XPENG Inc. - 小鹏汽车
Chinese EV maker expanding into autonomous vehicles and humanoid robotics; developing IRON humanoid robot targeting mass production in 2026.
XPENG Inc. (also known as XPeng Motors or Xiaopeng) is a Guangzhou-based Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer founded in August 2014 by He Xiaopeng (CEO) and a co-founding team with backgrounds in the automotive and technology sectors. The company is publicly listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: XPEV) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx: 9868). XPENG designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart EVs — including the X9 MPV, P7+ sedan, G9 and G6 SUVs, and P7 flagship sedan — and has shipped vehicles to more than 30 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Beyond passenger vehicles, XPENG has emerged as a serious contender in humanoid robotics and flying cars. The company unveiled its IRON humanoid robot in late 2024 and announced ambitious goals for large-scale mass production of IRON by end-2026. IRON stands 178 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, features over 60 joints enabling biomimetic human-like motion, incorporates three in-house Turing AI chips delivering 2,250 TOPS of processing power, and runs a VLT+VLA+VLM intelligent system for complex task execution including conversation, obstacle avoidance, and object manipulation. XPENG broke ground on a dedicated humanoid robot production base of approximately 110,000 square meters in Guangtang Sci-Tech Innovation City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, in early 2026, and He Xiaopeng personally took on the role of CEO of the robotics subsidiary to accelerate the timeline.
XPENG's autonomous driving platform, branded XNGP and underpinned by the proprietary Turing AI chip, is deployed across its EV fleet and being extended to robotaxi use cases; three Robotaxi models are targeted for 2026. The company headquarters is located at No. 8 Songgang Road, Changxing Street, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. As of 2025, XPENG reported cumulative deliveries exceeding 600,000 vehicles and operates a global sales and service network supported by an independent dealer network.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
XPENG IRON Humanoid Robot
- Model: IRON (Next-Gen)
- Launch Year: 2024
Full-body humanoid robot with 60+ joints, 3 in-house Turing AI chips (2,250 TOPS total), targeting 2026 large-scale mass production.
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https://www.xpeng.comHEADQUARTERS
China
Company Facts
Founded
2014
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Public
Funding Total
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Xpeng's Robot Unit Aims to Secure $900 Million Investment from Alibaba and Tencent
Xpeng Inc.'s robot unit is set to raise $900 million from notable investors such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. This significant funding will support Xpeng's strategic expansion into the humanoid robotics sector. The investment is crucial as it underscores the growing interest and competition in the humanoid robot market, where established tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent are looking to diversify their portfolios. Xpeng's initiative reflects a broader trend of automakers venturing into robotics, aiming to leverage their technological expertise in new domains. Looking ahead, industry watchers will be keen to see how Xpeng's robot unit utilizes this funding to advance its humanoid robot development. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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