Parkopedia to offer real-time EV charging data in Southeast Asia
Parkopedia is partnering with charging data aggregator Voltality to provide real-time EV charging information to carmakers in four SEA markets. This will cover around 4,500 charging locations, 15,000 connectors, and 23 charge point operators across Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
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According to the partners, the collaboration will see Voltality aggregate live data from charging networks across a given region and translate it into a consistent, verified data stream. Parkopedia then delivers to OEMs in “auto-grade” quality.
The companies say this removes the need for carmakers to establish individual data partnerships with CPOs in each market – particularly Chinese manufacturers, whom the partnership appears to target in particular. For example, Parkopedia stated in a press release: “Chinese OEMs can bypass the complexities of building local data partnerships from scratch and instead go to market with a proven, high-quality solution.”
Additionally, charge point operators stand to benefit. The partners explain that operators which connect to the Voltality network will gain visibility within in-car systems across the four markets, without the need to update or change their existing infrastructure.
Jaap van den Hoek, Global Head of Partnerships at Parkopedia, commented: “EV uptake across South East Asia is rapidly increasing, but infrastructure has historically lagged behind. Our partnership with Voltality allows us to provide high-quality, real-time charging data that removes this friction. For OEMs looking to capture market share in this vital region, we provide a ready-made, localised solution that ensures their drivers have the confidence to charge anywhere, matching the premium digital experience they offer domestically.”
Parkopedia has previously established similar partnerships in other markets. In 2023, it partnered with Plugsurfing to integrate charging into its in-car payment system, enabling drivers to find, start and pay for charging through the vehicle interface. This service initially covered over 500,000 charging points in Europe.