electrek.co·May 18, 2026
XPeng has successfully rolled out its first mass-produced robotaxi in Guangzhou, making it the first Chinese automaker to achieve this milestone with a vehicle designed for Level 4 autonomous driving, utilizing four self-developed Turing AI chips without LiDAR.
XPeng has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first automaker in China to mass-produce a robotaxi developed entirely in-house, reaching L4 autonomy standards without relying on LiDAR. This development highlights the potential for reduced costs and increased scalability in the autonomous vehicle market by utilizing advanced AI chips, suggesting a competitive edge and an area to watch for those tracking advancements in autonomous technology and market leaders.