Volkswagen uses Xpeng system for autonomous driving

Autonomous Driving Functions Volkswagen Uses Xpeng System for Autonomous Driving

2025-10-06 By Thomas Günnel | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Volkswagen will use an assistance system from Xpeng for autonomous driving functions in China. Cariad has halted its own development.

Starting in 2026, Volkswagen will use a system from Xpeng for autonomous driving functions in China.(Image: Xpeng) — Starting in 2026, Volkswagen will use a system from Xpeng for autonomous driving functions in China.
(Image: Xpeng)

Starting in 2026, Volkswagen will use Xpeng's driver assistance system "XNGP" for autonomous functions in its electric vehicles in China, reports the news site CarNewsChina. The first model with this technology is expected to be a mid-size SUV developed in collaboration with Xpeng, according to the news site, which cites internal company sources. Previously, Cariad China was responsible for developing systems for autonomous driving.

XNGP works with cameras and without HD maps. According to sources from the news site, Volkswagen is already testing the system in its first electric vehicle. Series production of the car is scheduled to begin in 2026. The system will initially be available in the two electric vehicles developed jointly with Xpeng. According to Car News China, the plan is to later equip all Volkswagen electric vehicles in China with it.

In June 2025, Xpeng's chairman, He Xiaopeng, announced that his company would also supply its self-developed Turing AI ADAS chips to Volkswagen, which will be integrated into models with the VW logo starting in 2026.

Cariad Halts Development

Cariad officially ceased its own software development last week, announced Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, according to Car News China. The software development unit will be downsized and will instead focus on integrating and coordinating the implementation of external software partners, such as Xpeng or Rivian. Until now, Cariad was responsible on the German side for the development of the CEA architecture.

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