Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Motors said on Tuesday that it will launch three Robotaxi models in 2026 and begin trial operations in the same year, marking its official entry into the autonomous ride-hailing market.

CEO He Xiaopeng said developing Robotaxis in-house will accelerate the industry’s commercialization and scalability, as automakers are better positioned to integrate software, hardware, and fleet operations.

Xpeng will develop its own software, manufacture hardware internally, and open its SDK (software development kit) to partners to foster a broader ecosystem, He added.

As part of its rollout plan, Amap (also known as Gaode) will serve as Xpeng’s first global ecosystem partner, with Xpeng’s Robotaxi fleet to be integrated into Amap’s ride-hailing platform.