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XPeng HT is the
- Filing Status: Submitted a confidential IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1]
- Underwriters: AppointedJPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanleyas joint global coordinators/joint bookrunners [1][2]
- Expected Timeline: May list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as early as2025[1]
| Financing Round | Time | Amount | Valuation | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | October 2021 | Over US$500 million | Pre-money valuation over US$1 billion | IDG Capital, 5Y Capital, XPeng Inc. (XPEV), Sequoia China, etc. |
| Series A Extension | June 2022 | - | Approximately RMB10 billion | Starflight Capital |
| Series B1 | August 2024 | US$150 million | Post-money valuation over US$1.9 billion | State-owned enterprises such as Guangzhou Development Zone Holdings and Guangzhou Financial Holdings |
| Series B | July 2025 | US$250 million | Approximately RMB11 billion (post-Series B1) | Multiple investors |
According to the 2024 Hurun Global Unicorn Index, XPeng HT was selected with an enterprise valuation of
As a core component of the low-altitude economy, the flying car industry is at the critical point of an industry boom:
| Time Node | Market Size Forecast | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US$30.5 billion (Global) | Huajing Industry Research Institute |
| 2030 | US$300 billion (Global) |
Forecast by multiple institutions |
| 2035 | RMB6 trillion (China’s Low-altitude Economy) |
National 14th Five-Year Plan |
| 2040 | US$1 trillion (Forecast by Morgan Stanley) | Morgan Stanley |
- By 2025, 3,000 “flying cars” will be used globally for air taxis, airport shuttles and intercity flight services
- This number will reach 98,000 unitsby 2050 [4]
According to the development roadmap proposed by Deloitte [5]:
Phase 1 (2020-2025): Prototype testing and verification → Commercial operation of cargo eVTOLs
↓
Phase 2 (2025-2030): Cargo service paves the way → Commercialization of manned passenger eVTOLs
↓
Phase 3 (After 2030): Commercial operation of unmanned eVTOLs
- According to the “National Master Plan for Multimodal Transportation Network”, by 2035:
- Commercial and industrial drones are expected to reach 26 million units
- The number of drone pilots will increase to 630,000[4]
- Commercial and industrial drones are expected to reach
| Company | Country | Product Type | Progress | Valuation/Market Capitalization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XPeng HT |
China | Split-body flying car “Land Aircraft Carrier” | Mass production expected in 2026 | ~US$1.9 billion (post-Series B1) |
EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:EH) |
China | EH216 series unmanned aircraft | Obtained airworthiness certificate, in commercial operation | ~RMB10 billion |
Joby Aviation |
United States | 5-seater eVTOL air taxi | Commercialization target in 2025 | ~US$5 billion |
Archer Aviation |
United States | 4-seater electric flying taxi | Prototype test flight completed | ~US$3 billion |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Designed Range | Over 500 km |
| Cruise Speed | Over 360 km/h |
| Flight Module Range | Over 200 km |
| Product Pricing | Controlled within RMB2 million |
| Order Volume | Approximately 7,000 units worldwide |
- Guangzhou Flying Car Manufacturing Base: Construction area of approximately 120,000 square meters
- Planned Annual Capacity: 10,000 units(10,000-unit scale)
- Initial Annual Capacity: 5,000 units
- At Full Capacity: One flight module rolls off the production line every 30 minutes[1]
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Full-stack self-development of four core technologies:
- Flight control system
- Three-electric system (battery, motor, electronic control)
- Whole aircraft design
- Avionics system
-
Progress in Airworthiness Certification:
- March 2025: Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) released a draft of special airworthiness conditions for public comment
- Expected to obtain airworthiness certificate in the second half of 2025[6]
- May 2025: Application for Production Certificate (PC) accepted by CAAC Southern Regional Administration
