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XPENG YOYO Secures L4 Autonomous Driving Demo Permit
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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
XPENG's YOYO has secured a Level 4 autonomous driving demonstration permit in Guangzhou, enabling citywide Robotaxi operations using in-house AI chips without lidar or HD maps. The company will expand service via invitation codes and plans to operate without safety drivers next year, positioning itself as a technology and ecosystem enabler globally.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles, and 4 sources have reported it between 26 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026.
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You can now pitch Robotaxi services without lidar or HD maps as a working model in China, but you need to move fast on citywide demos. The door XPENG opened narrows the tech gap to compete in robotaxi fleets and invites partners to join its software and AI ecosystem.
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4 sources · first reported 26 Oct 2026 · latest 28 Oct 2026
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