XPENG, a leader in intelligent electric vehicles (EV), has teamed up with Ant International’s Antom to introduce a streamlined payment solution for EV charging. Launched on 9 February in Hong Kong, this collaboration marks XPENG as the first Chinese new-generation EV maker to establish a global payment partnership with Antom. The initiative aims to simplify the charging process for users by integrating payment options directly into the XPENG APP.
The partnership allows XPENG users in Hong Kong to initiate and complete charging payments using AlipayHK, with credit card options to follow. This service is part of a broader strategy to expand into Southeast Asia and other global markets by 2026. Antom’s solution integrates over 300 payment methods across more than 200 markets, supporting payments in over 100 currencies, thus addressing the challenges of fragmented payment channels.
Gary Liu, General Manager of Antom, highlighted the strategic importance of this collaboration, stating, “Payment becomes a strategic capability for automakers’ charging platforms to deliver better user service, improve efficiency and achieve sustainable growth.”
XPENG’s global expansion is evident, with overseas deliveries reaching 45,008 units in 2025, a 96% increase from the previous year. The company’s charging network now spans 31 countries, connecting over 2.66 million charging piles. Lawrence Li, General Manager of XPENG Overseas Charging, noted that the collaboration with Antom extends beyond payments, aiming to foster broader cross-industry partnerships.
In 2026, the partnership will expand to Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and additional global markets. Antom will help XPENG enable DANA (Indonesia), Touch ‘n Go eWallet (Malaysia), TrueMoney (Thailand), and other regional payment methods.
