Volkswagen Group China said on Monday that it is to build an ultra-fast charging network with Xpeng, which is to feature over 20,000 terminals across 420 cities and regions in China. The move follows the two companies' partnership in developing electric vehicles in the Chinese market, the first of which is expected to hit the market in 2026.

China's Xpeng Motors and Volkswagen have agreed to expand their partnership to cooperate on ultra-fast electric vehicle charging networks in China, the automakers said on Monday. Julian Satterthwaite reports.