XPeng Begins Mass Production of Level 4 Robotaxi at Guangzhou Facility

XPeng has officially rolled off its first mass-produced Robotaxi from its Guangzhou Branch, marking a significant milestone in the company’s autonomous mobility strategy. The announcement was made on May 18, with the company confirming that demonstration operations for the vehicle are expected to begin during the second half of 2026. The update was shared by the head of XPeng’s Robotaxi division, highlighting the company’s accelerated push toward commercial deployment of autonomous transportation solutions in China.

The Robotaxi has been developed on the GX platform, one of XPeng’s flagship vehicle architectures. According to the company, the vehicle represents China’s first purpose-built Robotaxi developed entirely through a full-stack in-house approach. This includes autonomous driving software, AI computing hardware, and vehicle integration technologies. XPeng stated that the development strategy is intended to strengthen control over performance optimization, safety validation, and operational scalability as the Robotaxi market evolves.

The autonomous vehicle is powered by four internally developed Tuling AI chips that together deliver an effective computing capability of 3,000 TOPS. The Robotaxi also integrates the XPeng VLA 2.0 large model designed for Level 4 autonomous driving applications. The combination of dedicated AI hardware and advanced autonomous driving algorithms is expected to support complex urban driving scenarios while improving real-time perception, planning, and decision-making capabilities required for fully autonomous mobility operations.

XPeng Robotaxi Technical Specifications

Earlier in January 2026, XPeng received approval for intelligent connected vehicle road testing in Guangzhou. The license enabled the company to begin regular open-road testing activities for Level 4 autonomous driving systems. This development represented an important regulatory milestone for the company as it continues expanding real-world validation of its Robotaxi technologies under urban operating conditions in China.

To further strengthen commercialization efforts, XPeng established a dedicated Robotaxi division in March 2026. The division was created to coordinate product definition, research and development, validation testing, and operational planning under a unified structure. The company aims to accelerate the transition from pilot deployment to scalable autonomous mobility services while leveraging internally developed AI technologies and vehicle platforms for long-term market competitiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes XPeng’s Robotaxi different from conventional autonomous vehicles?
XPeng’s Robotaxi is designed as a purpose-built autonomous vehicle developed entirely through an in-house full-stack approach. The company integrates its own AI chips, autonomous driving software, and vehicle systems into a unified platform. Powered by four Tuling AI chips delivering 3,000 TOPS and the XPeng VLA 2.0 model, the Robotaxi is intended to support Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities in complex urban environments while improving operational scalability and system optimization.

When will XPeng begin operating its Robotaxi commercially?
XPeng plans to begin demonstration operations of its mass-produced Robotaxi during the second half of 2026. Before commercial deployment, the company is conducting extensive open-road testing in Guangzhou following approval for intelligent connected vehicle testing earlier in 2026. XPeng has also established a dedicated Robotaxi division to manage product development, testing, and operational activities aimed at accelerating commercialization of autonomous mobility services.