XPeng shared its World Model roadmap at the CVPR 2026 Workshop on Foundation Model Deployment for Embodied Intelligence. Xianming Liu, Head of XPeng Group's General Intelligence Center, unveiled the roadmap, highlighting proactive reasoning, controllable generation, and long-horizon forecasting as key capabilities for next-generation autonomous driving.

Key Capabilities

The roadmap focuses on advancing autonomous driving through several core features:

• Proactive reasoning: Enhancing decision-making capabilities in real-time scenarios.
• Controllable generation: Allowing precise control over AI-generated outputs.
• Long-horizon forecasting: Improving the ability to predict future events over extended periods.

These capabilities aim to strengthen XPeng's position in the autonomous driving sector by leveraging advanced AI models.

XPeng Inc.'s X9 model led range and charging performance at the El Prix Summer 2026 event, covering 646 km and exceeding its WLTP range by 11.4%. The seven-seat EV also posted the fastest charging time, reaching 80% in 12 minutes and 55 seconds. The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) noted that the vehicle "clearly stood out" during the tests.

Performance Metrics

The X9's performance was highlighted by its ability to maintain efficiency in varying conditions. During a previous winter test at -10°C, the model achieved a 12-minute charge time. XPeng stated that while Europe's 400 kW network does not fully unlock the X9's capability, its charging performance remains top-tier.

Europe Expansion Strategy

"Recording the largest WLTP range deviation and the fastest charging time is strong validation of the technology behind the XPENG X9," said Alex Tang, General Manager of International Business at XPENG. He emphasized that the X9 allows drivers to avoid choosing between long range and fast charging.

The X9 is among XPeng's new models launching in Europe in 2026, with Norway identified as the first market. The company aims to support its growth plans in the region by offering long range, fast charging, and seven-seat premium comfort.

Recent Financial Performance

XPeng reported weaker first-quarter revenue and deliveries, with revenue falling 17.6% year over year to 13.03 billion yuan. Deliveries dropped 33.3% to 62,682 vehicles. Despite these declines, gross margin improved to 20.6%, aided by cost reductions and product mix changes. The operating loss widened to 1.87 billion yuan.

For the second quarter, XPeng expects deliveries of 100,000 to 106,000 vehicles and revenue of 19.6 billion yuan to 20.8 billion yuan, figures that fall below analyst expectations.