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XPENG Announces Vehicle Delivery Results for April 2026

GUANGZHOU, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XPeng Inc. (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading global AI mobility technology company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for April 2026.

In April, XPENG delivered a total of 31,011 vehicles, representing a 13% increase from the prior month.

Furthermore, following the official rollout of VLA 2.0 in March, test-drive satisfaction rates at XPENG retail stores recorded a significant increase by the end of April. The average time customers take to make a purchase decision after a test drive also decreased by 44.7% month-over-month, reinforcing intelligent driving as a key driver of sales growth.

On April 15, 2026, the Company unveiled the XPENG GX, marking the debut of its first full-sized flagship SUV built around its most advanced cross-domain technologies.

On April 7, 2026, XPENG and its European production partner Magna marked the roll-off of the first locally produced P7+ from the production line at Magna’s plant in Graz, Austria. This is the third model to be locally manufactured in Austria, following the G6 and G9, deepening XPENG’s manufacturing footprint in Europe through its partnerships.

About XPENG

XPENG is a leading Chinese Smart EV and NEV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs and NEVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers. Its mission is to become a smart technology company trusted and loved by users worldwide. In order to optimize its customers’ mobility experience, XPENG develops in-house its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system, as well as core vehicle systems including powertrain and the electrical/electronic architecture. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with main offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley and San Diego. The Company’s Smart EVs and NEVs are mainly manufactured at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about XPENG’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: XPENG’s goal and strategies; XPENG’s expansion plans; XPENG’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the trends in, and size of, China’s EV market; XPENG’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products and services; XPENG’s expectations regarding its relationships with customers, suppliers, third-party service providers, strategic partners and other stakeholders; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in XPENG’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and XPENG does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Contacts:

For Investor Enquiries:

IR Department
XPeng Inc.
Email: ir@xiaopeng.com

Jenny Cai
Piacente Financial Communications
Tel: +1 212 481 2050 / +86 10 6508 0677
Email: xpeng@tpg-ir.com

For Media Enquiries:

PR Department
XPeng Inc.
Email: pr@xiaopeng.com

The 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 conclude successfully

SANYA, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the evening of April 30, 2026, the closing ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games was held at Yasha Park in Sanya, Hainan. Titled “Starlit Night,” the ceremony centered on “Youth, Friendship, and Moving Forward,” revisiting the event’s most memorable moments, conveying a vision of “Asia as One Family,” and showcasing the speed and vitality of China’s development represented by the Hainan Free Trade Port.

A scene from the closing ceremony (Photo by Pan Yulong / Xinhua News Agency)
A scene from the closing ceremony (Photo by Pan Yulong / Xinhua News Agency)

The Games were held from April 22 to 30, attracting more than 1,600 athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia, creating a true “family portrait.” The Chinese delegation delivered an outstanding performance, winning 24 gold, 18 silver, and 13 bronze medals, totaling 55. China topped both the gold medal table and the overall standings, marking its best-ever result. Thailand and Iran placed second and third respectively.

At the closing ceremony, Gao Zhidan, President of the Chinese Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Sanya 2026 Organizing Committee, and Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, delivered speeches expressing gratitude to all contributors to the event’s success.

Gao Zhidan noted that the people of Hainan demonstrated the distinctive charm of the Free Trade Port as an open frontier with enthusiasm and determination, presenting a spectacular Asian Beach Games featuring “Chinese characteristics, Asian style, and remarkable excellence.” He added that Asia will move forward hand in hand, using sport to promote peace, unity, and inclusiveness, and to build a shared future marked by prosperity and development.

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah delivered remarks and officially declared the Games closed. He emphasized that through unity and shared purpose, Asia has come together as one, writing a new chapter in its history and presenting the world with a splendid edition of the Games. With solidarity and collective strength, Asia can achieve limitless possibilities.

The closing ceremony also featured the handover of the Olympic Council of Asia flag, as Sanya passed it to Cebu in the Philippines, the host city of the next Asian Beach Games.

