Xpeng Motors' stock (XPENG-W) surged 5.03% on Monday in the intraday trading session, outperforming the broader market following a strategic partnership announcement with Volkswagen Group.
The Chinese electric vehicle maker signed a memorandum of understanding with German auto giant Volkswagen to cooperate on an ultra-fast charging network in China. Under the agreement, both companies will open their respective fast-charging networks to each other and explore the joint construction of co-branded ultra-fast charging stations.
This collaboration aims to build one of the largest super-fast charging networks in China, addressing a critical bottleneck for widespread electric vehicle adoption - the availability of convenient and efficient charging infrastructure. The partnership leverages the strengths of both automakers and could provide a competitive advantage in the rapidly growing Chinese EV market.