Charge+, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging company in Southeast Asia, and XPENG Motors, a high-tech firm from China, have announced a strategic partnership to establish a supercharging network across Southeast Asia. This collaboration aims to facilitate long-distance EV travel by offering ultrafast charging speeds of up to 480kW DC, enabling a charge from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes.
The initial phase of the project includes the launch of four supercharging sites located in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. These sites are at Royal Square Novena and Downtown East in Singapore, KL Eco City in Kuala Lumpur, and One Bangkok in Thailand. Charge+ has installed six ultra-fast charging points at KL Eco City, making it the fastest EV charging station in Kuala Lumpur with speeds up to 350kW DC.
The second phase will see the expansion of the supercharging network to additional high-traffic locations, including commercial hubs and motorway rest stops in countries like Indonesia. This initiative aligns with Charge+’s ongoing project to create a 5,000km EV charging highway across five Southeast Asian countries.
XPENG EV owners will benefit from exclusive charging discounts at Charge+ public chargers and the new supercharging hubs for three years. By the end of 2025, XPENG users will be able to access Charge+’s network via the XPENG mobile app, with integration into vehicle dashboards and start-stop charging capabilities.
Goh Chee Kiong, CEO of Charge+, emphasised the partnership’s role in enhancing cross-border EV travel, whilst Gao Xiang, General Manager of XPENG Charging, highlighted the potential for unlocking new opportunities in the region.
