Xpeng
Coverage of Xpeng in the Nexus archive.
- Europe’s new EV power struggle sees Chinese giants seize record market share
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers and Tesla are competing in Western Europe, with Chinese brands' combined market share rising to 10.7% in Q2 2026 from 5.7% a year earlier. Rising EV demand and volatile oil prices are driving this shift.
- Chinese EV sales falter at home as growth slows
Chinese electric-vehicle makers Xpeng, Nio, and Li Auto reported declining July deliveries compared to June, raising concerns about price wars. The central bank announced plans to promote economic stability and continue monetary easing amid slowed growth in the second quarter.
- Price war fears grip China’s EV market after woeful July sales figures
China's EV market faces bearish sentiment as Xpeng, Nio, and Li Auto reported weak July sales, raising concerns of a price war. Sales declines were attributed to weakening demand for intelligent cars amid an economic slowdown in mainland China.
- Price war fears grip China’s EV market after woeful July sales figures
China's electric vehicle sector faces bearish sentiment as Xpeng, Nio, and Li Auto reported July sales declines, raising fears of a price war amid weakened demand for intelligent cars due to an economic slowdown.
- Why China’s assault on Europe’s car market has barely begun
The article discusses the growing influence of Chinese carmakers in Europe, highlighting the overseas ambitions of Xiaomi, Xpeng, Li Auto, and Aito. It suggests that China's impact on the European car market is just beginning.
- Xpeng says China close to building ‘killer’ rival to Tesla Model Y
Xpeng claims China is nearing the development of a competitive electric SUV targeting Tesla's Model Y. Tesla's Model Y remains the top-selling electric vehicle globally and the second most popular in China.
- China’s Xpeng plants a flag in Germany’s auto heartland with Mona L03 launch
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng launched its Mona L03 compact SUV in Munich, Germany, marking a significant step in its European expansion. The event, described as the largest by a Chinese carmaker in Europe, emphasized Xpeng's commitment to building vehicles for the European market. Xpeng's chairman stated the company aims to establish a lasting presence in Europe.
- China’s Xpeng plants a flag in Germany’s auto heartland with Mona L03 launch
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng launched its Mona L03 compact SUV in Munich, Germany, as part of its push to establish a presence in Europe. The event, described as the largest by a Chinese carmaker in Europe, emphasized Xpeng's commitment to building vehicles for the European market.
- Race against Tesla: China EV maker Xpeng to launch viral humanoid globally in 2027
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng aims to produce over 1,000 humanoid robots monthly by 2026, competing with Tesla in the physical AI sector. The company plans to globally launch its next-generation humanoid robot, Iron, with commercial deliveries starting in 2027.
- Race against Tesla: China EV maker Xpeng to launch viral humanoid globally in 2027
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng aims to produce over 1,000 humanoid robots monthly by 2026, competing with Tesla in the physical AI sector. The company plans to launch its next-generation humanoid robot, Iron, globally by 2027.
- How Xpeng will take on Tesla as Chinese carmakers drive overseas EV competition
Xpeng, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, aims to challenge Tesla in international markets using self-driving technology developed in its competitive domestic market. Chinese carmakers are expanding overseas competition beyond export-focused strategies to include technological advancements.
- Aviation executives want nothing to do with the word 'drone'
Aviation executives from three Chinese autonomous aviation tech companies avoid using the term 'drone' due to its negative associations with death and security risks, preferring terms like 'self-flying camera' or 'flying car.' The companies are promoting rebranding efforts amid global expansion, though one faces U.S. regulatory barriers.
- Europe’s dilemma over Chinese car plants
A proposed EU law is raising concerns about its impact on investments in European car plants, according to carmaker Xpeng. The law is seen as a potential threat to the bloc's automotive industry.
- As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are strengthening their global market presence, leading international banks like Goldman Sachs to increase export forecasts. Rising overseas EV shipments are offsetting domestic sales declines for companies such as BYD and Xpeng.
- As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are strengthening their global market presence, leading international banks like Goldman Sachs to increase export forecasts. Rising overseas shipments are offsetting domestic sales declines for companies such as BYD and Xpeng.