As the first major international multi-sport event after the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port, this edition achieved a “double success” in both athletic performance and sportsmanship, while also enhancing Hainan’s global profile as a window into China’s openness, inclusiveness, and vitality.

Restore Vision Announces First-in-Human Clinical Interim Results for RV-001, a GPCR-Based Optogenetic Gene Therapy

  • Phase I/II clinical trial interim results, out to 168 days, from the two RV-001 dosing cohorts with advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa are presented at key May 2026 meetings: Eyecelerator and Retinal Therapeutics Innovation Summit.
  • No dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) or drug-related serious adverse events (SAEs) have been reported within the scope of this interim analysis, to date in either low or high dose cohorts (n=3/cohort) post the single intravitreal injection.
  • The high-dose cohort started at no light perception at baseline and all individuals recorded light perception or better within one month of the single intravitreal injection
  • Dose-dependent results across multiple endpoints: Consistent trends observed across visual acuity, full-field stimulus testing (FST), and functional vision assessments including mobility and object recognition tasks
  • Measurable logMAR visual acuity reported: One high-dose patient reported chart-based visual acuity measurable by the Berkeley Rudimentary Vision Test (BRVT)
  • Collection of additional safety and efficacy data across broader patient populations is planned

TOKYO, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Restore Vision Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies for retinal disorders, today announced the interim clinical results from its ongoing Phase 1/2 first-in-human trial of RV-001 in Japan. It will present the results at two premier events on May 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado: Eyecelerator @ ARVO 2026 and the Retinal Therapeutics Innovation Summit, organized by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University.

Presentation Details

Event

Date

Presenter

Eyecelerator @ ARVO 2026

May 1, 2026

Elizabeth K. Messersmith, Ph.D.

Retinal Therapeutics Innovation Summit

May 1, 2026

Yusaku Katada, M.D., Ph.D.

About RV-001
RV-001 is a gene therapy designed to restore vision in individuals with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP), the leading inherited cause of blindness in young adults, affecting approximately two million people worldwide. RV-001 delivers a chimeric rhodopsin — a novel photosensitive protein that combines the high sensitivity of animal rhodopsin with the self-regenerating properties of microbial rhodopsin — via an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector through a single intravitreal injection. As a theoretical property when compared with conventional optogenetic approaches that rely on microbial ion channels requiring intense light or external devices, RV-001 activates native G-protein-mediated phototransduction, with the potential to enable high-sensitivity improvement in visual function under natural ambient light conditions without goggles or external devices. RV-001 is a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-based optogenetic therapy to enter clinical trials for all individuals with RP, regardless of the underlying genetic mutation.

Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Overview
The ongoing Phase 1/2 first-in-human trial is an open-label, dose-escalation study evaluating the safety and preliminary efficacy of a single intravitreal injection of RV-001 in individuals with advanced retinitis pigmentosa. The trial enrolled patients with no light perception (NLP) in low-dose and high-dose cohorts at a clinical site in Japan. The primary endpoint is safety; exploratory efficacy assessments include visual acuity, full-field stimulus testing (FST), and functional vision testing, including mobility tasks and table-top object recognition. The interim results will be interpreted in the context of a full study which is still in progress.

Key Clinical Findings 
In the dose-escalation phase with six patients enrolled across two cohorts, RV-001 was associated with no new findings suggestive of significant safety concerns; specifically, no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) or drug-related serious adverse events (SAEs). No safety or tolerability concerns were reported.

Dose-dependent trends across vision endpoints were suggested. In the high-dose cohort, all three enrolled patients progressed from no light perception (NLP) to light perception (LP) or better within one month of treatment, with one patient further reporting chart-based visual acuity measurable by the Berkeley Rudimentary Vision Test (BRVT). In the low-dose cohort, one of three patients progressed to light perception at approximately three months.

These visual acuity gains were corroborated by improvements in full-field stimulus testing (FST) and functional vision assessments, including mobility tasks and table-top object recognition. The convergence of signals across multiple independent measures suggests the possibility of biologically meaningful changes in vision.

