Xpeng, Antom launch EV charging payment service in Hong Kong

Xpeng, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, announced its launch of a new EV charging payment feature in Hong Kong on February 9, supported by Antom, a global payment services provider.

The partnership, established in late 2025, makes Antom Xpeng’s first global payment partner for its charging network.

The service allows Xpeng users in Hong Kong to pay via QR code scans and soon with credit cards using the Xpeng app, integrating multiple local and international payment methods.

The collaboration aims to expand to markets including Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia later in 2026, supporting regional payment platforms like DANA and Touch ‘n Go.

Xpeng’s global charging network covers over 2.6 million stations across 31 countries, with more than 60 markets targeted for expansion.

The partnership addresses payment fragmentation challenges faced by EV manufacturers and leverages Antom’s capabilities in multi-currency, real-time reconciliation, and cross-border payment management.

🔗 Source: Antom

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XPENG uses one payment system to connect a scattered charging network

XPENG’s deal with Antom (a global payment services provider) aims to make charging payments simpler across many operators, using the XPENG app.
In China, XPENG operated more than 3,100 self-owned stations as of December 31, 2025. It also partners with bp pulse (BP’s EV charging brand) to give drivers access to over 30,000 charging piles in China 1.
In Southeast Asia, XPENG has co-branded charging stations with Charge+ (a Southeast Asian EV charging operator). It said some locations offer ultra-fast charging up to 350 kW 2.
XPENG mixes building its own sites, co-branding, and tapping partners. It says this connects more than 2.6 million charging piles across 31 countries and regions, while Antom handles payment across markets inside the app 3.

Chinese EV makers are shipping full ecosystems along with cars

XPENG’s rollout abroad offers a clear example of how Chinese tech firms compete by bringing an ecosystem, not only a vehicle.
Partner deals help speed entry when markets differ on infrastructure, regulation, and consumer habits.
The Antom partnership tackles payment sprawl by adding regional e-wallets like Malaysia’s Touch ‘n Go eWallet 3. A separate partnership aims to support local vehicle production in Malaysia, with mass production set to begin in 2026 4.
This partnership-heavy path can cut upfront spending and move faster than the build-everything approach used by earlier pioneers like Tesla.