XPENG Partners with Plugsurfing to Secure Powerful Charging Network

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XPENG (XPEV) has announced a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing, one of Europe's largest EV charging service providers, giving XPENG customers immediate access to over 940,000 charging points across 27 European countries. The partnership covers more than 85% of Europe's public charging infrastructure through 500 charge point operators.

Through Plugsurfing's Drive API integration, XPENG customers can access real-time charging station information, including availability, pricing, and payment processing through their vehicle's touchscreen or XPENG app. The service requires a one-time registration with email and credit card details, and new customers receive a complimentary charging card. Users are only charged for electricity and parking costs, with no additional fees.

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• Access to 940,000 charging points across 27 European countries, covering 85% of public charging infrastructure
• Seamless integration through vehicle touchscreen and app for real-time charging information and payments
• No additional fees beyond electricity and parking costs
• Expanding European market presence with operations in 16 countries and planned expansion to 4 more

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• Plugsurfing is one of the largest EV charging service providers in Europe.
• XPENG customers can immediate access to over 940,000 charging points from 500 charge point operators across 27 countries.
• Easy charging station search, real-time availability, price information, payment processing and receipt assurance offered.
  

AMSTERDAM, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPENG, a globally-orientated high-tech automotive company, has partnered strategically with Plugsurfing, one of Europe's largest EV charging service provider, to access over 940,000 charging points across 27 countries – creating a powerful, transcontinental charging network that links Europe and Asia.

The cooperation with Plugsurfing was announced by XPENG chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng during the ‘Global Brand Night’ in Hong Kong. By leveraging Plugsurfing's aggregated network in Europe, XPENG enables its users to enjoy a seamless end-to-end charging experience via the in-car system and XPENG app – including one-click navigation and payment.

The advantages of the cooperation with XPENG and Plugsurfing aggregates 500 leading charge point operators in the EU to provide an advanced charging network to XPENG customers. Plugsurfing supports over 940,000 charging points across 27 European countries, currently covering more than 85% of the region's public charging infrastructure, with continuous expansion underway.

Plugsurfing provides XPENG with its product, the Drive API (Application Programming Interface), to integrate charging station data, including real-time availability, pricing, remote charging start/stop, card-based initiation, payment, and receipt generation.

While leveraging Plugsurfing's robust API, XPENG has independently crafted and optimized the user experience to better serve European drivers. Features such as smart filtering, long-distance trip planning, and voice search are tailored to local needs, with continuous updates based on evolving travel habits.

XPENG customers can easily search for and navigate to charging stations via the vehicle's touchscreen. The interface displays key information such as the distance to the charging points, the number of charging connectors, charging power, and pricing – making it easy to find the most suitable option on the go.

Once at the charging station, from initiation to payment and receipt, the EV charging process can be completed smoothly using the XPENG app or a Plugsurfing charging card. Existing XPENG customers only need to register once in the app by entering an email address and credit card details to immediately access this feature. New XPENG owners also receive a complimentary charging card, which can be used to access any station within the Plugsurfing network.

In line with the Plugsurfing agreement, users are only billed for actual electricity and parking costs, with no additional fees.

XPENG is established in 2014. Since entering the European car market in Norway in 2021, XPENG is investing heavily in Europe. The company introduced advanced technologies and solutions, now operating in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Poland and Italy and soon also in Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Slovakia with ambitions for more expansion.

About XPENG

Founded in 2014, XPENG is a leading Chinese AI mobility company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets intelligent electric vehicles, catering to a growing base of tech-savvy consumers. With the rapid advancement of AI, XPENG aspires to become a global leader in AI mobility, with a mission to lead the intelligent electric vehicle revolution through cutting-edge technology, shaping the future of mobility. To enhance the customer experience, XPENG in-house develops its advanced driver assistance technology (ADAS) and intelligent in-car operating system, along with core vehicle systems such as powertrain and electrical/electronic architecture (EEA). Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG also operates key offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Amsterdam. Its intelligent electric vehicles are mainly produced at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. XPENG is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: XPEV) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 9868).

For more information, visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

Contacts:

For Media Enquiries:
XPENG PR Department
Email: pr@xiaopeng.com
Source: XPENG Motors

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FAQ

How many charging points does XPEV's partnership with Plugsurfing provide access to?

XPENG's partnership with Plugsurfing provides access to over 940,000 charging points across 27 European countries, covering more than 85% of the region's public charging infrastructure.

What features are included in XPENG's Plugsurfing charging network integration?

The integration includes real-time charging station availability, pricing information, one-click navigation, remote charging start/stop, payment processing, and receipt generation through the vehicle's touchscreen or XPENG app.

How do XPENG customers access the Plugsurfing charging network?

Customers can access the network by registering once in the XPENG app with email and credit card details. New XPENG owners receive a complimentary charging card for accessing any station in the Plugsurfing network.

What are the costs associated with XPENG's Plugsurfing charging service?

Users are only billed for actual electricity and parking costs, with no additional fees charged for using the Plugsurfing service.

In which European countries does XPENG currently operate?

XPENG operates in 16 countries including Germany, France, UK, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Poland, and Italy, with planned expansion to Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.