Xpeng reveals global plans with X9 chip, flying car and humanoid robotic

What’s important: This event signals Xpeng’s broader push outside of EVs. The company’s tech strategy, which combines AI, energy solutions and robotics, is laying the foundation for a connected eco-system that includes smart cars and humanoid robots. It also shows where the company sees the future of transportation heading.

Details : This event was held in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal where a stage was set up against the backdrop Victoria Harbour at night. On-site displays included flying cars, robots, and the new X9 Model. He Xiaopeng, the CEO of Xpeng, stressed Xpeng’s drive for greater international recognition in his keynote.

• Xpeng X9 is the first global flagship, aimed at the Hong Kong and European market. It also includes a right hand drive option to meet overseas demand. The Hong Kong launch will be a stepping-stone to international markets. Plans are to enter more than 60 countries and regions before 2025. He Xiaopeng, the company’s CEO, said that the company aims for mainland China to reach L3 level autonomous driving by the end 2025.
• In the second quarter 2025, the company plans to mass produce the self-developed Turing AI chips in mainland China. Turing AI chips are custom-designed for advanced intelligent drive, and can support 30-billion parameter models. This is three times more powerful than existing chips. The chip will be used to support autonomous driving, robots, and flying vehicles.
• He, CEO, stated that AEROHT Land Aircraft Carrier will be the first modular flying vehicle in the world to enter mass production by 2026. According to the company, the Guangzhou factory will have a production capacity of 10,000 units per year. Pre-sales orders will surpass 4,000 units by the end 2024. The Turing AI chip powers the Xpeng IRON humanoid robot, which has 60 joints, 200 degrees freedom, and 3,000 tops of processing power. This was revealed at the event. Shi Xiaoxin told TechNode in an interview that a new version of the IRON humanoid robotics program will be launched in the second half this year. The improved robot with its increased flexibility and mobility will be tested first internally, including in Xpeng’s Guangzhou plant. Shi said that a full market release will be around 2027-2028.
• Shi responded to Shi’s question about how Xpeng Robot is different. “When you look at the other robots available, a lot focus on flashy demonstrations–running and jumping, for example,” Shi said. “But for us it’s about real-world practicity. We train our robots in real factory environments to perform specific tasks. The robot industry is in its early stages, and there are many challenges, such as the lack of a matured supply chain for key parts. Xpeng reported that it sold 190,000. This is a 34% increase year-on-year, according to the company’s financial report. Last year, revenue grew 33.2% to RMB40.87 billion ($5.56billion). The company has sold 20,000 overseas units and aims to sell over 380,000 in 2025.