Leading the Future of AI Mobility: XPENG Showcases Its Latest Technology Breakthroughs at IAA Mobility 2025
XPENG (NYSE:XPEV) showcased its latest AI mobility innovations at IAA Mobility 2025, highlighting its transformation from an emerging EV brand to the world's sixth-largest EV player operating in over 46 markets. The company unveiled the European premiere of its Next P7 sports sedan, featuring 593 PS power and 3.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Key announcements include the opening of XPENG's first European R&D center in Munich, plans to mass-produce L4 autonomous vehicles by 2026, and the upcoming inaugural flight of its "Land Aircraft Carrier" flying car in Dubai this October. The company also plans to launch its IRON humanoid robot for mass production in 2026. XPENG's strong European market performance is evidenced by leading mid-to-high-end BEV sales among Chinese brands and achieving an industry-leading 81% Net Promoter Score in DACH markets.
XPENG (NYSE:XPEV) ha presentato le sue ultime innovazioni di mobilità AI al IAA Mobility 2025, sottolineando la sua evoluzione da giovane marca di veicoli elettrici a sesto operatore EV più grande al mondo, presente in oltre 46 mercati. In Europa è stato svelato in anteprima il Next P7, berlina sportiva con 593 PS e scatto 0-100 km/h in 3,7 secondi.
Tra gli annunci principali: l'apertura del primo centro R&D europeo a Monaco, l'intenzione di avviare la produzione di massa di veicoli autonomi di livello L4 entro il 2026 e il primo volo previsto del suo “Land Aircraft Carrier”, l'auto volante, a Dubai questo ottobre. L'azienda prevede inoltre di lanciare la produzione in serie del robot umanoide IRON nel 2026. Le solide performance in Europa si riflettono nelle vendite leader nella fascia medio-alta di BEV tra i marchi cinesi e in un 81% Net Promoter Score di rilievo nei mercati DACH.
XPENG (NYSE:XPEV) mostró sus últimas innovaciones de movilidad con IA en el IAA Mobility 2025, destacando su transformación de marca EV emergente a el sexto actor EV más grande del mundo, presente en más de 46 mercados. En Europa presentó en estreno el Next P7, un sedán deportivo con 593 CV y 0-100 km/h en 3,7 segundos.
Los anuncios clave incluyen la apertura del primer centro de I+D europeo de XPENG en Múnich, los planes para producir en masa vehículos autónomos L4 para 2026 y el vuelo inaugural previsto de su automóvil volador “Land Aircraft Carrier” en Dubái este octubre. La compañía también planea lanzar la producción en serie del robot humanoide IRON en 2026. El fuerte desempeño en Europa se refleja en ventas líderes de BEV de gama media-alta entre marcas chinas y en un 81% Net Promoter Score destacado en los mercados DACH.
XPENG (NYSE:XPEV)는 IAA Mobility 2025에서 최신 AI 모빌리티 혁신을 선보이며 신생 전기차 브랜드에서 전 세계 6위 규모의 EV 사업자로 도약해 46개 이상 시장에서 활동하고 있음을 강조했습니다. 유럽에서 공개된 Next P7 스포츠 세단은 593마력과 0-100 km/h 3.7초의 성능을 자랑합니다.
주요 발표로는 뮌헨에 첫 유럽 R&D 센터를 개설하고 2026년까지 L4 자율주행차량의 양산을 계획하며, 이번 10월 두바이에서 ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ 비행 자동차의 첫 비행을 예정하고 있다는 점이 포함됩니다. 또한 2026년 IRON 휴머노이드 로봇의 양산 출시도 계획하고 있습니다. 유럽 시장에서의 강한 성과는 중국 브랜드 중 중상위급 BEV 판매 선두와 DACH 시장에서 업계 선도적인 81% Net Promoter Score로 입증됩니다.
XPENG (NYSE:XPEV) a présenté ses dernières innovations de mobilité IA lors de l'IAA Mobility 2025, soulignant sa transformation d'une marque EV émergente au sixième acteur EV mondial, présent dans plus de 46 marchés. La première européenne du Next P7, berline sportive de 593 ch, affiche 0–100 km/h en 3,7 secondes.
Les annonces clés incluent l'ouverture du premier centre R&D européen de XPENG à Munich, la volonté de lancer la production de masse de véhicules autonomes L4 d'ici 2026 et le vol inaugural prévu de son véhicule volant « Land Aircraft Carrier » à Dubaï en octobre. L'entreprise prévoit également de lancer la production en série du robot humanoïde IRON en 2026. Les solides performances en Europe se traduisent par des ventes de BEV leader sur le segment moyen-haut parmi les marques chinoises et un 81% Net Promoter Score de référence sur les marchés DACH.
