Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-11 13:14Core Viewpoint - The CEO of Xpeng Motors, He Xiaopeng, has made a bet with the autonomous driving team regarding the performance of the upcoming Xpeng VLA compared to Tesla's FSD V14.2 in Silicon Valley by August 2026 [1][4]. Group 1: Company Developments - Xpeng VLA 2.0 is set to be released in the next quarter, with high expectations for its performance and stability [1][3]. - The company is under pressure to ensure that the first version of VLA meets high standards, aiming for a remarkable launch [1][3]. Group 2: Industry Comparisons - During a recent test drive in Silicon Valley, the FSD V14.2 was found to have significantly improved, transitioning from L2 high-level assisted driving to a near L4 level of comfort and safety [1][3]. - The test drive lasted approximately 5 hours, during which standard vehicles and RoboTaxi operated seamlessly under a unified model, showing substantial improvement over the previous year's performance [1][3]. Group 3: Future Aspirations - The CEO expressed confidence in a future where a unified self-driving system and hardware platform will allow users to bypass L3 and directly access L4 capabilities in vehicles [1][3].