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Xpeng Yoyo robotaxi development and testing

Overview

Xpeng has introduced its robotaxi service, named ‘Xpeng Yoyo’, as part of its strategy to commercialize autonomous mobility. The vehicle is built on the company’s GX model and utilizes four proprietary Turing AI chips alongside a second-generation VLA large model to achieve L4-level autonomous driving without the use of LiDAR sensors or high-definition maps.

Following more than 2,200 internal test runs, the company has transitioned to a beta testing phase in Guangzhou, China. This phase includes online registration for external users via an invitation code system and allows for driverless operation on Class I, II, and III roads. The Yoyo vehicles are equipped with passenger amenities such as zero-gravity massage seats, integrated entertainment screens, and pre-trip temperature control.

Technically, the system relies on cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, supported by four Turing chips providing 3,000 TOPS of computing power. Xpeng utilizes a second-generation Vision-Language-Action (VLA 2.0) model to facilitate deployment across various cities.

Regarding its business model, Xpeng intends to act as a technology provider and ecosystem enabler, partnering with external operators to manage field services. Amap, a Chinese mobility platform, has been announced as the first partner for these services. Xpeng aims to launch full passenger services without safety drivers by 2027, targeting a per-vehicle break-even point in Guangzhou by the second half of that year.

In a significant regulatory milestone, the XPENG YOYO brand has officially been granted L4-level autonomous driving demonstration operation qualifications. This permit transitions the business from technical verification and internal testing to a phase of open user operations and commercial exploration. This follows the May production of the company’s first mass-produced robotaxi vehicle and provides a foundation for potentially exporting integrated autonomous driving solutions to global partners.

Entities

Guangzhou · He Xiaopeng · XPeng · Amap · XPENG Group

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    XPENG Group receives L4 autonomous driving demonstration permit

    XPENG Group's Robotaxi brand, XPENG YOYO, has secured L4 autonomous driving demonstration permits, moving the service from internal testing toward commercial operations and public road use.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    XPeng launches Yoyo robotaxi service in China

    XPeng has launched Yoyo, its robotaxi service in China. Using Level 4 autonomous technology without LiDAR or HD maps, the service is currently rolling out to invited users in Guangzhou.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Xpeng launches YOYO robotaxi testing in Guangzhou

    Xpeng has begun beta testing its YOYO robotaxi in Guangzhou, China. The vehicle operates without LiDAR, using a vision-based system and proprietary chips to navigate driverless routes.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Xpeng names robotaxi ‘Yoyo’ as it targets driverless service

    Xpeng has named its robotaxi ‘Xpeng Yoyo,’ aiming for driverless passenger operations by 2027 using L4 autonomous technology and its flagship GX platform.

Sources

autoprove.it · cnevpost.com · cnmo.com · insideevs.it · ithome.com · mediakampung.com · mojelektromobil.sk · smartdomotica.it · tuttotech.net

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