[Mobile Access] Tesla FSD Beware: Xpeng Autonomous Driving Is Already Ahead In China

27 Apr 2026 | Abstracted from Forbes

XPENG's new VLA 2.0 system delivers smoother, more confident autonomous driving than Tesla FSD in China, handling dense Beijing traffic with fewer interventions. It's already a shipping product, while Tesla's system remains in limited public testing. XPENG executives argue their real‑world performance, regulatory alignment, and rapid iteration give them a meaningful lead in China’s ADAS and autonomy race.

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