XPENG (NYSE:XPEV) präsentierte auf der IAA Mobility 2025 seine neuesten KI-Mobilitätsinnovationen und betonte seinen Wandel von einer aufstrebenden EV-Marke zum sechstgrößten EV-Anbieter weltweit, tätig in über 46 Märkten. Die Europa-Premiere des Next P7 Sportwagens zeigte 593 PS und 0–100 km/h in 3,7 Sekunden.
Zu den wichtigsten Ankündigungen gehören die Eröffnung des ersten europäischen F&E-Zentrums in München, die Pläne zur Serienproduktion von L4-autonomen Fahrzeugen bis 2026 sowie der für diesen Oktober in Dubai geplante Erstflug seines fliegenden Autos „Land Aircraft Carrier“. Zudem ist die Markteinführung des humanoiden Roboters IRON in Serienfertigung für 2026 vorgesehen. Die starke Performance in Europa zeigt sich in führenden BEV-Verkaufszahlen im mittleren bis oberen Segment unter chinesischen Marken und einem branchenführenden 81% Net Promoter Score in den DACH-Märkten.
- Achieved position as world's sixth-largest EV player with presence in 46 markets
- Next P7 demonstrates superior performance with 593 PS and 3.7s 0-100 km/h acceleration
- Leading mid-to-high-end BEV sales among Chinese brands in Europe
- Achieved exceptional 81% Net Promoter Score in DACH markets
- Strategic expansion with new Munich R&D Center opening
- Mass production of L4 autonomous vehicles and flying cars not starting until 2026
- Significant R&D investments required across multiple ambitious projects
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XPENG demonstrates ambitious technology roadmap with autonomous driving, flying cars, and robotics, strengthening European presence through new R&D center.
XPENG's presentation at IAA Mobility 2025 signals a significant technological leap beyond being merely a Chinese EV manufacturer. The company has strategically positioned itself as an AI mobility ecosystem developer with a multi-pronged approach spanning ground vehicles, flying cars, and humanoid robots.
The European debut of the Next P7 sports sedan demonstrates XPENG's focus on performance engineering, with 593 PS power output and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.7 seconds. More importantly, the vehicle's 3,961 km endurance record in 24 hours addresses a critical concern for EVs – range anxiety – potentially giving XPENG a competitive advantage in European markets where charging infrastructure remains under development.
What sets XPENG apart from traditional automakers is its self-developed full-stack AI architecture that integrates cloud computing, vehicle systems, and hardware. This proprietary technology forms the foundation for their ambitious goal of mass-producing L4 autonomous vehicles by 2026 – a timeline that exceeds most competitors' publicly stated roadmaps.
The establishment of the Munich R&D Center represents more than geographical expansion; it's a strategic move to tap into European automotive engineering expertise and adapt their technology to local regulations and user preferences. This aligns with their reported 81% Net Promoter Score in DACH markets, suggesting their product-market fit is resonating with European consumers.
Beyond traditional vehicles, XPENG's diversification into flying cars through XPENG AEROHT (with 5,000 pre-orders and maiden flight scheduled in Dubai) and humanoid robotics with IRON (targeted for mass production in 2026) represents high-risk, high-reward ventures that could either become significant growth vectors or resource drains. These initiatives position XPENG not just as an automaker but as a comprehensive mobility technology company competing with a broader set of players.
- XPENG demonstrates the latest advances in its AI ecosystem, from the European premiere of its groundbreaking Next P7 to the global adaptation of its Turing AI Driving, which will deliver top smart driving by Q4 2026.
- The XPENG Munich R&D Center — its first in Europe — is the next milestone in its global aspiration and enables future co-innovation with Europe.
- XPENG aims to roll out mass-produced L4-level autonomous driving vehicles by 2026.
- XPENG extends AI mobility into new frontiers, with its "Land Aircraft Carrier" flying car making its inaugural flight in Dubai this October and its humanoid robot IRON set for mass production in 2026.
MUNICH, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPENG, a leading China-based high-tech company, unveiled its latest achievements in leading the future of AI mobility today at IAA Mobility 2025. The European debut of the Next P7 showcases the company’s strengths in AI technology, intelligent driving systems, and high-performance engineering, while reflecting its expanding global footprint. Alongside this, XPENG will officially open its Munich R&D Center in September — its first in Europe — to innovate future AI mobility and engage closely with European users.
