XPeng Inc. introduced a new app‑based charging payment feature in Hong Kong that lets drivers start and stop charging directly from the XPENG APP. The service uses Antom’s payment platform and settles through AlipayHK, enabling a seamless “Search‑Locate‑Charge‑Pay” experience for users.
The partnership with Antom, a leading merchant‑payment provider under Ant International, gives XPeng access to more than 300 payment methods in over 200 markets and support for more than 100 currencies. In Hong Kong the feature is already available at more than 1,600 public chargers operated by Cornerstone Technologies and EV Power, with credit‑card payments slated to launch shortly.
By adding a unified, app‑based payment layer, XPeng creates a new revenue stream from transaction fees and data services while reinforcing its strategy to monetize its physical AI platform across vehicles, services, and future robotaxi and robotics ventures. The move also positions XPeng to compete more effectively with Tesla’s proprietary charging network and other EV makers that are building integrated charging solutions.
XPeng plans to roll the solution out to Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia in 2026, expanding its global charging network to over 2.66 million piles. The expansion aligns with the company’s goal of achieving a 50% international sales mix by 2034 and supports its broader ambition to double overseas deliveries in 2026.
Management highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership. Lawrence Li, XPeng’s General Manager of Overseas Charging, said the collaboration “extends beyond charging payments” and will help deliver better user service and sustainable growth. Gary Liu, Antom’s General Manager, noted that payment is a “strategic capability” for automakers’ charging platforms, while CEO He Xiaopeng emphasized that AI remains at the core of XPeng’s DNA and will be integrated across all mobility solutions.
XPeng’s broader financial context shows that the company is still working toward profitability, having reported a Q3 2025 EPS that beat estimates while revenue fell short of consensus. The new charging‑payment feature adds a monetizable layer that could help offset margin pressures from R&D and infrastructure investments, reinforcing XPeng’s long‑term growth strategy.
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