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Electric vehicle maker Xpeng on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below market expectations, underscoring a prolonged slowdown in demand ‌and stiff competition in the Chinese EV market. Domestic car sales in ‌China fell for a seventh straight month in April, with industry estimates showing that EV ​and plug-in hybrid sales growth were likely to slow in 2026 after years of rapid expansion. Still, Chinese EV makers are betting on advanced driver-assistance systems, feature-rich vehicles and broader model lineups to help navigate the downturn.

Tesla stock was down in early trading on Tuesday, putting its recent winning streak at risk. Shares of the electric vehicle maker were down 1.6% in premarket trading at $433.50, while and futures were down about 0.2%. To be sure, any news on the Chinese car market can move Tesla stock.

The main US stock measures were trending lower in Thursday's premarket activity amid renewed tension

Li Auto reports a first-quarter per share loss of 15 cents while Wall Street was looking for a loss of 13 cents. XPeng reports a loss of 13 cents; Wall Street expected a loss of 10 cents.

Both XPeng and Li Auto reported a double-digit year-on-year decline in revenue, while still exceeding Wall Street expectations.

Chinese electric-vehicle maker XPeng had a weak start to 2026, slipping back to a loss in the first quarter after becoming profitable at the end of last year.

Look beyond the headlines. XPeng recently earned its first-ever profit and is aggressively expanding its global presence.

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) has put its autonomous ambitions in the spotlight after rolling out what it calls China’s first mass-produced Robotaxi, built entirely with in-house technology, including proprietary AI chips and a pure vision system. See our latest analysis for XPeng. Despite the fanfare around the Robotaxi rollout, XPeng’s share price has been under pressure, with the stock down 8.13% on a 1 month share price return basis and 23.69% year to date. However, the 3 year total shareholder...

Tesla's China launch comes as rivals expand their own assisted-driving systems.

TSLA launches Full Self-Driving in China, opening new software revenue opportunities as XPeng, BYD and Geely ramp up self-driving competition.

Tesla Full Self-Driving Supervised is available in China, a much-needed win in the huge EV market. Tesla stock rose slightly.

XPeng has begun mass-producing robotaxis in Guangzhou using its in-house Turing AI chip. Here's what investors need to know right now.

Earlier this month, XPeng announced it had begun official rollout of its first mass-produced Robotaxi in Guangzhou, built on its in-house GX platform and Turing AI chips to meet L4 autonomous driving standards, with pilot operations slated to start in the second half of the year. This move marks what XPeng describes as the first time in China an automaker has brought a fully in-house developed Robotaxi to mass production, potentially expanding how it can monetize its autonomous driving...

NIO heads into Q1 earnings with surging deliveries, strong product momentum and global expansion plans fueling optimism.

XPeng's new robotaxi offers an indirect validation of Tesla's approach to developing self-driving cars. On Monday, XPeng stock fell around 4%.

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said ‌on Monday it had ‌begun mass production of its first ​robotaxi at its Guangzhou headquarters, targeting fully driverless operations by early 2027. The Tesla rival is accelerating ‌its shift ⁠toward driverless vehicles and humanoid robotics as competition ⁠intensifies in the world’s largest auto market. The new robotaxi, ​built on ​Xpeng's GX ​platform, is China’s ‌first "production-ready, pre-assembled robotaxi model developed entirely with in-house technologies," the company said.

The move is driven by capacity limitations at Xpeng's existing European manufacturing base.

April sales from Tesla's Shanghai factory rose sharply, but investors remain cautious on the next leg of growth.

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen 2.6% and is up 26% over the last 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In this favorable environment, growth companies with strong insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often align management's interests with those of shareholders, potentially driving long-term value creation.

Carmaker Stellantis announced Friday it is considering selling an underutilised factory in Spain to its Chinese joint venture Leapmotor, which could save jobs in the short term but risks further strengthening Chinese automakers.The Stellantis announcement, however, is the first time a European automaker has so openly presented such collaboration on producing models with a Chinese partner.

XPeng Inc. develops smart electric vehicles and related mobility services for tech-focused consumers in China.

XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) is among the best Chinese stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On April 22, TheFly reported that BNP Paribas downgraded XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) from Neutral to Underperform, with a price target of HK$59. Overall, 72% of the analysts covering the stock are bullish, 22% appear neutral, and the remaining 6% are […]

XPeng recently showcased an expanded lineup at Auto China 2026, including the GX flagship SUV designed for L4 autonomy, new MONA M03 and next P7 models, its IRON humanoid robot, and a flying car concept, while also releasing data on strong customer adoption of its VLA 2.0 intelligent driving system. At the same time, XPeng’s growing international footprint, highlighted by new importing arrangements in Romania and rising overseas deliveries, underlines how its Physical AI ecosystem is...

With a street-high upside potential of 103.8%, XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) ranks among the 10 best robotics stocks to buy under $30. Auto China 2026 opened on April 24, 2026, and XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) arrived with a lot to say. XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) used the platform to put its full product breadth on display, unveiling the […]

Volkswagen is considering sharing European plants with Chinese partners while targeting deeper capacity cuts and lower production costs.

XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) is one of the 8 Best Automotive Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On April 24, Bloomberg reported that XPeng is in discussions with overseas automakers regarding potential cooperation amid plans to commercialize its driver-assistance technology globally as well as expand production to areas outside of China. Earlier in April, XPeng reported […]

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) used Auto China 2026 in Beijing to showcase advances in intelligent driving, robotics, and flying car technology. The company outlined a timeline for mass market flying car production starting in 2027, with first deliveries targeted for this year, subject to regulation. XPeng also highlighted its next generation VLA 2.0 intelligent driving system, humanoid robots aimed for mass production in 2026, and upcoming robotaxi trials. For investors looking at XPeng, this update...

EV maker explores global partnerships while Europe demand exceeds production capacity and expansion plans target 2026

The Chinese EV maker has already received more than 7,000 orders for the vehicle and expects to begin early deliveries later this year

Volkswagen is accelerating its China strategy by deepening partnerships with local technology and electric vehicle makers, including Xpeng, as it faces intensifying competition and a prolonged price war. The company is pushing greater localisation across manufacturing, R&D and product development to shorten vehicle cycles and cut costs. The strategy comes as China's auto market shifts toward replacement buyers and faster innovation, putting pressure on foreign carmakers to adapt quickly. Robert Cisek, Passenger Cars Brand China CEO at Volkswagen, spoke with Stephen Engle on Insight with Haslinda Amin from the Beijing Auto Show.