- These robotaxis will be equipped with four Xpeng-developed Turing AI chips, delivering up to 3000 TOPS of computing power.
- Xpeng also plans to introduce higher-spec Robo trims for some existing models next year, delivering Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities.
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) will launch three robotaxi models in 2026 and commence trial operations for the service, as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker makes a major push in this sector.
The company's chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng announced the plan today at the 2025 AI Day event held in Guangzhou, its headquarters city, saying that these robotaxis will feature four of Xpeng's in-house developed Turing AI chips, delivering computing power of up to 3,000 TOPS.
These models will incorporate Xpeng's second-generation VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model, enabling adaptive operation across global traffic patterns, according to the company.
The vehicles require no modifications and do not rely on high-definition maps, allowing for low-cost mass production, the company said.
These capabilities enable robotaxis to operate beyond confined zones, facilitating cross-city and even cross-border deployment for global implementation, Xpeng noted.
These models will feature external interaction capabilities, allowing pedestrians to view the vehicle's actions -- such as turning left/right or searching for parking -- through the windshield.
Xpeng plans to open its robotaxi SDK (Software Development Kit) to collaborate with global partners in building a robotaxi ecosystem.
Gaode Map, one of China's top navigation apps also known as Amap, becomes Xpeng's first global ecosystem partner for robotaxis, integrating its services.
Beyond robotaxis, Xpeng also plans to introduce higher-spec Robo trims for existing models next year. These will complement current Max and Ultra versions, delivering Level 4 autonomous driving experiences.
These models will also feature 3000 TOPS computing power, equipped with four Turing AI chips and two autonomous driving modes.
Xpeng's Max variants feature either one Turing AI chip or two Nvidia Orin X chips, delivering up to 750 TOPS effective computing power. Ultra variants are equipped with three Turing AI chips, offering 2250 TOPS of computing power.
