Guangzhou, January 14, 2025 – XPENG Charging and bp pulse have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership, enabling cross-access to their extensive charging networks. Together, the companies aim to deliver unmatched charging convenience by offering customers access to over 30,000 charging piles across 420 cities in China. This collaboration represents a significant step toward developing one of the most advanced charging ecosystems in China’s core urban areas.

The partnership extends beyond network integration, with the two companies planning to explore cutting-edge solutions in solar-powered charging, energy storage, demand-side energy management, and joint marketing initiatives, paving the way for innovative energy and mobility solutions.

XPENG Charging and bp pulse representatives at the MOU signing ceremony

Delivering Superior Charging Experiences Through Combined Expertise

XPENG Charging, a leader in ultra-fast charging technology and network expansion, is dedicated to building China’s largest and fastest EV charging network, designed for tech-savvy, environmentally conscious drivers. bp pulse, backed by bp’s global energy leadership and operational excellence, is committed to providing EV users with safe, reliable, and efficient charging services.

By combining their strengths, XPENG Charging and bp pulse aim to elevate the EV charging experience, ensuring speed, safety, and accessibility for all customers.

Creating a High-Quality Charging Network in China’s Key Urban Areas

With over 2,000 charging stations and 10,000 chargers under XPENG Charging, and more than 1,000 stations and 23,000 chargers under bp pulse, the partnership will deliver a significantly expanded and optimized charging network.

Pilot projects in key economic hubs will demonstrate the potential of ultra-fast charging networks through enhanced infrastructure collaboration, offering EV users a higher-density, safer, more reliable and premium charging experience.

Moreover, the collaboration will explore innovative solutions such as solar-powered energy storage and demand-side energy management, leveraging the unique advantages of both parties to enable broader, faster, and more cost-effective network expansion.

Scaling Globally with Innovation

In 2025, XPENG Charging will extend its network globally, starting with an international charging service platform offering station discovery, charger navigation, and seamless payment solutions. This global expansion will span Asia, Europe, and Australia, supported by pilot projects using advanced energy storage technologies for cost-effective and efficient overseas network deployment.

The collaboration between XPENG Charging and bp pulse represents a significant step forward in delivering on customer expectations and advancing the quality of charging experiences. It also marks a milestone in supporting and aligning with China’s EV infrastructure strategy.

About XPENG
Founded in 2014, XPENG is a leading Chinese AI-driven mobility company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs, 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 drive the Smart EV revolution through cutting-edge technology, shaping the future of mobility.
To enhance the customer experience, XPENG develops its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) technology and intelligent in-car operating system in-house, along with core vehicle systems such as the powertrain and electrical/electronic architecture (EEA). Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG also operates key offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Amsterdam. Its Smart EVs are primarily manufactured at its facilities in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province.
XPENG is listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: XPEV) and Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX: 9868).
For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

About bp pulse

bp pulse is bp’s electric vehicle (EV) charging business, rolling out fast, reliable charge points to consumers and commercial fleets around the world. Globally, bp pulse is one of the UK’s leading rapid and ultra-fast public EV charging networks. It also operates the largest number of sites with ultra-fast charging in Germany, with a growing charging point footprint in China and the Netherlands. The company aims to increase its network of public EV charging points by 2030 to over 100,000 worldwide.