GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPENG is entering 2026 with strong transformative momentum, solidifying its strategic shift into an AI-driven global technology leader. The company introduced its next-generation flagship model, marked a crucial production milestone, and launched a groundbreaking autonomous driving AI system, together advancing intelligent mobility significantly. On January 8, XPENG revealed the 2026 XPENG P7+ at its Spring Product Launch Event in Guangzhou. This premium AI-powered sedan, available in Super Extended-Range and all-electric versions, will launch simultaneously in 36 countries. Its pure-electric variant debuted in Europe at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, showcasing impressive cargo capacity by unloading 33 pieces of 20-inch luggage from the spacious sedan interior. Built to global standards across R&D, manufacturing, and quality, the 2026 P7+ features 104 experience enhancements and renews 36% of core assembly parts. It has already completed trial production with XPENG’s partner Magna in Graz, Austria, highlighting the company’s global manufacturing readiness. Supporting this product drive, XPENG attained 429, 445 vehicle deliveries worldwide in 2025, a staggering 126% year-over-year increase. Overseas deliveries surged 96% to 45, 008 units, with Europe seeing a 126% jump to 22, 787 vehicles.

XPENG now operates in 60 countries and regions, consistently ranking as the top-selling Chinese EV startup in major European markets including Belgium, Norway, and France. At the core of XPENG’s technological vision is its proprietary second-generation Visual-Language-Action (VLA 2. 0) AI model—an industry-first physical-AI system with foundational Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities. By eliminating the traditional "language translation" step, it generates driving commands directly from visual inputs, enabling natural, efficient AI interaction with the real world. The same VLA 2. 0 powers XPENG’s Robotaxi, which has passed third-party closed-track testing and is preparing for public road trials. Deployment of VLA 2. 0 to customer vehicles will begin over-the-air starting March 2026. On January 9, XPENG celebrated producing its 100, 000th P7+ in Guangzhou, a milestone symbolizing not just volume but strong technological progress and customer trust, noted Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng during an owner delivery ceremony emphasizing the blend of advanced tech and user engagement. Together, the launch of a global flagship, record international growth, a major AI breakthrough, and a key production milestone underscore XPENG’s rapid evolution from automaker to technology innovator. Leveraging an integrated AI-powered software and hardware stack, XPENG is redefining intelligent mobility and positioning itself as a distinct global leader in the next generation of transportation. About XPENG XPENG leads future mobility transformation through continuous innovation, branding itself as the “Explorer of Future Mobility. ” Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, the company operates R&D centers across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhaoqing, Yangzhou, and the U. S. , with intelligent manufacturing bases in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou. Committed to global development and sales strategies, XPENG has subsidiaries throughout Europe and emphasizes full-stack, in-house development of intelligent driver-assistance software and core hardware, delivering superior intelligent driving and user experiences. XPENG went public on the New York Stock Exchange on August 27, 2020 (NYSE: XPEV), setting a record IPO for the global new energy vehicle sector at the time. The company achieved dual primary listing by joining the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 7, 2021 (HKEX: 9868), becoming the first Chinese new-energy automaker to do so. For more details, visit https://www. xpeng. com/. Media Contact: Sarah Cheng, XPENG PR Department Email: chengc5@xiaopeng. com Original source: https://www. prnewswire. com/news-releases/xpeng-charts-new-course-in-2026-flagship-launch-sales-momentum-and-ai-breakthrough-propel-global-technology-ambitions-302658303. html SOURCE: XPENG