XPeng Iron vs Tesla Optimus
Verdict
A contest between humanoids built by carmakers. XPeng's Iron is a Chinese prototype with a very high declared degree-of-freedom count (82), destined for the company's own factories; Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 is in pilot operation and benefits from Tesla's batteries, manufacturing and AI. Facts vs hype: Optimus is ahead on deployment and ecosystem, while Iron's appeal rests on a high declared dexterity it still has to demonstrate in practice.
Spec comparison
| XPeng Iron | Optimus Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | XPeng Iron | Optimus Gen 2 |
| Manufacturer | xpeng | tesla |
| Country | CN | US |
| Status | Prototype | Pilot |
| Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Height | — | 173 cm |
| Weight | — | 57 kg |
| DOF | 82 | — |
| Payload | — | — |
| Speed | — | 2.2 m/s |
| Price from | — | — |
When to choose which
XPeng Iron
Pick XPeng Iron if you are following a Chinese humanoid with high declared dexterity built for its maker's own production.
Optimus Gen 2
Pick Optimus if you want the carmaker humanoid that is further along in deployment, with a broader AI ecosystem.