It appears that XPeng will be pioneering a new ADAS technology called "Commuting Mode" in about 3 months time. It's similar in concept to their VPA (Valet Parking Assistant), but applied to regular roads. Basically, for routes that do not have HD Maps or even proper lane markings or normal maps, XPeng is able to memorize your regular routes and "replay" them. What this means that ADAS will no longer just be something that's only useful in tier 1, 2 and 3 cities. Even lower tier cities can enjoy XPeng's advanced ADAS features. This will make their cars far more appealing to the general market.

The potential of this technology is pretty immense as it means that XPeng can build entire maps of cities by fusing the data generated by its customers. Many may not be aware, but XPeng acquired a mapping company a year or so ago and is now one of only a handful of companies who are licensed to produce maps. I'm quite certain that none of its EV peers have this license as it is incredibly difficult to obtain. It is impossible for Tesla as only local companies are allowed to map Chinese streets.

This is taken from the Weibo post of a fairly reputable blogger and translated with ChatGPT.https://weibo.com/2323195050/N2Z3B65tg?refer_flag=1001030103_

"If my city doesn't even have a map-less CNOA (City Navigation and Guidance for Urban Areas), what should I do? - You can train your own commute route!"
You definitely need to buy the G6 Max version... XPeng may introduce an amazing feature this year called the "commuting mode."
It utilizes pure perception capabilities to repeatedly learn the user's commute route, achieving precise urban area navigation assistance (CNGP/CNOA) within a very limited range.
If your city doesn't even have a map-less CNGP, you can train your own "commute route."
On this route, you can experience features like traffic light control, left turns, right turns, lane changes, and even U-turns, similar to the experience of CNGP in first-tier cities.
But once you deviate from this route, you can only rely on LCC (Level 2 Cruise Control).
This solves a contradiction in the ADAS user experience:

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