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“Executives First Flight Program”: XPeng HT’s management team must accumulate a flight mileage of over5,000 kmto personally verify flight safety [1]
XPeng Inc. released its strongest financial report in history on March 18, 2025 [7][8]:
| Indicator | Q4 2024 | YoY Change | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Deliveries |
91,507 units | +52.1% | +96.7% |
Total Revenue |
RMB16.11 billion | +23.4% | +59.4% |
Automotive Sales Revenue |
RMB14.67 billion | +20.0% | +66.8% |
Automotive Gross Profit Margin |
10.0% | +5.9 ppts | +1.4 ppts |
Consolidated Gross Profit Margin |
14.4% | +8.2 ppts | -0.9 ppts |
Net Loss |
RMB1.33 billion | Narrowed by 1.5% | Significantly narrowed by 26.5% |
- Full-Year Total Revenue: RMB40.87 billion, YoY +33.2%
- Full-Year Gross Profit Margin: 14.3%, YoY +12.8 percentage points
- Full-Year Deliveries: 190,068 units, YoY +34.2%
| Financial Indicator | Figure | Evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | RMB41.96 billion (US$5.75 billion) |
Abundant |
| Quarterly Net Cash Increase | Over RMB6 billion | Good |
| Sales Network | 690 stores , covering 226 cities |
Continuous expansion |
| Charging Network | 1,920 charging stations , 928 of which are S4/S5 ultra-fast charging stations |
Rapid growth |
- Closing Price: $20.02
- Change: -2.44%
- 52-Week Range: $11.61 - $28.23
- Market Capitalization: US$19.02 billion
| Indicator | Figure | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| MACD | No crossover | Neutral bullish |
| KDJ | K:33.3, D:41.8, J:16.4 | Neutral bearish |
| RSI | Normal range | Neutral |
| Beta | 1.13 | Slightly higher than market volatility |
| Trend Judgment | Sideways consolidation |
Range [$19.58, $20.46] |
- Strong policy support: The low-altitude economy has been listed as a national strategic emerging industry, and was written into the government work report for the first time in 2024
- Imminent technological breakthrough: Expected to obtain airworthiness certificate in the second half of 2025, with large-scale mass production in 2026
- Huge market size: Global market will reach US$300 billion by 2030
- The largest flying car company in Asia
- Full-stack self-development of four core technologies
- The world’s largest order volume of 7,000 units
- Backed by Guangzhou state-owned assets, with abundant industrial resources
- Continuous growth in delivery volume, breaking the 90,000-unit milestone in Q4
- Continuous improvement in gross profit margin, growing for 6 consecutive quarters
- Sufficient cash reserves to support the development of subsidiaries
- Strategic cooperation with Volkswagen, with significant expansion of charging network
- Primary market forecast: Based on annual production of 10,000 units and unit price of RMB2 million, the single product can contribute RMB20 billion in revenue
- Benchmarking Joby Aviation’s 12x P/S, the theoretical market capitalization can reach RMB240 billion[6]
| Risk Type | Details | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
Technical Risk |
Battery technology bottlenecks, limited improvement in range/payload | Medium-High |
Regulatory Risk |
Uncertainty in the timeline for obtaining airworthiness certificates | Medium |
Market Risk |
C-end user acceptance needs to be cultivated | Medium-High |
Competitive Risk |
Geely, GAC, FAW and other enterprises have entered the market | Medium |
Valuation Risk |
Current valuation is relatively high, with insufficient performance support in the early stage of commercialization | High |
Policy Risk |
Changes in low-altitude airspace management policies | Medium |
| Valuation Method | Valuation Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Market Post-Series B1 Valuation | ~US$1.9 billion | Current round |
| Optimistic Scenario (Benchmarking Joby) | RMB240 billion | Theoretical market capitalization |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S=12x) | RMB240 billion | Theoretical upper limit |
| Conservative Scenario | RMB30-50 billion | Considering commercialization progress |
- XPeng HT’s IPO is expected to unlock the subsidiary’s value and drive the re-rating of the parent company’s valuation
