The verified answer
As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies XPeng: 2 models, 1 active incident. 14 sources back the record.
Models
2
Patents
5
Overview
Chinese multinational electric vehicle manufacturer. Public company (NYSE: XPEV).. Stage: Public company listed on NYSE under ticker XPEV.
Reality check
Physical AI positioning (company-claimed)
Frames itself around Physical AI: AI cars, the Iron next-gen robot and flying cars, for mobility on the road and in the air.
Vehicle lineup (company-claimed)
L03, P7+, X9, G9, G6 and P7.
Software and safety (company-claimed)
XPILOT ASSIST, Xmart OS and OTA updates; cites a Euro NCAP five-star safety rating.
YOYO invite registration (company-claimed)
Named XPENG YOYO on Oct 8 2026. Invitation-code public registration opened in China the same day. Not a full open launch; no fleet size disclosed.
Iron external sales timeline (company-claimed)
Oct 2026: vice chairman Brian Gu said XPENG will begin offering Iron to external customers in H2 2027 after deploying robots in its own stores and offices.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- 1 incident on file
Key facts
Focus
Data & sources
Company filings
1
Patent documents
5
Web sources
8
14 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (2)
View all models →Partnerships
Every company XPeng has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most-frequent partners
- 1Didi Chuxing1× joint2 total
- 2Dogotix1× joint1 total
- 3Haima Automobile1× joint2 total
- 4Microsoft1× joint8 total
- 5NVIDIA1× joint119 total
- 6Volkswagen Group1× joint
Most recent
- XPeng x Dogotix Robotics Carve-Out2026-08-24with Dogotixoperating
- with Didi Chuxingoperating
- with Haima Automobileoperating
XPeng on the deployment map
View the global mapXPeng has no verified deployments on the DEPLOY registry yet. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
No verified deployments for XPeng on the DEPLOY record yet. Track XPeng to know the moment the first one is verified.
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- He Xiaopeng Founder & CEO
Founders (1)
- He Xiaopengcofounder
previously at Xpeng AeroHT, XPeng Robotics
Former / Previously (1)
- Guo Yandong Chief Scientist and R&D Executivesecondary-verified
Media (1)
Company-anchored media. Official assets the company has published at the company level, distinct from model-anchored media that lives on individual product pages.
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Incidents affecting XPeng (1)
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Brains developed (1)
- XPENG VLA 2.0foundation-model · production
Recent coverage
XPeng in third-party press
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Orbbec6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
Mentioned on (18)
Registry pages whose text names XPeng.
Companies (8)
Hesai Technology, Chestnut Robotics, Haima Automobile, EngineAI, OMOWAY, Didi Chuxing, Dogotix, Pandar LiDAR
Robots and products (2)
AI systems (1)
People (7)
Todd He, He Xiaopeng, Liangchuan Mi, Liu Xianming, Ge Yixiao, Mi Liangchuan, Zhao Tongyang
Supplied by (2)
Sensors
- Livoxcompany-levelLivox HAP LiDAR (two units, customized Horiz) on XPeng P5 (2021 production)supplies
- RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd.company-levelRoboSense RS-LiDAR-M1 dual solid-state automotive LiDAR (two units, under-headlight mounting) on XPeng G9supplies
Inbound supply edges feeding this company directly or via the models it owns. Same source bar as the outbound view (verified against at least two strong sources).
