XPeng expands Southeast Asian EV charging network
Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng has partnered with Singapore-based Charge+ to expand its charging network across Southeast Asia.
In doing so, XPeng will add approximately 3,800 public EV chargepoints to its global partner network that now exceeds 2.4 million charging piles.
The collaboration marks XPeng as the first Chinese emerging EV brand to partner with Charge+ in Southeast Asia, providing its customers with access to EV charging infrastructure in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
XPeng confirmed that the partnership includes Charge+’s network, which spans 5,000km of highways in five countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
The partnership will establish at least 20 direct current (DC) supercharging sites across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, with up to 480kW DC power ratings.
These high-powered stations will enable XPeng EVs to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 12 minutes using 451kW peak charging power and 5C Supercharging technology.
Four ultra-fast EV charging sites are already operational in urban centres in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. One notable installation at KL Eco City in Malaysia features six 350kW DC charging ports in a mixed-use commercial and residential development.
The first batch of co-branded EV charging stations in key Southeast Asian cities has commenced operation with exclusive benefits for XPeng owners. By the end of 2025, XPeng owners will receive special charging discounts at these co-branded stations and will be able to access real-time charging station status through their EVs’ in-car display with one-touch navigation.
The collaboration continues Charge+’s ongoing implementation of an EV charging highway that spans 5,000km across five Southeast Asian countries.
Charge+ describes this as the longest EV charging backbone in the region. The companies aim to enhance the charging experience by emphasising ultra-fast charging in high-traffic locations and facilitating seamless cross-border travel for EV drivers.
Asia’s EV charging infrastructure continues to expand
This development comes as China continues its domestic EV infrastructure expansion. The government reported over 8.6 million charging piles nationwide as of mid-2025, representing a 70% year-on-year increase.
Chinese EV manufacturers are increasingly looking to export markets as domestic competition intensifies, with charging infrastructure partnerships becoming a key component of international expansion strategies.
XPeng’s focus on high-power charging technology mirrors industry trends toward faster charging capabilities. Recent developments in battery technology, such as CATL’s sodium-ion batteries that recently passed China’s certification with 15-minute fast charging capability, demonstrate the industry’s push toward reducing charging times as a means to accelerate EV adoption.
The Southeast Asian EV charging market remains fragmented compared to more developed regions. Still, partnerships between vehicle manufacturers and charging infrastructure providers signal a maturing ecosystem that could accelerate regional EV adoption rates in the coming years.
This approach parallels developments in other emerging markets like India, which recently unveiled guidelines for a nationwide charging infrastructure rollout to support its growing EV market.
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