XPeng Launches Second-Gen VLA Model, Starts Fully Driverless Robotaxi Tests in Guangzhou
XPeng announced on August 27, 2026, the rollout of its second-generation VLA large model, enabling fully driverless road tests for its Robotaxi in Guangzhou. The company has obtained remote-testing qualifications for intelligent connected vehicles in the city, covering Level 1, 2, and 3 test roads. Since employee trials began in June 2026, XPeng completed over 2,000 internal test orders within two months.
XPeng announced on August 27, 2026, that the latest iteration of its second-generation VLA large model has officially gone live, and the Robotaxi equipped with this model has commenced driverless testing. The company has obtained Guangzhou's qualification for remote testing of intelligent connected vehicles, allowing fully driverless road tests on the city's Level 1, 2, and 3 test roads.
Since launching employee internal testing in June 2026, XPeng's Robotaxi completed more than 2,000 internal test orders within two months. XPeng held a Tech Day in Guangzhou in November 2025, where it announced its entry into the Robotaxi sector. At the time, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer He Xiaopeng stated that the company would launch three Robotaxi models in 2026 and begin trial operations simultaneously.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 2 industrys. The strongest current signal is positive for New Energy Vehicles, with intensity 50/100 and 70% confidence over a short term horizon.
New Energy Vehicles
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 50
- Confidence
- 70%
- Horizon
- Short term
Artificial Intelligence
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 45
- Confidence
- 65%
- Horizon
- Short term
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