Tesla Rival Xpeng Expands Robotics Bet With Guangzhou Factory For Optimus Challenger IRON

February 28, 2026

Xpeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) is set to break ground on its new humanoid robot factory in China as robotics takes center stage in the global tech industry. End Of 2026 Production Goal The company will begin work on its 1.18 million sq. ft. facility in Guangzhou, China, in the first quarter this year and is targeting large-scale production of its IRON humanoid robot by the end of the year, CnEVPost reported on Wednesday. The move comes as Xpeng plans to address insufficient training data and production

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