Comparison workspace
The machines, side by side.
Select up to four models. Compare their specifications, integration options, and commercial context — and keep the unknowns in view.
| Model intelligence | XPENG Robotics ET1 (January 2026 engineering prototype) |
|---|---|
| Model profile | Explore ET1 (January 2026 engineering prototype) ↗ |
| Status | Announced |
| Readiness score | Unscored |
| Payload | Unknown |
| Runtime | Unknown |
| SDK/API | Partnership/open-SDK announcements are not a current downloadable developer licence. Vehicle SDKs and unrelated community car repositories must not be treated as IRON control software. |
| Programming | No ET1-specific public SDK/API verified; No exact model ROS distribution or maintained integration verified |
| Compliance | CE marking: Unknown EU Machinery Regulation / Machinery Directive review: Unknown ISO 10218-1/2: 2025: Unknown ISO 10218-1/2:2025: Requires buyer review |
| EU readiness | Unknown |
| Lead time | Needs verification |
| EU support | China: manufacturer R&D/internal use, Europe: demonstrations and planned 2027 rollout |
| Last verified | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Factory fit | ET1 is the automotive-standard engineering prototype label reported from the XPENG CEO’s January 19, 2026 statement. No specific engineering configuration, image or retail SKU was disclosed. It is part of the IRON development programme; Galbot’s ET1 is unrelated. |