XPeng Iron: price, specs & review

China’s answer to Optimus — an EV maker converting its car-factory muscle into humanoids, starting on its own production lines.

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The bottom line

Best for: Tracking whether the Tesla playbook works twice — this time from Guangzhou.

Price: The XPeng Iron is not sold at a retail price. XPeng has signaled mass production ambitions but has not announced pricing; early units serve XPeng’s own factories and stores.

Availability: Working in XPeng’s EV factories and showrooms, with the company targeting large-scale production — the clearest Chinese echo of the Tesla playbook.

WHERE IT WINS

EV-manufacturer scale and supply chain behind it
Notably humanlike gait and hands in public demos
Clear factory-first proving ground in XPeng’s own plants

WHERE IT LOSES

No external customers or pricing yet
Later start than US and fellow Chinese rivals
Consumer plans remain speculative

Frequently asked

How much does the XPeng Iron cost?

The XPeng Iron is not sold at a retail price. XPeng has signaled mass production ambitions but has not announced pricing; early units serve XPeng’s own factories and stores.

Can I get the XPeng Iron right now?

Working in XPeng’s EV factories and showrooms, with the company targeting large-scale production — the clearest Chinese echo of the Tesla playbook.

What are the key specs of the Iron?

Key specs of the Iron: height — ~5′8″ / 173 cm; weight — ~70 kg*; payload — Factory task class*; runtime — Undisclosed; dexterity — ~60+ total DOF; humanlike gait*.

Who is the Iron best for?

Tracking whether the Tesla playbook works twice — this time from Guangzhou. Current availability status: Coming.

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