XPENG's presence at IAA Mobility reflects this ambitious mission. Whereas in the past vehicles were mainly mechanical, XPENG is built with AI in its DNA. This unique foundation defines its role as an explorer of future mobility: to create technology that transforms how millions of people live and move, through AI-powered vehicles, humanoid robots, and even flying cars.
"With the Next P7, we are demonstrating to users around the world how AI can transform the car into a warm, intelligent companion," said Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG. "It demonstrates our full-stack, self-developed AI capabilities. XPENG doesn’t just build cars, we are creating smart and sustainable mobility experiences for global users. The new Munich R&D center demonstrates our strong commitment to creating these experiences together with Europe, deepening partnerships, driving local innovation, and serving European users with cutting-edge mobility solutions."
Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG
Building on this rapid growth, Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, emphasized the company’s global strategy: "Since our first appearance at IAA Mobility in 2023 as an emerging Chinese EV brand, XPENG has returned in 2025 having quickly grown into the world’s sixth-largest EV player. We now serve users in over 46 markets and will continue expanding globally, delivering innovative products and smart technologies to help accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility."
Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG
Deepening Roots in Europe
The European market plays an important role in XPENG’s efforts to accelerate its global growth, and the company is making significant investments in the market. XPENG will open its first European research center in Munich in September. As its ninth global R&D hub — joining Silicon Valley and San Diego — the Munich center will enable XPENG to get closer to European users and ensure their needs are reflected in its future mobility innovations.
XPENG’s performance in European markets reflects its growing influence and recognition. The company leads mid-to-high-end BEV sales among Chinese brands, and its reputation among European users continues to rise. According to the latest survey published in July 2025 by German market research firm USCALE, XPENG is the first Chinese car brand to top its Net Promoter Score (NPS). Its NPS of
Driving the Future of Mobility with Full-Stack AI
At the core of XPENG’s strategy is its self-developed AI system, which underpins every dimension of the company’s mobility ecosystem—from AI cars and flying vehicles to humanoid robots.
XPENG’s AI architecture integrates cloud, vehicle, computing power, and hardware. These capabilities are supported by highly integrated central computing and zonal control architecture, enabling deep hardware-software synergy throughout the vehicle.
Powered by these breakthroughs, XPENG is advancing toward mass-producing L4 autonomous driving vehicles by 2026 and launching Robotaxi trials in China. Its NGP smart driving system has also started global adaptation, with the goal of offering top-class smart driving experiences to users by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Offering a Complete AI-Driven Mobility Ecosystem
XPENG’s vision for AI-powered mobility is reflected in its diverse product portfolio, which takes center stage at IAA Munich 2025. Visitors to the booth can experience five models, including the New G6 and G9 SUVs, the X9 MPV, and the P7+ — the world’s first AI-defined vehicle, which is set to launch in Europe soon.
The highlight of the lineup is the Next P7, a groundbreaking sports sedan that combines original and futuristic design, supercar-level performance, and unmatched endurance. Under the hood, it delivers 593 PS, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, and reaches 230 km/h. It also set a new benchmark for EV durability, covering 3,961 km in 24 hours—an endurance record for mass-produced electric vehicles.
XPENG is also redefining the skies. Its flying car subsidiary, XPENG AEROHT, has dedicated 12 years to R&D and iterated seven generations of prototypes. This October, its "Land Aircraft Carrier" — the world’s first modular flying car — will make its maiden international flight in Dubai. With 5,000 pre-orders, its mass production is expected by late 2026, potentially positioning AEROHT as the world’s largest flying vehicle company.
Beyond cars and flying vehicles, XPENG has been extending AI mobility into robotics. Its revolutionary humanoid robot, IRON — developed over five years and through six generations — is now undergoing training in factory settings and is expected to enter mass production in 2026. Meanwhile, the company’s next-generation humanoid robot is set to launch in the fourth quarter this year.
About XPENG
Founded in 2014, XPENG is a leading Chinese born AI-driven mobility company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs, catering to a growing base of tech-savvy consumers. With the rapid advancement of AI, XPENG aspires to become a global leader in AI mobility, with a mission to drive the Smart EV revolution through cutting-edge technology, shaping the future of mobility. To enhance the customer experience, XPENG develops its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) technology and intelligent in-car operating system in-house, along with core vehicle systems such as the powertrain and electrical/electronic architecture (EEA). Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG also operates key offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Amsterdam. Its Smart EVs are primarily manufactured at its facilities in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province.
XPENG is listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: XPEV) and Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX: 9868).
For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.
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