Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-30 11:04Core Insights - The founder of Xpeng Motors, He Xiaopeng, shared his experience of test-driving Tesla's FSD V14.2 in the U.S., indicating that while the 2024 FSD may still be considered "decent L2 assisted driving," the latest version brings L4 autonomous driving within reach [1][4] - He Xiaopeng believes that true fully autonomous driving will arrive in both the Chinese and U.S. markets by 2026, skipping the L3 stage and moving directly from L2 to L4 [3][8] - Xpeng's upcoming Ultra model will be based on a unified model to achieve full-scene autonomous driving and Robotaxi functionality, positioning it as the next generation of smart vehicles [3][8] Differences Between L2 and Full Autonomous Driving - He Xiaopeng summarized the core differences between L2 and fully autonomous driving into four aspects: capability, scenarios, reassurance, and efficiency, with "reassurance" being particularly critical [6][9] - He emphasized that the complexity of Chinese road conditions far exceeds that of the U.S., and the Xpeng VLA 2.0 test version performs smoothly in various driving situations, instilling confidence in drivers [6][9] - The VLA system is evolving rapidly, with advancements occurring at a pace of "one month equating to a year," and the VLA 2.0 is set to be officially released soon [6][9]