XPENG has appointed Antom as the first global payment partner for its electric vehicle (EV) charging platform to support international growth.

Ant International’s Antom provides a unified infrastructure designed to simplify the complex payment landscape encountered during global expansion.

The partnership debuted in Hong Kong on 9 February 2026. Initial implementation allows drivers to use the XPENG app to manage the end-to-end “Search, Locate, Charge, Pay” process.

Users in the region can currently settle payments via AlipayHK at over 1,600 public chargers. Credit card options are expected to be available for these customers shortly.

Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia are expected to see the expansion of this collaboration later in 2026.

Future rollouts will support local e-wallets such as Touch ‘n Go and TrueMoney to enhance user convenience.

Gary Liu, General Manager of Antom, noted:

“Payment becomes a strategic capability for automakers’ charging platforms to deliver better user service, improve efficiency and achieve sustainable growth”.

Overseas deliveries for the carmaker reached 45,008 units in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 96.0%.

Lawrence Li, General Manager of XPENG Overseas Charging, explained that the collaboration leverages complementary ecosystems to foster wider cross-industry alliances and deliver a more comprehensive experience for global users.

The collaboration aims to build a more scalable global charging infrastructure through such integrations supports the electric vehicle sector as it moves into a more interconnected era.

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