XPENG Unveils Physical AI Ecosystem and VLA 2.0

XPENG presents its Physical AI ecosystem at Beijing Auto Show, featuring VLA 2.0, robotics, and flying systems. Explore how the company expands smart mobility globally.

XPENG is stepping beyond the role of a traditional carmaker, positioning itself within a new category it calls Physical AI, where vehicles become just one part of a broader technology ecosystem. At the Beijing Auto Show 2026, the company plans to present not only updated electric vehicles but an integrated portfolio spanning intelligent driving, robotics, and aerial systems.

At the center of this shift is the VLA 2.0 system — a next-generation architecture that, according to the company, converts visual input directly into driving actions without intermediate steps. This approach is designed not only for passenger cars but also for Robotaxi platforms, the humanoid robot IRON, and flying mobility systems, forming a shared technological backbone across products.

This move signals more than a product update. XPENG is effectively building a unified AI platform for multiple forms of mobility and automation. The ecosystem already includes autonomous taxis undergoing public road testing with pilot operations planned for 2026, alongside developments in aerial mobility supported by emerging production capabilities. At the same time, robotics is becoming a parallel focus, with IRON positioned as part of the same AI-driven infrastructure.

Vehicles remain a core element, but their role is evolving. At the show, XPENG will demonstrate flagship models and updated VLA 2.0 features such as autonomous roaming, automated parking, and advanced urban navigation. Particular attention is given to the Mona UltraSE version, intended to expand access to advanced driving capabilities for a younger and broader audience, continuing the strategy behind the more accessible MONA lineup.

The scale of this transition is reflected in XPENG’s international growth. The company now operates in more than 60 countries and regions and delivered approximately 45,000 vehicles overseas in 2025, nearly doubling its year-on-year performance. At the same time, strategic partnerships are expanding, with Volkswagen confirmed as the first customer for VLA 2.0 in China and collaboration extending to vehicle architecture and software systems.

Looking ahead, the development path points toward higher levels of autonomy. Robotaxi platforms are already being tested in real-world conditions, while broader global deployment of VLA 2.0 is planned in the coming years. The extent of these capabilities, however, will depend on regulatory environments across different markets.

In this context, XPENG’s presentation at the Beijing Auto Show is not just about new models, but about redefining its position in the evolving landscape of AI-driven mobility, where the boundaries between cars, robots, and aviation continue to blur.