Electrek iconElectrekSep 18, 2026

XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers

XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters report. It's the exact playbook Tesla has been pitching for years with "Full Self-Driving." The difference is that XPeng is finding interest.

XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers

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XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a...

It's the exact playbook Tesla has been pitching for years with "Full Self-Driving." The difference is that XPeng is finding interest.

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XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters report. It's the exact playbook Tesla has been pitching for years with "Full Self-Driving." The difference is that XPeng is finding interest.

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