Xpeng Second-Generation VLA Model Passes German Localisation

Xpeng's European ADAS push cleared a key hurdle: the second-generation VLA model passed German localization tests. VLA (vision-language-action) links perception, understanding and decisions end to end.

Localization is adaptation, not a demo. Europe sets explicit rules on data and feature boundaries; passing German checks means training on local laws. Goal: approval and deliveries by H1 next year; the VLA Robotaxi has over 2,000 test orders in Guangzhou. Localisation here means traffic-sign recognition, speed-limit logic, roundabouts and level crossings, plus adaptation records under UN-R155 cyber security and UN-R157 lane-keeping frameworks — ask for the test report in negotiations.

The financials back the story: H1 revenue of 32.78 billion yuan, net loss of 3.12 billion, Q2 gross margin 20.7%; 166,000 deliveries, overseas revenue of 8.23 billion yuan, up over 60%.

Passing the test is not full approval. Several states keep strict rules above L3, so suppliers pre-install hardware and unlock by region. Ask for the unlock map and fix the data plan in writing: contracts must set storage and access. Unlock cadence also shapes resale value — same model, different feature sets across markets, appraisers stay conservative; and under GDPR plus any local data rules, the contract must set the approval path for cross-border training data.

Act this quarter: put ADAS scope, unlock cadence and data compliance into the three checklists of your import review, and align liability wording early. Validate with a small batch before scaling; step by step beats one big commitment.

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This article is published by EZ Auto. EZ Auto (Cheyixing Automobile Import & Export) specializes in exporting Chinese vehicles — new, used and parts — serving Latin America, Central Asia & CIS, Africa, the Middle East and the EU, with order-based sourcing, inspection with photo report, export documentation and ocean freight in one place.