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XPeng is in talks with overseas automakers on potential cooperation, according to its chairman He Xiaopeng, as the Chinese electric‑vehicle maker looks to commercialize its driver-assistance technology globally and expand production outside China.
Interest in the Guangzhou‑based company’s advanced driving systems has come from both domestic carmakers and parts suppliers as well as European companies, Xiaopeng said.
“XPeng’s autonomous driving solution is globally adaptable, easier to deploy and safer,” He said in an interview with Bloomberg Television in Beijing.
The push comes as global competition in partially and fully autonomous-driving technology intensifies, with automakers and tech companies racing to develop scalable, safety-certified platforms. That’s spurring cross-border partnerships, underscoring China’s position as a leading developer of the technology.
He said XPeng’s cooperation with Volkswagen Group over the past three years “has gone smoothly.”
Separately, XPeng said overseas demand for its cars has exceeded expectations, particularly in France and Germany. XPeng builds the G6 electric coupe, G9 electric crossover and P7+ electric fastback for European markets at contract manufacturer Magna Steyr’s plant in Graz, Austria.
The company plans to expand overseas manufacturing from 2026, both by upgrading existing plants and building new facilities, with Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America among the regions under consideration.
XPeng also reiterated confidence that profitability will improve on a quarter‑on‑quarter basis this year, as it scales up technology monetization and overseas operations while preparing to bring robotaxi and other AI‑driven mobility projects to market.
“The next five to 10 years will be a make‑or‑break period” for all automakers, He said. “Over the next decade, we aim to transform into a global AI technology company.”