Xiaopeng initiated a non-compete investigation of departing employees.

According to informed sources, recently, Xiaopeng Group has initiated a non-compete investigation against former employees. It is reported that the legal department of Xiaopeng Group has filed a labor arbitration against a former employee for violating non-compete obligations. It is understood that the employee signed a non-compete agreement with Xiaopeng Group upon joining and confirmed in writing to continue to fulfill the one-year non-compete obligation upon leaving by the end of 2025. "Since leaving, Xiaopeng Group has been paying full non-compete compensation monthly. However, the employee joined a competitor shortly after leaving and continued to engage in related research and development work, allegedly seriously violating the agreement." The informant said.