Xpeng Initiates Robotaxi Mass Production in Guangzhou

tech360.tv
May 19
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Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has commenced mass production of its inaugural robotaxi model at its Guangzhou headquarters. The organisation aims for fully driverless operations by early 2027.

Silver XPENG GX cars in an illuminated factory assembly line, with a prominent XPENG sign above and industrial equipment in the background. — Credit: XPENG

The new robotaxi is built on Xpeng’s GX platform. It represents China’s first “production-ready, pre-assembled robotaxi model developed entirely with in-house technologies,” the company stated.

Silver cars, labeled "GX," aligned in a bright, modern factory setting. Overhead beams and equipment are visible, suggesting production. — Credit: XPENG

Xpeng plans to begin pilot robotaxi operations in the second half of the year. These pilot operations are part of Xpeng's accelerating shift towards driverless vehicles and humanoid robotics, a strategy influenced by intensifying competition within the world’s largest auto market.

President Brian Gu indicated that Xpeng expects to produce hundreds to thousands of robotaxis over the next 12 to 18 months. The electric vehicle producer is accelerating its shift towards driverless vehicles and humanoid robotics.

Xpeng has started mass production of its first robotaxi model in Guangzhou.
The company targets fully driverless operations for the robotaxis by early 2027.
Pilot robotaxi operations are scheduled to begin in the second half of this year.

Source: REUTERS