“These interim data demonstrate that RV-001 can contribute to improvement of visual function in completely blind patients through a single injection, without any external devices,” said Yusaku Katada, M.D., Ph.D., CEO of Restore Vision. “What makes these results particularly encouraging is the convergence of improvement across multiple independent endpoints — visual acuity, retinal sensitivity, and real-world functional tasks — all pointing to changes in visual function that may have clinical significance. We look forward to sharing these findings with the scientific community at ARVO and the Innovation Summit.”

About Restore Vision
Restore Vision Inc., a clinical-stage gene therapy company, specializes in developing transformative gene therapies for inherited retinal disorders. By integrating academic excellence with entrepreneurial vision, the company is committed to pioneering treatments that address critical unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Media Contact
Hikaru Miyazaki
COO, Restore Vision Inc.
Email: contact@restore-vis.com

[Important Notice Regarding This Release]This press release is intended solely to provide information regarding the Company’s activities and research and development and does not constitute or imply any advertising, promotion, or recommendation of the efficacy or effect of any specific pharmaceutical product, regenerative medicine product, medical device, or other product. This release does not provide medical advice and is not intended for the purpose of recruiting or soliciting any patients to participate in any clinical trial.

The products in development or research stages mentioned in this release, including RV-001, have not been approved under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act of Japan or by any regulatory authority in any other jurisdiction, and their safety and efficacy have not been established. Development plans, findings, conclusions, and other information described in this release may change based on future study results, regulatory review, or additional data.

The interim trial results described in this release are based on a limited number of patients in an ongoing study and may not be predictive of final results or results in future clinical trials with larger patient populations.

[Forward-Looking Statements]This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, targets, and projections. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding the Company’s clinical development plans, the potential benefits of RV-001, planned dose escalation, planned expansion into broader patient populations, global clinical development, and the anticipated timing of future milestones.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in this release due to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including unexpected results in clinical trials, changes in regulatory requirements or regulatory authorities’ judgments, the emergence of competing technologies, and other factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Technology Meets Lifestyle: OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion Opens in Wuhu, Empowering Global User Ecology Upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and WUHU, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Chery International Business Summit themed “New Era New Heights” kicked off in Wuhu, gathering global dealers, partners and media to explore overseas high-quality development. Amid robust global sales growth, OMODA & JAECOO’s user ecosystem segment stood out, delivering immersive scenario displays that drew huge crowds as a core summit highlight.

 

The OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion officially opened onsite. Spanning over 2,000 square meters, it features an innovative “Ecosystem Tree” layout with core vehicle exhibits as the main trunk, extended to outdoor leisure, pet travel and auto accessory zones, forming a complete, well-structured ecological exhibition system.

Breaking the limitations of traditional rigid static exhibition modes, the pavilion focuses on the whole life-cycle travel scenarios of real users across different regions and age groups. It specially builds diversified immersive interactive experience areas including retro personalized customization zones and outdoor all-scenario lifestyle experience spaces, restoring real daily vehicle usage environments in real time. More than 4,000 global guests participated in the on-site exchange activities. The official opening of the pavilion fully presents the brand’s phased achievements in ecological layout, and also conveys the strategic determination of OMODA & JAECOO to redefine future mobility and link high-quality life, closely keeping pace with the global youth and intelligent automotive consumption trends.

The exhibition area is fully upgraded with four customized themed zones with distinctive styles, displaying mainstream star models covering urban commuting, cross-country exploration and other diversified daily travel scenarios to meet the needs of different groups of global users from diverse regional markets. Meanwhile, the pavilion builds a trendy cyber interactive experience space, equipped with immersive esports experience areas, vivid AiMOGA intelligent robot interactive shows, energetic on-site electronic music performances and exclusive supporting themed trendy experiences to engage young audiences. Against the backdrop of the increasingly competitive global automotive ecological track, OMODA & JAECOO will rely on its perfect global layout advantages to continuously polish diversified mobility ecological services, jointly create a high-quality travel life circle with global users, and steadily release brand global development potential.