- Morgan Stanley raises China humanoid robot shipment forecast to 50,000 units
Morgan Stanley has increased its forecast for China's humanoid robot shipments in 2024 to 50,000 units from 28,000, citing commercial validation, policy support, and supply-chain momentum. The investment bank previously raised its projection in January, and the latest upgrade follows announcements from companies like Xpeng about mass production plans.
- EV prices in UK and EU not likely to dive due to Chinese rivalry, says Xpeng boss
Xpeng vice-chair Brian Gu states that Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers in the UK and EU are likely to compete on quality rather than initiating a price war, contrary to expectations of sharply falling EV prices.
- From electric cars to humanoids: Xpeng boss takes over robotics unit at ‘turning point’
Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng is leading the company's robotics unit amid a strategic shift towards 'physical AI' as humanoids near mass production. The move is characterized as a pivotal moment for the Chinese EV giant's expansion into robotics.
- China’s EV giants challenge Tesla in race to commercialise humanoid robots
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers like BYD and Xpeng are accelerating plans to mass-produce humanoid robots, leveraging advances in artificial intelligence to compete with Tesla and expand beyond transportation. The move aims to strengthen China’s position as a global manufacturing leader in emerging technologies.
- China’s EV giants challenge Tesla in race to commercialise humanoid robots
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers like BYD and Xpeng are competing with Tesla by accelerating plans to mass-produce humanoid robots, leveraging artificial intelligence to expand beyond transportation into a new market.
- Xpeng’s driverless cabs; Tesla launches FSD in China; Nio slams price wars: 7 EV reads
Xpeng has started mass production of autonomous cabs using its own chips, challenging Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Tesla is launching its FSD in China, while Nio criticizes ongoing price wars in the EV market.
- Xpeng’s driverless cabs; Tesla launches FSD in China; Nio slams price wars: 7 EV reads
Xpeng has started mass production of autonomous cabs using its own chips, challenging Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. The article also mentions Tesla's FSD launch in China and Nio's criticism of price wars in the EV industry.
- As Chinese EV makers expand in Europe, are local automotive suppliers set to benefit?
Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD and Xpeng are expanding into Europe, potentially benefiting local automotive suppliers due to rising EV demand and European protectionist policies. Vulcan Energy Resources, a German lithium producer, highlights this trend amid Brussels' efforts to safeguard domestic manufacturing.
- As Chinese EV makers expand in Europe, are local automotive suppliers set to benefit?
European automotive suppliers may benefit from Chinese EV makers' expansion into Europe due to growing EV demand and local protectionist policies. Companies like BYD and Xpeng are targeting European markets, while Brussels implements measures to protect local manufacturing amid slower electrification.
- Does Xpeng’s 33% cut on its new 6-seat SUV portend a price war in the premium segment?
Xpeng has cut the price of its new GX electric SUV by 33% to 269,800 yuan, down from the pre-order price of 399,800 yuan, signaling intensifying competition in China's premium SUV market. Analysts warn this price reduction could trigger a broader price war in the segment as carmakers compete for market share.
- Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, likely to challenge Tesla’s FSD software in AI race
Chinese EV maker Xpeng has begun mass production of autonomous cabs using its own chips, positioning itself to compete with Tesla in the self-driving technology market. The robotaxis feature level 4 autonomy capabilities as both companies intensify their competition in AI-powered autonomous vehicles.
- Can a Chinese EV-maker reinvent itself as a robot firm?
Xpeng's boss is interviewed about the company's potential to reinvent itself as a robot firm. The interview explores the possibilities of a Chinese EV-maker transitioning into robotics. Xpeng is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer.
- XPeng Chairman on Global Partnerships and Flying Car IPO
XPeng's chairman discussed the company's global partnerships and the upcoming IPO of its flying car division. The focus is on expanding international collaborations and capitalizing on the flying car market.
- From BYD to Xpeng, memory chip crunch squeezes China's automakers
China's automakers including BYD and Xpeng are facing significant challenges due to a shortage of memory chips, which is impacting their production capabilities. The memory chip crunch is creating supply chain constraints that affect these companies' ability to manufacture vehicles at full capacity.