XPENG-W (09868) rose more than 3% in Hong Kong trading. At the time of writing, the stock was up 3.47% to HK$73.1, with a turnover of HK$242 million. The increase follows an announcement made on February 25 by XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng on Weibo that the 2026 all-electric version of the XPeng X9 MPV will officially launch on March 2. According to the company's official introduction, the 2026 XPeng X9 all-electric model features "all-around capabilities" that fully align with the X9 Super Range-Extended version in terms of energy efficiency, space, safety, and comfort. For reference, the XPeng X9 Super Range-Extended MPV is available in two variants, priced between RMB 309,800 and RMB 329,800. The vehicle is equipped with the Kunpeng Super Range-Extension technology, offering a pure electric range of 452 km and a comprehensive range of up to 1,602 km. Notably, on February 24, the first working day after the Lunar New Year holiday, XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng issued a start-of-work letter to all employees. He stated that XPeng has taken the lead in China in seizing the "DeepSeek moment" for autonomous driving. The second-generation VLA has achieved significant improvements in handling complex road conditions, precise prediction, and generalization capabilities, delivering an intelligent "emergent" experience. He pointed out that the inflection point for full autonomous driving is now clearly visible. The second-generation VLA will be officially rolled out this quarter, accompanied by multiple OTA updates throughout the year, aiming to make advanced intelligent driving a standard feature for families.