XPeng (XPEV) AI Day 2025 summary

Strategic vision and technology roadmap

• Announced VLA 2.0, a vision-centric large AI model for autonomous driving, enabling direct vision-to-action translation and reducing information loss for smoother, safer driving experiences.

• VLA 2.0 will be open-sourced, with Volkswagen as the first launch customer, and will be deployed in both XPENG and Volkswagen vehicles starting next year.

• Plans to launch three Robotaxi models and a Robo variant for retail customers in 2026, aiming for global deployment and ecosystem partnerships, with Amap as the first global partner.

• Next-Gen IRON humanoid robot to enter mass production preparation in April 2026, featuring human-like design, solid-state battery, and advanced AI models for real-world applications.

• ARIDGE flying car (A868) and Land Aircraft Carrier eVTOLs to begin mass production and delivery in 2026, with 7,000 pre-orders and plans for global expansion.

Product and business development

• Four major AI-defined products launched, including the new X9 REEV, modular flying car, and advancements in EEA architecture and AI computing clusters.

• X9 REEV achieves C-NCAP five-star safety, optimized for global markets, and features advanced safety, comfort, and lightweight technologies.

• Modular flying car integrates a land vehicle and eVTOL, offering intuitive controls, rapid charging, and the ability to store the aircraft in the vehicle's trunk.

• Next-Gen IRON robot designed for commercial scenarios such as tour guiding and reception, with SDK to be opened for global developers to enable broader applications.

• ARIDGE flying cars feature aerospace-level safety, redundancy, and user-friendly controls, with dedicated pilot licensing and plans for low-altitude tourism routes.

Technology and innovation highlights

• VLA 2.0 leverages 100 million driving clips and 72 billion parameters, with a compute cluster of over 30,000 cards, targeting 50,000–100,000 cards by 2026.

• Turing AI chips deliver up to 2,250 TOPS, with 12x inference efficiency improvement, and are nominated by Volkswagen for future models.

• Super LCC (Lane Centering Control) to enable navigation-free autonomous driving, with global compliance and rollout to Ultra and Max users in 2025–2026.

• Next-Gen IRON robot incorporates bionic muscles, soft skin, dexterous hands with 22 joints, and solid-state battery for enhanced safety and performance.

• ARIDGE A868 flying car supports up to six passengers, 500km range, 360km/h speed, and requires only half a basketball court for takeoff/landing.