XPeng, trading as XPeng Motors, is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Guangzhou. While primarily known for its smart electric vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, XPeng has expanded into the aerospace industry through its AeroHT division, which is developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flying cars. XPeng AeroHT's "Land Aircraft Carrier," a modular flying car designed for personal consumers, is planned for mass production and deliveries in 2026. The company collaborates with partners like Schaeffler to produce core components for its flying car's flight e-drive system. Associated keywords: electric vehicles, flying cars, eVTOL, autonomous driving, AI, AeroHT.
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Volkswagen Group will acquire a 4.99 percent stake in Chinese electric vehicle startup XPeng through a capital increase worth around $700,000,000.
XPeng Inc. obtained the Guangzhou Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Test Permit on 2022-10-31.
XPeng showcased its next-generation neural network-based perception architecture at the 1024 Tech Day.
XPeng’s intellectual property provides significant barriers to entry, contributing to its considerable head start.
XPeng anticipates exponential growth in the next phase of developing its autonomous driving platform.
The Xpeng P5 uses its LiDAR sensors together with 12 ultrasonic sensors, five millimeter-wave radars, and more than a dozen cameras.
Xpeng Inc. collaborated with Livox to deploy Livox’s automotive-grade LiDAR technology in Xpeng’s new production model in 2021.