Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has completed a comprehensive review of its supply chain to safeguard operations from potential disruption linked to escalating trade tensions and tariffs between the United States and China.
The company reported that its current sales have not been affected by the geopolitical developments. However, it continues to monitor the situation closely, acknowledging the challenges posed by global economic uncertainty.
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In parallel, Xpeng is moving forward with the mass production of its self-developed autonomous driving chip, named Turing, expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025. The chip is slated to be integrated into one of the company’s upcoming electric vehicle models as part of Xpeng’s strategy to strengthen its capabilities in autonomous driving technology.
Local media reports indicate that the Turing chip features two proprietary neural network processing units and offers a 20% improvement in utilization efficiency over general-purpose automotive chips. It is designed to support advanced AI models with up to 30 billion parameters, positioning it ahead of competing solutions currently in use.
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Xpeng also officially launched the 2025 version of its X9 electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), following a brief pre-sale period. The vehicle is priced at 359,800 yuan ($49,900), maintaining the same price as the 2024 model, despite a higher pre-sale figure. The new edition includes enhancements valued at 80,000 yuan ($11,000), focusing on upgrades to comfort, technology integration, and intelligent driving systems.
Source: Reuters