XPENG Opens AI and Vehicle Technology to Global Partners

Oct 14, 2026
XPENG introduced an engineering partnership program that gives global companies access to its vehicle platforms, AI systems and engineering tools.

XPENG introduced XPENG AI Engineering at the 2026 Paris Automotive Summit, the company said in a press release. The program gives global partners access to its vehicle platforms, electrical and electronic architecture, batteries, electric drives, AI chips, models and engineering tools.

XPENG plans to bring its NGP assisted driving system, powered by VLA 2.0, to global markets in 2027. The company said the system uses the same core technology in China and Europe and is designed to progress from Level 2 to Level 4 driving automation.

The company also targets mass production of its IRON humanoid robot in late 2026. Initial deliveries are planned for the first half of 2027, followed by a European rollout in the second half of the year.

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