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Xpeng (Yoyo robotaxi)

EV maker Xpeng is developing its own robotaxi, branded Yoyo in October 2026. Over 2,000 internal test rides had been completed in Guangzhou by August 2026; it aims to run passenger service without safety drivers in 2027 with Chinese and international mobility platforms.

Headquarters
not published
Parent
XPeng Inc.
Backers and partners
Amap (robotaxi SDK ecosystem partner)
Founded
not published
Vehicles
Robotaxi based on Xpeng GX SUV
Technology
Vision-only system without lidar or HD maps, four in-house Turing AI chips (3,000 TOPS), VLA 2.0 driving model.
Website
www.xpeng.com

Cities

Guangzhou - Testing with safety driverGuangzhou

Timeline

  1. Guangzhou: Testing with safety driver - Regular road tests began; internal ride tests from July 2026 (over 2,000 rides by Aug 2026) source

Announced

  • Announcement Guangzhou: Passenger services without safety drivers planned in 2027 with mobility platform partners Announced . source
Profile sources (1)
  1. Xpeng unveils Yoyo name as it advances robotaxi business - CnEVPost, 8 Oct 2026

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