Leapmotor and XPeng Report H1 Results; XPeng CEO Reveals Robot Progress

Leapmotor and XPeng Group both released their 2026 first-half earnings on the evening of August 24, revealing contrasting development trajectories among leading Chinese EV startups.

Leapmotor, the top-selling new energy vehicle startup, reported a 60.80% year-on-year sales increase to 356,500 units in the first half of 2026. The company's robust growth underscores its market momentum amid intense competition.

Meanwhile, XPeng's CEO He Xiaopeng shared notable updates on the company's robotics business, though specific details were not fully disclosed in the preliminary report. The announcement signals XPeng's strategic expansion beyond electric vehicles into embodied AI and robotics, aligning with broader industry trends.