XPENG Demonstrates Real-World AI Driving at UN Vehicle Regulation Harmonization Forum
SHANGHAI, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a groundbreaking event, XPENG showcased its AI-driven Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) to global delegates by hosting live road demonstrations during the UN/WP.29 Informal Working Group on Automated Driving Systems (IWG ADS) session in Shanghai. This international forum brings together stakeholders from regulators, industry experts, and consumer groups to develop globally harmonized rules for Automated Driving Systems (ADS), convening offline in China for the first time.
From Regulatory Discussions to Real-World Roads
The IWG ADS primarily invites government and industry representatives to contribute technical expertise. XPENG has actively participated in the Taskforce on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (TF ADAS) discussions since 2023 and began joining IWG ADS meetings in 2025. At the Shanghai session, XPENG stood out as the only emerging Chinese automaker to provide live demonstrations to global delegates.
Instead of limiting engagement to technical presentations, XPENG offered delegates a unique opportunity to experience the technology firsthand. Officials and experts from major automotive markets, including Canada, the European Union, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, were able to experience XPENG’s XNGP system in real-world urban and highway scenarios. This marked one of the most direct engagements between global regulators and a Chinese smart EV manufacturer deploying AI-driven ADAS at scale.
Firsthand Exposure to Real-World Performance
The session provided delegates with firsthand insights into how large-scale, data-driven AI systems perform in the variability and unpredictability of real traffic environments. During the demonstrations, participants observed the XNGP driving system’s real-time perception, decision-making, and control capabilities, as well as its integrated safety framework. This includes driver status monitoring, human-machine interaction logic, and a robust safety design, all translating into a smooth driving experience across complex scenarios.
Accelerating Toward the Next Phase of Intelligent Mobility
XPENG also seized the opportunity to share insights about its upcoming VLA 2.0 (Vision-Language-Action) architecture, which serves as the next-generation AI foundation for intelligent driving. This innovative system is designed to streamline how visual input translates into vehicle actions, aiming to deliver faster response times, reduced information loss, and more human-like driving performance.
Building on this technology, XPENG is advancing its Robotaxi roadmap in China, with trial operations planned for later this year. As its intelligent driving capabilities evolve, XPENG aims to bring safer, smarter mobility experiences to users in global markets, accelerating the international adoption of advanced AI-driven transportation while maintaining a focus on safety, reliability, transparency, and collaboration.
