Mass Production Scheduled for Q2, First Launch in New Vehicle Model
Xpeng Motors announced that its self-developed AI driving chip, named Turing, will officially enter mass production and launch in the second quarter of 2025. The chip will debut in Xpeng’s new vehicle model, and the company plans to expand its use to future AI robots and flying vehicles.
Four Years of In-House Development
Xpeng began development of the Turing chip in 2020 and successfully completed tape-out in August 2024. According to internal sources, Xpeng executives revealed that the chip integrates two self-developed neural network processing units (NPUs) and is architected specifically for AI inference tasks.
30B Parameter Capacity and 20% Efficiency Gain
Compared to general-purpose automotive-grade high-performance chips, the Turing chip delivers a 20% increase in utilization efficiency. It is capable of processing AI models with up to 30 billion parameters, making it one of the most powerful chips for autonomous driving applications.
Vision Beyond Smart Cars
This chip underscores Xpeng’s ambition to build a vertically integrated AI ecosystem. Beyond intelligent vehicles, the company aims to deploy the chip in its AI robot and flying car programs, highlighting a broader vision of intelligent mobility.
