XPeng Serious About Robotaxis, Creates Distinct Division - CleanTechnica

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has established a standalone robotaxi division, marking a strategic shift from solely producing EVs to focusing on full-stack autonomous mobility services. This new unit will concentrate on operating driverless ride-hailing fleets, separating fleet management and commercialization from XPeng’s core vehicle and technology development. The move reflects the evolving competitive landscape in China’s EV market, where the race is shifting from electrification to autonomy. XPeng aims to accelerate robotaxi deployment and scale partnerships while continuing to advance its autonomous driving systems, AI, and vehicle platforms within its main organization. XPeng’s robotaxi initiative builds on its in-house development of autonomous driving technology, including Turing AI chips and robotaxi-ready vehicles expected around 2026. Pilot testing is underway in China with expanding regulatory approvals, signaling confidence in the commercial viability of driverless services in urban environments. This separation of business units aligns with industry trends distinguishing technology development from monetization, positioning XPeng to compete directly with companies like Baidu