- The flying car business provides a new growth engine, enhancing the market’s recognition of XPeng’s AI technical capabilities
- The “Land Aircraft Carrier” enhances XPeng’s technology brand image
- Deepened cooperation with Volkswagen, enhancing market confidence
- XPeng’s technologies in three-electric systems, intelligent driving, etc. can empower flying cars
- Synergies are generated in production and supply chain systems
- XPeng’s shareholding ratio may decline after the IPO
- The tilt of resources to the flying car business may affect the investment in the main automotive business
| Impact Dimension | Judgment |
|---|---|
| Short-term (within 1 year) | Positive: IPO expectations boost investment enthusiasm for the parent company |
| Medium-term (1-3 years) | Mostly positive: If commercialization is successful, it will become a new growth driver |
| Long-term (3-5 years) | Depends on the development of the flying car business |
- Industry Level: The flying car industry is in the early growth stage with strong policy support, but the business model has not been fully verified
- Company Level: XPeng HT is technologically advanced with sufficient orders, but mass production and commercialization still need time to be tested
- Valuation Level: The current valuation is relatively high, requiring continuous milestone achievement for support
| Time Node | Key Event |
|---|---|
| Second half of 2025 | Progress in obtaining airworthiness certificates |
| Q4 2025 | Completion of mass production plant |
| 2026 | Mass production and delivery of “Land Aircraft Carrier” |
| 2026-2027 | Verification of commercial operation data |
- Attention: The parent company’s fundamentals continue to improve, with attractive valuation
- Risk Warning: Stock price volatility is high, need to pay attention to the progress of airworthiness certificates
- Recommendation: After the prospectus is disclosed, conduct a detailed assessment of business data and financial models
- Key Focus Areas: Fund-raising purposes, valuation pricing, cornerstone investor lineup
XPeng HT’s Hong Kong IPO is an
- Track Value: The flying car industry is in a critical breakthrough period from 0 to 1, with huge market space
- Company Competitiveness: XPeng HT is in a leading position in technology, products, orders, capacity, etc.
- Risk Warning: Faces multiple challenges such as technical verification, regulatory approval, and market cultivation in the early stage of commercialization
- Valuation Consideration: The current valuation expectation is relatively high, and investment needs to pay attention to the subsequent milestone achievement
[1] Sina Finance - XPeng HT submits confidential Hong Kong IPO application (https://finance.sina.cn/stock/xg/xgzx/2026-01-12/detail-inhfzqaw0068876.d.html)
[2] IT Home - XPeng HT’s flying car prepares for Hong Kong IPO (https://m.ithome.com/html/912488.htm)
[3] Sina Finance - XPeng HT considers listing in Hong Kong or US, current valuation is RMB11 billion (https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2025-06-04/doc-ineywnhi0534408.shtml)
[4] Qianzhan.com - He Xiaopeng: Flying cars are expected to reach 20% of the commercial scale of automobiles in the next 20 years (https://t.qianzhan.com/caijing/detail/250416-de206cd0.html)
[5] 9fzt.com - Revisiting flying cars: Policy positioning of strategic emerging industry in the first year of commercialization (https://www.9fzt.com/common/dc835a66e256f735c96b6cce39bac107.html)
[6] 36Kr - RMB240 billion valuation: Has XPeng’s flying car valuation risen so high? (https://m.36kr.com/p/3253430671109892)
[7] XPeng Official Website - XPeng releases its strongest financial report in history (https://www.xiaopeng.com/news/company_news/5453.html)
[8] HKEX Announcement - XPeng Inc. Unaudited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2024 (https://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0318/2025031801190_c.pdf)
[9] Securities Times - Another huge financing in the flying car field (https://www.stcn.com/article/detail/2594927.html)
[0] Jinling API Data - Real-time quotation and technical analysis of XPeng Inc. (XPEV)
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