XPeng is expanding beyond making cars by offering its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems as a licensing business. According to a Reuters report cited by Electrek, the company is approaching automakers, suppliers, and software firms, not just its current partner Volkswagen.
This approach mirrors what Tesla has been pitching for years, but Tesla has reportedly found no takers. The difference may lie in XPeng's existing relationships and the current market appetite for mature autonomous driving technology.
The report is based on a single source, so it is unclear how many automakers are interested. Still, it signals that Chinese EV makers are becoming technology suppliers as well as car manufacturers.