become the fourth XPENG model to be produced in Europe, marking four localized models within one year.