Xpeng launches XPILOT 3.5 semi-autonomous driving options

GUANGZHOU, China — Chinese language electrical automobile start-up Xpeng launched updates for its semi-autonomous driving system as its appears to be like to up its problem to Tesla in China.

Xpeng launched XPILOT 3.5, the most recent model of its superior driver-assistance system, or ADAS. This refers to a driving software program system with some autonomous options however the place a driver remains to be required.

With XPILOT 3.5, the corporate will likely be launching a function referred to as Metropolis NGP, which stands for navigation guided pilot. The system permits Xpeng’s automobiles to vary lanes, velocity up or decelerate, or overtake automobiles and enter and exit highways. Beforehand the system was designed only for highways, however now Xpeng will likely be releasing this function for driving in cities.

XPILOT 3.5 will likely be accessible to house owners of Xpeng’s P5 automobile, which was launched this yr. The improve will likely be rolled out to prospects within the first half of 2022.

Xpeng additionally introduced particulars of the next-generation ADAS referred to as XPILOT 4.0. The corporate mentioned that it has upgraded the {hardware} that may energy XPILOT 4.0 and can embrace options together with automobile switch-on to assisted parking.

XPILOT 4.0 is slated for rollout within the first half of 2023.

XPILOT is Xpeng’s rival to Tesla’s ADAS referred to as Autopilot. Competitors in China’s electrical automobile market continues to warmth up. Automakers wish to launch options and automobiles to distinguish themselves and stand out in what’s turning into an more and more crowded market.

Xpeng additionally launched a brand new charger for its automobiles. The corporate says that with simply 5 minutes of charging with the brand new charger, the automobile’s battery can have a variety of 200 kilometers.