Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng said that the company is considering entering the US market and is prepared to build its own production facilities there in the future. However, according to him, the current regulatory situation does not yet allow for the implementation of such plans.

The statement came amid the ongoing tightening of US requirements for cars with Chinese technology. Even localized production does not guarantee market access. A striking example is the Polestar 3, which is produced at a factory in South Carolina along with the Volvo EX90. Despite American production, Polestar did not receive permission for further sales after the new rules came into force, while Volvo was able to obtain an exception.

Starting with the 2027 model year, restrictions on connected cars with certain Chinese software components will come into effect in the US, and by 2030, similar requirements will extend to some electronic equipment. These measures force manufacturers to revise supply chains and the architecture of future models.

For Xpeng, building a plant in the US could mean creating new jobs, developing a dealer network, and localizing production. However, even with such investments, the company will have to take into account requirements for software, electronic systems, and the origin of key components.

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