Charge up, folks! 🚀 China is powering ahead in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, and it's electrifying! As of the end of September this year, the number of EV charging piles in China hit a whopping 11.43 million. That's a sizzling increase of 49.6% compared to last year! 🔥
Breaking it down, there are around 3.33 million public charging facilities and 8.1 million private ones, according to the National Energy Administration. With 28.09 million registered new energy vehicles cruising the streets, there's now one charging pile for every 2.46 vehicles. Talk about convenience! ⚡
In the first nine months of 2024, China saw a net increase of 2.84 million charging piles. And get this—the total charging amount for vehicles reached 66.67 billion kWh, up 12.4% year on year. That's enough energy to make Pikachu jealous! 😲🔋
The charging network isn't just growing in the big cities. The government reports that charging facilities are lighting up more highways and expanding into counties and towns, reaching 417,000 units as of September's end. It's like the EV world's version of Wi-Fi—you'll never be far from a connection! 🌐🚗
China's commitment to electrification is supercharging sustainable transport and setting the pace for the future. Who's ready to take a ride into the green horizon? 🌿✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
