XPENG to Launch Its Next-Gen AI Flagship G9L SUV and Showcase Its Physical AI Lineup at the 2026 Paris Motor Show
The G9L is set to become XPENG's fourth model produced in Europe as the company expands its local capabilities.
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XPENG (XPEV) will globally launch its G9L SUV on October 12, 2026, at the Paris Motor Show.
European order books will open and European pricing will be announced at the show. The G9L will become the company's fourth model produced in Europe. XPENG and Tesla will be the only automakers in the official Autonomous Lab, where XPENG will offer its first large-scale overseas test rides of its NGP intelligent-driving technology.
Second-quarter overseas deliveries surpassed 20,000 vehicles, up 81% year-on-year. Its robotics business completed a funding round of over US$900 million in August. In September, the IRON humanoid robot rolled off a newly commissioned production line, a step toward mass production.
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Positive
- Moderate pointSecond-quarter overseas deliveries surpassed 20,000 vehicles for the first time, up 81% year-on-year.
- Moderate pointRobotics business completed a funding round of over US$900 million in August. 9.8% of market cap
- Minor pointIRON humanoid robot rolled off its newly commissioned production line in September, advancing toward mass production.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.G9L will become XPENG's fourth model produced in Europe.
- Minor pointEuropean research and development capabilities are being expanded to adapt intelligent driving to local conditions.
- Minor pointEuropean sales and service network is expanding alongside local capabilities.
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Key Figures
- G9L global launch
- October 12, 2026
- Paris Motor Show
- European deliveries
- Over 60,000 vehicles
- Cumulative company deliveries in Europe
- Q2 overseas deliveries
- More than 20,000 units
- Second quarter
- Overseas delivery growth
- 81% year-on-year
- Second quarter
- Robotics business funding
- Over US$900 million
- First funding round
- European-produced XPENG model
- Fourth model
- G9L will be XPENG’s fourth model produced in Europe
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G9L launched in China, with a global Paris debut planned.
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- 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 G9L flagship SUV will make its global launch at the Paris Motor Show, with European order books open and pricing revealed, reinforcing XPENG's premium positioning globally.
- XPENG and Tesla will be the only automakers participating in the show's official Autonomous Lab, marking XPENG's first large-scale NGP test ride experience outside
China . - XPENG will present one of the largest stands among Chinese automakers, spanning more than 1,000 square meters in Hall 6 alongside European legacy brands and Chinese counterparts.
- The Paris Motor Show will showcase XPENG's "In Europe, For
Europe " approach through European intelligent-driving development, local production and a growing regional product portfolio.
Advancing Physical AI into the Real World
At its more than 1,000-square-meter stand in Hall 6, XPENG will create an immersive "Physical AI Museum" spanning four areas: brand technology stack, AI-defined vehicles, humanoid robots and flying cars.
The exhibition will demonstrate how XPENG is extending its technology foundation beyond the conventional automobile. Its Car-as-a-Robot concept brings vehicle and robotics technologies onto a common platform, while the company is also advancing the mass production of its IRON humanoid robot and developing flying cars and Robotaxi.
Together with the G9L, L03, P7+, G6, G9 and X9, these technologies will offer visitors a view of XPENG's broader Physical AI ecosystem — from intelligent vehicles and robots to future forms of mobility.
G9L: The Next Generation of AI-Defined Mobility
At the center of XPENG's presence will be the G9L, its Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV, making its global launch in
The G9L brings together XPENG's latest advances in AI, intelligent driving and vehicle technology with a premium SUV experience, with a focus on safety, driving and comfort across a range of scenarios. At the Paris Motor Show, XPENG will open European order books and announce European pricing, marking the model's transition from a
The G9L will also become the fourth XPENG model produced in
XPENG and Tesla to Take on the Official Autonomous Driving Experience
Beyond the vehicle premiere, XPENG will put its NGP intelligent driving technology directly to the test with its recently launched L03 SUV coupe as part of the Paris Motor Show's official Autonomous Lab program.
XPENG and Tesla will be the only two automakers taking part in the official experience, giving the public a first-hand opportunity to experience next-generation intelligent driving in real-world conditions. For XPENG, the event marks its first large-scale overseas NGP test ride experience, offering early access to its latest capabilities for European customers and media.
XPENG is also advancing the localization of intelligent driving technology for
In
XPENG is expanding its presence in
The company is also expanding its European product portfolio. Following its global debut in
From European intelligent driving development and local manufacturing to products tailored for European users, XPENG is strengthening its "In Europe, For
A New Chapter in XPENG's Global Expansion
2026 has marked another step in XPENG's international expansion, with continued growth in overseas sales, stores and localized operations alongside the commercialization of its Physical AI technologies.
In the second quarter, overseas deliveries surpassed 20,000 units for the first time, up
As the automotive industry gathers in
XPENG Paris Night
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Format: Brand Event & Fireside Chat & Dinner
Venue:
XPENG Paris Motor Show Press Conference
Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.
Location: Hall 6, Booth A51
Venue: Paris Motor Show, Paris Expo Porte de
If you are interested in XPENG's Paris Motor Show event, please contact:
pr@xiaopeng.com
XPENG Paris Motor Show Press Kit:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I8SLTqDREdDCzeY5YUu8LjLe7jlPI6e2
About XPENG
XPENG is a leading global Physical AI company, dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world to reshape future mobility and smart living. Through in-house R&D, XPENG has developed a full-stack Physical AI architecture spanning Turing AI chips, world foundation models, and highly integrated software and hardware applications. This unified technology foundation of XPENG powers an expansive product portfolio of smart EVs, robotaxis, and humanoid robots, advancing the deployment of Physical AI at scale. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG is dual-primary listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With global capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services, XPENG drives continuous technological innovation and fosters an open Physical AI ecosystem, making life smarter, safer, and better for users worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.
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