At Auto Shanghai 2025, XPENG Motors announced an AI-driven future that’s as thrilling as it is groundbreaking.
He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO, didn’t mince words at the unveiling: “We’re not merely launching products today,” he announced, confidently, “but fundamentally redefining what an automotive company can be.”
And redefine they certainly did, with XPENG’s new World Foundation Model, affectionately called the “AI Brain.” Imagine this as a supercomputer for cars, with 35 times more processing power than conventional Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models.
This allows vehicles to self-optimise and adapt in real-time to complex, unfamiliar driving scenarios. Think of it as giving your car the cognitive flexibility of a human brain, with a whole lot less complaining about Monday mornings.
Then there’s the XPENG P7+, a flagship sedan that grabbed the spotlight with its revolutionary 5C Supercharging AI Battery technology. Imagine pulling into a charging station, popping in for a quick coffee, and returning just 10 minutes later with enough juice to travel another 420 kilometres.
Coupled with industry-leading efficiency figures of 12.7kWh/100km, it makes traditional EV charging speeds seem almost pedestrian by comparison.
And speaking of impressive milestones, XPENG’s new electric MPV, the X9, clocked 6,000 firm orders in just seven days, a record-setting performance in the electric MPV segment.
But XPENG didn’t stop at just four wheels. They showcased a humanoid robot named IRON at Auto Shanghai 2025. Standing at a human-like 178cm, IRON moves with startling realism, right down to its 22 degrees of freedom in each dexterous hand.
Watching it perform tasks with seamless precision while casually chatting through XPENG’s smart cockpit AI reminded me less of machinery and more of a charming, albeit slightly metallic, assistant.
Closer to home, XPENG’s partnership with Premium Automobiles has firmly planted their flag in Singapore. Since July 2024, Premium Automobiles has successfully introduced vehicles like the XPENG G6 coupe SUV and the X9 MPV, catering to an increasingly tech-savvy and environmentally conscious Singaporean market.
As He Xiaopeng eloquently summed up, XPENG is reimagining the future of mobility. Expect to see more innovations in due course.
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