Particle.news
Download on the App Store

XPeng Stock Hits Three-Year High on Robotics Push and Volkswagen Collaboration

Investor enthusiasm reflects XPeng's pivot to platform technology highlighted by partner access to its autonomous stack.

Overview

  • Shares jumped 18% in Hong Kong to the highest level since July 2022, with U.S. ADRs up 16% on Monday.
  • China’s MIIT listed Volkswagen’s ID.UNYX 08, a fully electric SUV built on XPeng’s G9 platform and ADAS software, with mass production expected next year.
  • At its AI Day, XPeng unveiled the next‑generation IRON humanoid and detailed a robotaxi program slated to begin next year.
  • CEO He Xiaopeng said XPeng will open‑source its autonomous driving stack to commercial partners, with Volkswagen set to be the first to access it.
  • Operational momentum continues, with 42,013 vehicles delivered in October for a fourth straight monthly record and 76% year‑over‑year growth.