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Maker's videoXPENG · 27 Oct 2026

Can XPENG GX Survive a 1,200km+ Non-Stop Heat Run Across the Middle East?

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Against the record

IRON, from XPENG, is at stage 1 of 5 on our ladder: demo only. Shown in videos or staged events; no units with customers. The latest milestone on its record is from 8 Sept 2026: XPENG opened an IRON production line in Guangzhou. The first robot built there walked off the line by itself.

This video comes from the maker's own channel, and makers show their robots at their best. The stage above comes from dated public records, not from the video.

From the video's description

KOLs Jaber Almaki & He-drives took it on: 3 passengers, full tank + full battery, NO mid-journey refuel or charge. Scorching desert heat, highways and mountain roads push Kunpeng REEV & AI thermal management to the edge. How did it do? Watch to find out. #XPENG #XPENGGX

Written by XPENG on YouTube.