Technology Meets Lifestyle: OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion Opens in Wuhu, Empowering Global User Ecology Upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and WUHU, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Chery International Business Summit themed “New Era New Heights” kicked off in Wuhu, gathering global dealers, partners and media to explore overseas high-quality development. Amid robust global sales growth, OMODA & JAECOO’s user ecosystem segment stood out, delivering immersive scenario displays that drew huge crowds as a core summit highlight.

 

The OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion officially opened onsite. Spanning over 2,000 square meters, it features an innovative “Ecosystem Tree” layout with core vehicle exhibits as the main trunk, extended to outdoor leisure, pet travel and auto accessory zones, forming a complete, well-structured ecological exhibition system.

Breaking the limitations of traditional rigid static exhibition modes, the pavilion focuses on the whole life-cycle travel scenarios of real users across different regions and age groups. It specially builds diversified immersive interactive experience areas including retro personalized customization zones and outdoor all-scenario lifestyle experience spaces, restoring real daily vehicle usage environments in real time. More than 4,000 global guests participated in the on-site exchange activities. The official opening of the pavilion fully presents the brand’s phased achievements in ecological layout, and also conveys the strategic determination of OMODA & JAECOO to redefine future mobility and link high-quality life, closely keeping pace with the global youth and intelligent automotive consumption trends.

The exhibition area is fully upgraded with four customized themed zones with distinctive styles, displaying mainstream star models covering urban commuting, cross-country exploration and other diversified daily travel scenarios to meet the needs of different groups of global users from diverse regional markets. Meanwhile, the pavilion builds a trendy cyber interactive experience space, equipped with immersive esports experience areas, vivid AiMOGA intelligent robot interactive shows, energetic on-site electronic music performances and exclusive supporting themed trendy experiences to engage young audiences. Against the backdrop of the increasingly competitive global automotive ecological track, OMODA & JAECOO will rely on its perfect global layout advantages to continuously polish diversified mobility ecological services, jointly create a high-quality travel life circle with global users, and steadily release brand global development potential.

Technology Meets Lifestyle: OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion Opens in Wuhu, Empowering Global User Ecology Upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and WUHU, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Chery International Business Summit themed “New Era New Heights” kicked off in Wuhu, gathering global dealers, partners and media to explore overseas high-quality development. Amid robust global sales growth, OMODA & JAECOO’s user ecosystem segment stood out, delivering immersive scenario displays that drew huge crowds as a core summit highlight.

 

The OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion officially opened onsite. Spanning over 2,000 square meters, it features an innovative “Ecosystem Tree” layout with core vehicle exhibits as the main trunk, extended to outdoor leisure, pet travel and auto accessory zones, forming a complete, well-structured ecological exhibition system.

Breaking the limitations of traditional rigid static exhibition modes, the pavilion focuses on the whole life-cycle travel scenarios of real users across different regions and age groups. It specially builds diversified immersive interactive experience areas including retro personalized customization zones and outdoor all-scenario lifestyle experience spaces, restoring real daily vehicle usage environments in real time. More than 4,000 global guests participated in the on-site exchange activities. The official opening of the pavilion fully presents the brand’s phased achievements in ecological layout, and also conveys the strategic determination of OMODA & JAECOO to redefine future mobility and link high-quality life, closely keeping pace with the global youth and intelligent automotive consumption trends.

The exhibition area is fully upgraded with four customized themed zones with distinctive styles, displaying mainstream star models covering urban commuting, cross-country exploration and other diversified daily travel scenarios to meet the needs of different groups of global users from diverse regional markets. Meanwhile, the pavilion builds a trendy cyber interactive experience space, equipped with immersive esports experience areas, vivid AiMOGA intelligent robot interactive shows, energetic on-site electronic music performances and exclusive supporting themed trendy experiences to engage young audiences. Against the backdrop of the increasingly competitive global automotive ecological track, OMODA & JAECOO will rely on its perfect global layout advantages to continuously polish diversified mobility ecological services, jointly create a high-quality travel life circle with global users, and steadily release brand global development potential.

