China to Double EV Charging Infrastructure by 2027

China plans to double its electric vehicle infrastructure by 2027, targeting 28 million charging points and a capacity of 300 GW. High-power charging will increase in rural and highway areas.

The China National Energy Administration (NEA) has unveiled a new three-year plan aimed at doubling the service capacity of the country’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 2027. The goal is to establish a high-quality, efficient, and inclusive charging network that can meet the needs of over 80 million electric vehicles.

Key Targets and Areas of Improvement

The project was prepared under the leadership of the NEA, in collaboration with five ministries and commissions. The plan aims to increase the nationwide public charging capacity to 300 GW and the total number of charging points to 28 million.

According to the NEA, while the current charging infrastructure meets general demand, shortcomings still exist in areas such as rural coverage, network balance, power supply security, and service quality. Therefore, the new plan seeks to improve geographical distribution, accelerate charging station installations in rural regions, and expand high-power charging infrastructure on major city roads and highways.

Currently, the average power of public charging stations is around 45.5 kW. Stating that this is insufficient, especially during peak periods like holidays, the NEA emphasized that “high-power charging facilities will be rapidly increased in key cities and highway rest areas.” Local press reports indicate that 1.6 million new DC fast chargers, including 100,000 high-power units, will be installed in cities by 2027.

Local media reports suggest the plan aims not only to establish new stations but also to upgrade existing infrastructure. Charging stations that have been in service for more than eight years and systems operating below 800V will be upgraded to meet higher performance and safety standards.

Focus on Highways, Rural Areas, and Smart Charging

By the end of 2027, 40,000 ultra-fast charging points with a power output exceeding 60 kW will be commissioned in highway service areas. The plan is to equip all highways with fast charging, excluding high-altitude or extremely cold regions. Additionally, 14,000 new DC charging units will be installed in towns that currently have no public charging stations.

The innovation-focused part of the plan highlights Vehicle-to-Grid Interaction (VGI). This technology aims for electric vehicles to actively participate in energy storage and grid balancing processes. Approximately 5,000 bidirectional chargers are planned for installation.

In new residential projects, 100% charging infrastructure or ready connections will be mandatory. Pilot programs for the shared management of charging stations will be implemented in existing residential areas.

Given the rapid growth in the electric vehicle market, China’s announcement of such an action plan is no coincidence. In September, 1.6 million New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) were sold in China. Nearly 1.1 million of these were purely electric vehicles.

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