He Xiaopeng, CEO of Xpeng, stated at the World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference that the industry should bypass L3 autonomous driving. He argues that L3 merely shifts legal responsibility to the system without improving safety or user experience.
According to the executive, L3 is essentially an enhanced version of L2. He noted that introducing L3 between L2 and L4 creates unnecessary challenges for hardware, software, and regulatory frameworks globally.
Xpeng's leadership believes the future of autonomous driving lies in L2, L4, and a redefined L5. The company emphasizes that for technology to evolve, systems must remain safe and controllable, distinguishing between passive driving and active robotics.