Technology Meets Lifestyle: OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion Opens in Wuhu, Empowering Global User Ecology Upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and WUHU, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Chery International Business Summit themed “New Era New Heights” kicked off in Wuhu, gathering global dealers, partners and media to explore overseas high-quality development. Amid robust global sales growth, OMODA & JAECOO’s user ecosystem segment stood out, delivering immersive scenario displays that drew huge crowds as a core summit highlight.

 

The OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion officially opened onsite. Spanning over 2,000 square meters, it features an innovative “Ecosystem Tree” layout with core vehicle exhibits as the main trunk, extended to outdoor leisure, pet travel and auto accessory zones, forming a complete, well-structured ecological exhibition system.

Breaking the limitations of traditional rigid static exhibition modes, the pavilion focuses on the whole life-cycle travel scenarios of real users across different regions and age groups. It specially builds diversified immersive interactive experience areas including retro personalized customization zones and outdoor all-scenario lifestyle experience spaces, restoring real daily vehicle usage environments in real time. More than 4,000 global guests participated in the on-site exchange activities. The official opening of the pavilion fully presents the brand’s phased achievements in ecological layout, and also conveys the strategic determination of OMODA & JAECOO to redefine future mobility and link high-quality life, closely keeping pace with the global youth and intelligent automotive consumption trends.

The exhibition area is fully upgraded with four customized themed zones with distinctive styles, displaying mainstream star models covering urban commuting, cross-country exploration and other diversified daily travel scenarios to meet the needs of different groups of global users from diverse regional markets. Meanwhile, the pavilion builds a trendy cyber interactive experience space, equipped with immersive esports experience areas, vivid AiMOGA intelligent robot interactive shows, energetic on-site electronic music performances and exclusive supporting themed trendy experiences to engage young audiences. Against the backdrop of the increasingly competitive global automotive ecological track, OMODA & JAECOO will rely on its perfect global layout advantages to continuously polish diversified mobility ecological services, jointly create a high-quality travel life circle with global users, and steadily release brand global development potential.

Technology Meets Lifestyle: OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion Opens in Wuhu, Empowering Global User Ecology Upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and WUHU, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Chery International Business Summit themed “New Era New Heights” kicked off in Wuhu, gathering global dealers, partners and media to explore overseas high-quality development. Amid robust global sales growth, OMODA & JAECOO’s user ecosystem segment stood out, delivering immersive scenario displays that drew huge crowds as a core summit highlight.

 

The OMODA & JAECOO Ecosystem Pavilion officially opened onsite. Spanning over 2,000 square meters, it features an innovative “Ecosystem Tree” layout with core vehicle exhibits as the main trunk, extended to outdoor leisure, pet travel and auto accessory zones, forming a complete, well-structured ecological exhibition system.

Breaking the limitations of traditional rigid static exhibition modes, the pavilion focuses on the whole life-cycle travel scenarios of real users across different regions and age groups. It specially builds diversified immersive interactive experience areas including retro personalized customization zones and outdoor all-scenario lifestyle experience spaces, restoring real daily vehicle usage environments in real time. More than 4,000 global guests participated in the on-site exchange activities. The official opening of the pavilion fully presents the brand’s phased achievements in ecological layout, and also conveys the strategic determination of OMODA & JAECOO to redefine future mobility and link high-quality life, closely keeping pace with the global youth and intelligent automotive consumption trends.

The exhibition area is fully upgraded with four customized themed zones with distinctive styles, displaying mainstream star models covering urban commuting, cross-country exploration and other diversified daily travel scenarios to meet the needs of different groups of global users from diverse regional markets. Meanwhile, the pavilion builds a trendy cyber interactive experience space, equipped with immersive esports experience areas, vivid AiMOGA intelligent robot interactive shows, energetic on-site electronic music performances and exclusive supporting themed trendy experiences to engage young audiences. Against the backdrop of the increasingly competitive global automotive ecological track, OMODA & JAECOO will rely on its perfect global layout advantages to continuously polish diversified mobility ecological services, jointly create a high-quality travel life circle with global users, and steadily release brand global development potential.