Hey amigos! Ready to plug in to the future? On Wednesday, the Chinese mainland unveiled a bold three-year action plan to supercharge its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, all set to boost consumer confidence and speed up EV adoption across the nation. 🚗🔌
What's the big goal?
By the end of 2027, the plan aims to:
- Build 28 million charging facilities nationwide 🌐
- Achieve over 300 million kW of public charging capacity ⚡
- Support more than 80 million EVs on the road 🚘
Key moves under the hood
- Upgrade urban fast-charging stations for quick top-ups in cities 🏙️
- Boost charging points in expressway service areas for smoother road trips 🛣️
- Fill gaps in rural charging infrastructure to keep remote drivers powered up 🌄
- Enhance residential and private charging options for daily routines 🏡
This drive has already spurred rapid growth: charging points in the Chinese mainland soared to 17.35 million by August, up 53.5% year-on-year. With 36.89 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) cruising the streets—25.54 million of which are pure EVs—the wheels are definitely in motion for a greener ride. 🌱
From fast top-ups to road-trip-ready stations, this plan accelerates the Chinese mainland toward a sustainable, electric-powered future. Ready to ride the wave? 🔋🌍
Reference(s):
China to double EV charging network: Three-Year Doubling Action Plan
cgtn.com
