Xpeng & Charge+ launch charging partnership in SE Asia

Chinese EV company XPeng has announced a partnership with Singapore-based chargepoint operator Charge+. This will see both companies install new charging hubs together as well as expand charging access to Xpeng drivers.

The partnership will also see at least 20 new DC fast charging sites installed across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia with power ratings of up to 480kW DC. Four of these ultra-fast charging sites are already operational today, located in urban centres in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. Charge+ cites one charging hub in particular as an example of its approach: six 350kW DC charging ports have been installed at KL Eco City, a mixed-use commercial and residential development, making it the fastest EV charging station in Kuala Lumpur. Charge+ and Xpeng state that installations like these will play a role in Charge+’s EV charging highway which currently spans 5000km across five countries in SE Asia.

Besides new infrastructure, the partnership also covers some benefits for Xpeng drivers, who will soon have access to Charge+ charging hubs via the Xpeng mobile app and, soon, their vehicle dashboards – functionality which is estimated to be introduced by year end. Additionally, Xpeng drivers will also receive a charging discount on Charge+ public chargers in SEA for three years plus additional discounts at the joint Xpeng – Charge+ fast charging hubs.

Mr. Gao Xiang, General Manager of XPENG Charging, commented: “We are excited to collaborate with Charge+, a leader in EV charging solutions in Southeast Asia. Supercharging has been a core focus of XPENG with all EV models using technologies such as 800V platforms and 5C batteries to achieve ultra-fast charging. As XPENG continues to bring its innovative EVs to this region, we are confident we will be able to unlock new opportunities together with Charge+.”

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