Pingyue Wu's questions to Xpeng Inc (XPEV) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Pingyue Wu of Citic Securities inquired about the strategic role of the MONA series and the target market share for the MONA Max model. Additionally, she asked about the 2025 R&D budget and the proportion allocated to AI-related development.
Answer
CEO He Xiaopeng expressed high hopes for the MONA series, positioning it as a cool, tech-forward brand for young consumers, but did not provide a specific penetration target. VP of Finance James Wu reiterated the full-year 2025 R&D guidance of RMB 8.5 billion, confirming a 'good amount' will be allocated to AI for cloud computing, autonomous driving, and smart cockpit features.