XPENG G9 SUV OBTAINS ROBOTAXI PASSENGER TESTING PERMIT ON PUBLIC ROADS IN CHINA
First unmodified mass-produced commercial vehicle to acquire such qualifications in China
With data closed-loop, the G9 Robotaxi fleet will improve its performance, stability, and generalization ability more efficiently
Robotaxi passenger testing service to be available to the masses in the second half of 2023
The XPENG G9 SUV has successfully obtained the Guangzhou Intelligent Connected Vehicle Passenger Test Permit, and the testing area covers all general testing roads in Guangzhou.
Under the permit, the company will launch Robotaxi autonomous driving passenger testing service for all users in the Huangpu District of Guangzhou in the second half of 2023. By then users will be able to simply hail a G9 Robotaxi through a mini-program app on WeChat.
In November 2022, XPENG G9 achieved a significant milestone in the automotive industry by becoming the first mass-produced vehicle capable of autonomous driving without any hardware modifications. This accomplishment was made possible through software upgrades.
The G9 autonomous driving road test vehicles utilize the same hardware suite found in the commercial G9 vehicles, including perception sensors, computing systems, and vehicle control systems. Furthermore, G9 has undergone enhancements specifically tailored for Robotaxi-related scenarios.
By eliminating the need for hardware modifications, the G9 Robotaxi significantly reduces costs associated with research and development, mass production, and maintenance. This groundbreaking approach allows for the widespread utilization and commercialization of Robotaxi services on a large scale.
Through a closed-loop data system, the G9 Robotaxi fleet continuously improves its performance, stability, and adaptability more efficiently. Additionally, when combined with the mass-produced vehicles, this fleet can accumulate a larger volume and wider variety of training data from real-world operations.
The G9’s autonomous driving system is equipped with China’s first and only mass-produced BEV (Bird’s Eye View) perception technology, XNet, which delivers real-time 360° panoramic environmental perception of surrounding road conditions, including traffic participants, traffic signs, lane markings and drivable space etc.
As XNet technology continues to mature, users will no longer be limited by high-precision map areas, and will be able to enjoy safe and efficient autonomous driving experiences in more cities and scenarios.
XPENG is a leading Chinese Smart EV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers. Its mission is to drive Smart EV transformation with technology, shaping the mobility experience of the future. In order to optimize its customers’ mobility experience, XPENG develops in-house its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system, as well as core vehicle systems including the powertrain and the electrical/electronic architecture. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with main offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, San Diego and Amsterdam. The Company’s Smart EVs are mainly manufactured at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province. For more information, please visit https://heyXPENG.com
