XPENG made headlines at IAA Mobility 2025 with the European debut of the Next P7 — a sports sedan that redefines performance, design, and endurance in the EV space. The showcase underscores XPENG’s rapid rise in the global mobility arena and its mission to pioneer the future of transportation through AI-driven innovation.

As part of its expansion strategy, XPENG will officially open its first European R&D Center in Munich this September. This marks the company’s ninth global innovation hub, joining facilities in Silicon Valley and San Diego. The Munich center will allow XPENG to strengthen local partnerships, co-develop solutions with European stakeholders, and deliver AI-powered mobility experiences tailored to European users.

“XPENG doesn’t just build cars; we create smart and sustainable mobility experiences,” said He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG. “With the Next P7, we are showing how AI can transform the car into an intelligent companion.”

XPENG’s growth trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. Since its debut at IAA in 2023, the company has become the sixth-largest EV maker in the world, now serving customers in over 46 markets. According to Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, the brand is committed to further expansion, offering cutting-edge EVs and intelligent systems to accelerate the shift toward sustainable transportation worldwide.

This progress is mirrored in its reputation among European customers. A USCALE survey (July 2025) revealed XPENG as the first Chinese carmaker to lead in Net Promoter Score (NPS) in Europe, achieving an impressive 81%, well above the industry average.

At the heart of XPENG’s strategy lies its full-stack, self-developed AI system, which integrates cloud, vehicle computing, and hardware into a highly synergized architecture. This enables advanced smart-driving capabilities, with XPENG targeting L4 autonomous mass production by 2026 and Robotaxi trials in China.

Its NGP smart driving system is also being adapted globally, with plans to deliver world-class autonomous driving experiences to international markets by late 2026.

XPENG’s innovation goes far beyond electric cars. Its subsidiary, XPENG AEROHT, has been developing flying vehicles for over a decade. The much-anticipated “Land Aircraft Carrier”, the world’s first modular flying car, will make its international debut in Dubai this October. With 5,000 pre-orders and mass production scheduled for late 2026, AEROHT could soon become the world’s largest flying vehicle manufacturer.

Meanwhile, XPENG is also venturing into robotics. Its humanoid robot, IRON, now in its sixth generation, is being trained in factory environments and is set for mass production in 2026. A next-generation humanoid robot will debut later this year, marking another bold step in XPENG’s AI mobility ecosystem.

The highlight of XPENG’s IAA showcase, the Next P7, blends futuristic styling with raw performance. Equipped with 593 PS, the sedan rockets from 0–100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, reaches a top speed of 230 km/h, and recently set a new EV endurance record, covering 3,961 km in just 24 hours.

Alongside the Next P7, XPENG also displayed the New G6 and G9 SUVs, the X9 MPV, and the P7+, the world’s first AI-defined vehicle, soon to be launched in Europe.

XPENG’s momentum at IAA Mobility 2025 reflects its ambition to transform transportation through AI cars, flying vehicles, and humanoid robots. By combining deep R&D investments with bold global expansion, XPENG is positioning itself not just as an automaker, but as a trailblazer in intelligent mobility ecosystems.