Xpeng Motors, the Chinese electric‐vehicle (EV) upstart, has pushed back against recent U.S. export controls designed to restrict advanced semiconductor access to Chinese companies. In a statement accompanying its Q1 2025 earnings, Xpeng reaffirmed its commitment to deploying its in‐house Turing AI chip across upcoming vehicle models, insisting that supply‐chain adjustments and domestic foundry partnerships will insulate it from any disruption. The Turing chip—unveiled last year—powers Xpeng’s next‐generation driver‐assist and in‐car infotainment features, with on‐device neural networks handling real‐time perception, path planning, and natural‐language interaction. Despite U.S. sanctions that bar access to certain leading‐edge process nodes and high‐performance design tools, Xpeng says proactive measures ensure that its Turing rollout will proceed on schedule throughout 2025. The announcement underscores the growing semiconductor sovereignty race in the auto sector, as Chinese OEMs strive to secure critical technology amid escalating geopolitical tensions.