Partnerships
6 total · 5 operating · 1 just announced · 2 ended
Every company XPeng has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most recent
- XPeng x Dogotix Robotics Carve-Out2026-08-24with Dogotixoperating
- with Didi Chuxingoperating
- with Haima Automobileoperating
Most-frequent partners
- 1Didi Chuxing1× joint2 total
- 2Dogotix1× joint1 total
- 3Haima Automobile1× joint2 total
- 4Microsoft1× joint8 total
- 5NVIDIA1× joint119 total
- 6Volkswagen Group1× joint
All 6 partnerships
open in the atlas →- technology—just announced
- xpeng-group x nvidiawithNVIDIA119technology—operating
- XPeng x Volkswagen Group Strategic Technical CollaborationwithVolkswagen Groupjoint venture—operating
- investment2026-08-24operating
- investment2023-08-24concludedoperating
- manufacturing2017-12-01concludedoperating
Patent estate (5)
- US10471829B2usptograntedgranted 2019-11-12assignee
- US20220126863A1usptopendingassignee
- US10338594B2usptograntedgranted 2019-06-25assignee
- US10970746B2usptograntedgranted 2021-04-06assignee
- US10026130B1usptograntedgranted 2018-07-17assignee
Timeline
Every recorded move in XPeng’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
New supplierNew supplier: CATL
2026-08-23Supply: CATL cells for XPeng from CATL
New supplierNew supplier: NVIDIA
2026-08-23Supply: NVIDIA DRIVE Thor from NVIDIA
New supplierNew supplier: Livox
2026-06-27Supply: Livox HAP LiDAR (two units, customized Horiz) on XPeng P5 (2021 production) from Livox
New supplierNew supplier: RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd.
2026-06-27Supply: RoboSense RS-LiDAR-M1 dual solid-state automotive LiDAR (two units, under-headlight mounting) on XPeng G9 from RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd.
PartnershipDiDi x XPeng (Mona EV project acquisition)
2023-08-24DiDi sold its autonomous driving technology unit and EV development project (codenamed Mona) to XPeng in exchange for 44 million worth of XPeng shares. The Mona M03 launched as an XPeng vehicle in August 2024.
PartnershipHaima Automobile x XPeng (Contract Manufacturing)
2017-12-01Haima Automobile served as contract manufacturer for XPeng's G3 SUV at its Zhengzhou factory from 2018 to 2021. This manufacturing deal was critical to Haima's survival during a period of declining sales and near-delisting crisis.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJul 23, 2026
XPeng logo
- Record createdJun 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Incident recordedFeb 1, 2026
XPENG IRON humanoid robot fell face-first during its first public appearance at a...
Sources (9)
- https://www.xpeng.com/
- https://www.xiaopeng.com/en/about.html
- https://www.xpeng.com/pressroom/news/01a11addc34ca0e70a9e8a0282360128 · 2026-10-08
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xpeng-robotaxi-is-officially-named-xpeng-yoyo-302902261.html · 2026-10-08
- https://technode.com/2026/10/09/xpeng-names-robotaxi-service-xpeng-yoyo-moves-toward-public-trials/ · 2026-10-09
- https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/xpeng-robotaxis-yoyo-humanoid-robots-iron-brian-gu-interview-6445751 · 2026-10-09
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iron-the-worlds-first-advanced-general-purpose-humanoid-robot-walks-off-the-production-lines-as-xpengs-humanoid-robot-manufacturing-facility-is-officially-commissioned-302871836.html · 2026-09-07
- https://x.com/lukas_m_ziegler/status/2109709384204857509 · 2026-10-12
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1810997/000119312521196858/R9.htm
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Methodology: Verified · 9 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-22
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-10-22
Sources by quality tier
- 8
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- primary-sec-filing
- SEC filing
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for XPeng.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Orbbec6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning XPeng from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Tesla pushes Optimus deliveries to late 2027, says hands still a problem
Elon Musk now says Tesla will start delivering Optimus humanoid robots to outside customers around the end of 2027. On Tesla’s Q3 2026 earnings call, he said the hands, the…
Xpeng Iron humanoid targets 2027 sales after internal trials
Xpeng plans to sell its Iron humanoid in the second half of 2027, following internal trials as a sales assistant and receptionist in its stores and offices. The post Xpeng Iron…
XPENG plans humanoid robot deliveries in 2027 and European rollout later that year
XPENG plans to begin mass production of its IRON humanoid robot by the end of 2026, start deliveries in the first half of 2027 and launch European promotion in the second half,…
Xpeng plans Iron humanoid sales for second half of 2027
