XPENG Deepens UK Commitment with New Models, Retail Expansion and Physical AI Ecosystem
Key Highlights
- ➤XPENG plans five new right-hand-drive UK models within 12 months
- ➤XPENG targets around 100 UK retail and service locations within 2027
- ➤XPENG targets partnerships with 20 UK dealer groups and leasing companies in 2027
- ➤XPENG aims to introduce Next Generation Pilot with VLA 2.0 in the UK by 2027
- ➤XPENG targets becoming the UK’s number one premium EV brand by 2028
Expert Statements
Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG
“The UK is a strategically important market for XPENG, and we see significant opportunities to build a strong, long-term presence here, with the ambition of becoming the UK’s number one premium EV brand by 2028. But we are building for a future that goes far beyond the car. The same AI capabilities that make our vehicles intelligent are enabling us to develop Robotaxis, humanoid robots and entirely new forms of intelligent mobility. We want to build XPENG in the UK with the right products, people and support, and we want British consumers to be a part of that journey.”
Claes Persson, Managing Director of XPENG UK
“With our transition to direct operations in the UK, we are taking greater ownership of the customer experience and reinforcing our long-term commitment to the market. Our focus is on delivering an exceptional ownership experience, from the first interaction to years of driving our vehicles. We are here to build lasting relationships and earn the trust of British customers.”
* XPENG sets out its next phase of UK growth at its first UK Brand Day, building on the establishment of direct operations to deepen its long-term commitment to the market. * Five new right-hand-drive models planned within 12 months, with a nationwide retail and service network targeting around 100 locations within 2027. * XPENG unveils its Physical AI vision in the UK, extending its ambitions to intelligent technology for everyday life. LONDON, Nov. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPENG (the "Company", NYSE: XPEV, HKEX: 9868) is taking its ambitions in the UK to the next level, setting out a long-term growth strategy that extends beyond expanding its electric vehicle presence to bringing its vision for Physical AI to British consumers.
At its first UK Brand Day, introduced by Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, the company outlined the next phase of its development in the market. Building on the establishment of its direct operations, XPENG is stepping up its investment in the UK through an expanded vehicle portfolio, a stronger nationwide retail and service network, and plans to introduce its next generation of intelligent driving technology.
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