China's electric car startups NIO, Xpeng to share charging stations

China's electric car startups NIO, Xpeng to share charging stations

A staff member of XPeng Motors stands next to the charging station at company's booth during the media day for Shanghai auto show in Shanghai, China April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers NIO Inc. and Xpeng Motors agreed to share charging stations as well as related services and data, seeking to spur EV demand and curb costs.