Xpeng plans to test Iron in its own stores and offices before selling the humanoid in the second half of 2027, with early roles focused on customer service. The post Xpeng plans…
Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Stellantis, Wayve, XPENG, TIER IV, Avride, Sodexo Campus, Helm.ai, Pilot & Tesla
In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Stellantis, Wayve, XPENG, TIER IV, Avride, Sodexo Campus, Helm.ai, Pilot & Tesla. Stellantis and Wayve Put One The post…
XPENG names robotaxi service YOYO and opens invitation-based registration in China
XPENG announced XPENG YOYO as the brand for its robotaxi business on October 8 and opened online registration to users in China through invitation codes. The move expands access…
XPENG Launches “YOYO” Robotaxi
XPENG’s autonomous driving technology has been getting better and better (see Larry’s real-world experiences with the technology in recent weeks here, here, and here). Going…
XPENG Opens Public Registration for YOYO Robotaxi in China
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPENG has named its robotaxi service XPENG YOYO and opened online registration to the public in China by invitation code. The move follows a…
XPENG names robotaxi service XPENG YOYO, moves toward public trials
On Thursday, XPENG announced XPENG YOYO as the global brand name for its robotaxi business. The company also launched the XPENG YOYO Autonomous Driving ride-hailing mini program,…
XPENG Officially Names Its Robotaxi “XPENG YOYO” as Public Registration Opens
XPENG YOYO Robotaxi opens public registration in China, bringing XPENG's 3,000-TOPS AI system and Level 4 autonomous-driving technology closer to commercial deployment. The post…
XPENG to Launch AI-Defined G9L SUV at Paris Motor Show
XPENG will launch its next-generation G9L flagship SUV at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, where it will also showcase its wider range of AI-focused vehicles, robotics and future…
XPENG To Launch Its Next-Gen AI Flagship G9L SUV & Showcase Its Physical AI Lineup At The 2026 Paris Motor Show
XPENG will showcase its Physical AI ecosystem spanning its technology stack, humanoid robots, flying cars and AI-defined vehicles, including the G9L, L03, P7+, G6, G9 and X9. The…
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/xpeng.md
- RSS feed: /companies/xpeng/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/35de29c0-642b-476e-8134-da5739d8c799
- Revision history: /companies/xpeng/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Orbbec6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
Video
When XPENG revealed its humanoid robot “Iron,” people refused to believe it was real. Its movements were so human-like that the internet exploded with conspirac
Humanoid robots aren’t “coming soon” anymore — they’re already here, already shipping, and already being deployed in the real world. In this video, we break dow
XPENG just took a massive step forward in humanoid robotics. The New IRON robot has officially made its first public appearance, and the reaction says everythin
Subaru Trailseeker vs Zeekr 7X vs XPeng G6: An Owner's Honest Verdict A real-world owner compares the Subaru Trailseeker, Zeekr 7X, and XPeng G6, highlighting
The premium electric SUV battlefield is about to experience a calculated computational expansion. Today on Vision Effect TV, we are staging an intense, tactical
The all new XPeng MONA L03 has officially arrived, bringing premium comfort, intelligent technology, and exclusive ROOM Edition features designed for a new gene
The affordable smart electric sedan segment is undergoing a massive, hyper-intelligent transformation. Today on Vision Effect TV, we are staging an intense, tec
The electric crossover segment has officially turned into a brutal, high-stakes warzone. On today's episode of Vision Effect TV, we stage an intense, highly tec
Assuming that a highly advanced, AI-driven electric crossover must always carry a premium luxury price tag is an absolute structural misconception. Today on Vis
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#humanoidrobot #electriccar #usa Xpeng’s new humanoid robot called Iron, looked so lifelike during its live debut that even the audience doubted it was real. T
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#knowledge #interesting #uniquefacts #technology Many people online joked that XPeng Robotics must be hiding a human inside their robot — because it walks so
XPeng Says Tesla Is Its Only Real Rival — And Its Robotaxi Is Already In Production XPeng has declared that Tesla is its only true competitor in the global EV
Heat Index
Serious54/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
XPeng draws attention at the 99th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among other robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Broad public reach with 4.0M video views. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Oct 26, 2026