XPeng is taking a major step forward in autonomous driving technology with the rapid expansion of its XNGP advanced autopilot system. The company has extended XNGP’s coverage to 27 additional cities, bringing the total to 52 urban areas across China. XPeng also plans to introduce the system to European markets by the end of 2024, signaling its global ambitions in smart driving innovation.
What Is XNGP Advanced Autopilot?
XNGP (Navigation Guided Pilot) is XPeng’s most advanced driver assistance system — a full-scenario autonomous driving platform that operates across various environments, including highways, city streets, parking lots, and even campus roads. It builds upon XPeng’s earlier “Highway NGP” system, expanding beyond highway use to deliver a true urban-level smart driving experience.
The XNGP advanced autopilot represents XPeng’s push toward Level 4 autonomous driving, leveraging advanced sensor fusion, LiDAR, and real-time AI decision-making to enable smoother, safer, and more adaptive navigation.
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Public Beta Rollout and Supported Models
Starting immediately, XPeng G9 and P7i owners can access the Xmart OS 4.5.0 public beta, which includes the XNGP advanced autopilot feature. Owners of the XPeng G6 will gain access to the beta starting December 18, expanding the program to even more users.
This rollout marks XPeng’s commitment to democratizing autonomous driving by making XNGP available to a wider customer base across China.
Faster Expansion Than Expected
At XPeng’s annual Tech Day on October 24, the company announced its goal to deploy XNGP in 20 cities without High Definition (HD) maps by the end of November. Surprisingly, XPeng has surpassed its target ahead of schedule — reaching 52 cities by mid-October.
The automaker’s long-term vision is to make XNGP advanced autopilot available on all major city roads in China by the end of 2024, setting a new benchmark for intelligent mobility in the country.
The Competitive Landscape
The race toward autonomous driving dominance in China is heating up:
- Li Auto will launch its OTA 5.0 update on December 19, bringing full smart driving features to L-series models across 110 Chinese cities.
- Nio is also pushing boundaries, targeting 155,300 miles (250,000 km) of validated NOP+ (Navigate on Pilot Plus) urban pilot routes across 200 cities by the end of 2024.
Despite fierce competition, XPeng’s XNGP advanced autopilot stands out for its map-free city navigation, real-time data processing, and end-to-end AI architecture, giving it a strong technological edge.
Looking Ahead
With XNGP advanced autopilot, XPeng is redefining the future of autonomous driving — not just in China but soon across Europe. As the company continues to refine its intelligent driving systems, the vision of fully autonomous, safe, and adaptive urban mobility is becoming a reality faster than expected.
