XPENG launched its start-and-stop charging payment functionality on the XPENG APP in Hong Kong, China on February 9. The service is supported by Antom, a leading merchant payment and digitisation services provider under Ant International. Antom introduced a tailored payment solution to support the globalisation of smart EV players, which XPENG integrates into its charging services to enhance the charging experience for NEV owners around the world. XPENG and Antom established a global payment partnership in the second half of 2025.
Antom is XPENG?s first global payment partner for its charging business, and XPENG is the first Chinese new-generation EV maker partnering with Antom. Through this integration, XPENG users in Hong Kong can scan a charging pile QR code or initiate and end charging directly within the XPENG APP, and complete payments seamlessly using AlipayHK. Credit cards and other payment options will be available soon.
Through this collaboration, Antom supports XPENG in integrating global credit cards and a wide range of local alternative payment methods, including e-wallets and mobile banking APPs, into the XPENG APP for the Hong Kong region and other international markets. This enables XPENG to offer a seamless "Search · Locate · Charge · Pay" end-to-end charging experience, delivering a smoother and more convenient charging journey for users worldwide. The services first launched in Hong Kong, China where XPENG has partnered with Cornerstone Technologies and EV Power - accounting for over 1,600 public EV chargers.
The XPENG APP currently covers integrated Cornerstone charging stations, allowing users to complete charging payments directly in the XPENG APP using AlipayHK. Credit card payments will be available soon. 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. As EV manufacturers expand their charging networks globally, they may encounter challenges from fragmented payment channels and complex system integrations. Antom addresses these challenges with a unified solution that integrates over 300 payment methods across more than 200 markets, supporting payment acceptance in over 100 currencies.
It also provides real-time reconciliation and multi-currency account management, enabling XPENG to build a more efficient, secure, and scalable global charging payment infrastructure. Leveraging Ant International?s capabilities in payments, global account services, treasury management, together with its ongoing AI innovation, Antom can flexibly support the diverse needs of EV makers, helping improve cross-border operating efficiency and enhance the experience for EV owners globally.
