XPeng raises over USD 900 million for robotics unit at USD 6.3 billion valuation

XPeng said it has commissioned automated humanoid-robot production lines, shifting its IRON program from prototyping to production-line manufacturing.

• Core processes exceed 80% automation, extending automotive-grade manufacturing systems to robotics to support scale-up.
• Robots are slated to enter mass production by end-2026, with initial rollouts in its stores and campuses.
• Market launch and deliveries are planned for 2027 in China and overseas markets.
• The robotics unit raised over USD 900 million at a post-money valuation above USD 6.3 billion in a private round.