The latest national data shows that electric vehicle charging infrastructure in China continued to expand rapidly in the first half of 2026, with the total number of electric vehicle charging guns reaching 23.057 million by the end of June, an increase of 43.2 percent compared with the same period a year earlier. The figures, released by the National Energy Administration and based on data from the National Charging Infrastructure Monitoring Service Platform, provide a comprehensive snapshot of the scale, composition and performance of the electric vehicle charging network as demand for electric vehicle travel, electric vehicle commuting and electric vehicle holiday journeys continues to rise.
The release places the electric vehicle charging network within a broader picture of rapid infrastructure development. It shows that public electric vehicle charging facilities and private electric vehicle charging facilities are both growing, although at different rates, and that the network is being strengthened in terms of total capacity, average power, high-power charging capability and geographic reach. At the same time, operational data from the May Day holiday period illustrates how electric vehicle drivers are increasingly relying on charging infrastructure during peak travel periods, while county-level coverage data shows that electric vehicle charging services are extending further into county and township areas.
According to the release, public electric vehicle charging guns reached 5.009 million by the end of June 2026, up 22.3 percent year on year. The rated total power of public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 247 million kilowatts, and the average power of a public electric vehicle charging gun was approximately 49.35 kilowatts. Private electric vehicle charging guns reached 18.048 million, up 50.4 percent year on year, and the reported installed capacity for private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 155 million kilovolt-amperes. These figures together describe an electric vehicle charging system that is expanding in absolute terms, diversifying across public and private use cases, and improving in capacity and power performance.
The data also show that the electric vehicle charging network is not only growing larger but also becoming more capable of serving different kinds of electric vehicle use. Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure supports electric vehicle travel on highways, in cities, in commercial areas and in public parking facilities, while private electric vehicle charging infrastructure supports home charging, workplace charging and overnight charging. The different growth rates of public and private electric vehicle charging guns suggest that electric vehicle users and electric vehicle fleet operators are adopting charging solutions that fit different patterns of electric vehicle ownership and electric vehicle use.
1. Key electric vehicle charging infrastructure figures at a glance
The headline figures in the release can be grouped into several categories: total electric vehicle charging infrastructure, public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, private electric vehicle charging infrastructure, high-power electric vehicle charging facilities, county-level coverage and holiday electric vehicle charging demand. The table below summarizes the principal data points without adding estimates or projections beyond the figures contained in the release.
| Indicator | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Total electric vehicle charging infrastructure (guns) | 23.057 million |
| Year-on-year growth of total electric vehicle charging infrastructure | 43.2 percent |
| Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure (guns) | 5.009 million |
| Year-on-year growth of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure | 22.3 percent |
| Rated total power of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure | 247 million kilowatts |
| Average power of a public electric vehicle charging gun | Approximately 49.35 kilowatts |
| Private electric vehicle charging infrastructure (guns) | 18.048 million |
| Year-on-year growth of private electric vehicle charging infrastructure | 50.4 percent |
| Reported installed capacity of private electric vehicle charging infrastructure | 155 million kilovolt-amperes |
| High-power electric vehicle charging guns built nationwide | More than 180,000 |
| County-level electric vehicle charging infrastructure coverage | 98.61 percent |
The table shows that the electric vehicle charging network is substantial in scale. The total of 23.057 million electric vehicle charging guns represents a broad base of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the 43.2 percent year-on-year increase indicates that the network is still in a phase of rapid expansion. Within that total, private electric vehicle charging guns account for the larger share by count, while public electric vehicle charging guns represent the portion of the network that serves electric vehicle users who do not have access to private charging, as well as electric vehicle drivers who need to charge during longer journeys or in public locations.
The public electric vehicle charging segment is also notable for its capacity. The rated total power of 247 million kilowatts and the average public electric vehicle charging gun power of approximately 49.35 kilowatts provide a measure of the power capability of the public electric vehicle charging network. These figures are important because electric vehicle charging speed, electric vehicle charging reliability and electric vehicle charging availability all depend not only on the number of charging guns but also on the power and performance of those guns.
2. Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure grows by 22.3 percent
Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure reached 5.009 million guns by the end of June 2026, an increase of 22.3 percent year on year. The growth of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is central to the development of a convenient electric vehicle charging network because public charging supports electric vehicle travel beyond the home, electric vehicle use by drivers without private parking, electric vehicle taxi and ride-hailing operations, electric vehicle logistics and electric vehicle tourism.
The release reports that public electric vehicle charging facilities reached a rated total power of 247 million kilowatts. This figure reflects the aggregate power capacity of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure and provides a useful indicator of the scale of the public electric vehicle charging system. The average power of a public electric vehicle charging gun was approximately 49.35 kilowatts. This average is relevant to electric vehicle users because it reflects the typical power level of public electric vehicle charging guns across the network, although actual electric vehicle charging speed depends on the capability of the electric vehicle, the charging gun, the charging station and the surrounding grid.
The expansion of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure also supports the broader electric vehicle market. As more electric vehicle models enter the market and as electric vehicle adoption spreads across different regions and different user groups, public electric vehicle charging availability becomes an increasingly important factor in electric vehicle purchase decisions and electric vehicle travel planning. The 22.3 percent year-on-year increase in public electric vehicle charging guns indicates that the public electric vehicle charging network is continuing to expand to meet this demand.
At the same time, the data suggest that public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not only expanding in number but also improving in power capability. The reported rated total power of 247 million kilowatts and the average public electric vehicle charging gun power of approximately 49.35 kilowatts show that public electric vehicle charging facilities are being built with meaningful capacity. For electric vehicle drivers, this can translate into better electric vehicle charging options during daily travel, longer electric vehicle journeys and peak electric vehicle travel periods.
- Public electric vehicle charging guns reached 5.009 million by the end of June 2026.
- Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure grew by 22.3 percent year on year.
- Public electric vehicle charging facilities reached a rated total power of 247 million kilowatts.
- The average power of a public electric vehicle charging gun was approximately 49.35 kilowatts.
- Public electric vehicle charging remains a key part of the overall electric vehicle charging network.
3. Private electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands by 50.4 percent
Private electric vehicle charging infrastructure reached 18.048 million guns by the end of June 2026, an increase of 50.4 percent year on year. The private electric vehicle charging segment is the largest component of the total electric vehicle charging gun count, and its rapid growth reflects the importance of home, workplace and dedicated electric vehicle charging for many electric vehicle users.
The release reports that the reported installed capacity of private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 155 million kilovolt-amperes. This capacity figure is an important complement to the gun count because it reflects the aggregate electrical capacity associated with private electric vehicle charging infrastructure. For electric vehicle owners, private electric vehicle charging can provide convenient overnight charging, lower daily electric vehicle charging stress on public facilities and greater electric vehicle use flexibility.
The 50.4 percent year-on-year growth rate for private electric vehicle charging guns is higher than the 22.3 percent growth rate reported for public electric vehicle charging guns. This difference highlights the role that private electric vehicle charging continues to play in the electric vehicle charging system. As electric vehicle ownership expands, private electric vehicle charging infrastructure can help meet routine electric vehicle charging demand, while public electric vehicle charging infrastructure serves electric vehicle travel, electric vehicle journeys and electric vehicle users who cannot charge privately.
The growth of private electric vehicle charging infrastructure also has implications for electric vehicle charging management and electric vehicle grid integration. Private electric vehicle charging is often concentrated in residential and workplace locations, and the reported installed capacity of 155 million kilovolt-amperes indicates the scale of electrical capacity connected to private electric vehicle charging facilities. The development of private electric vehicle charging therefore forms part of the broader electric vehicle charging ecosystem, alongside public electric vehicle charging stations, high-power electric vehicle charging facilities and county-level electric vehicle charging networks.
- Private electric vehicle charging guns reached 18.048 million by the end of June 2026.
- Private electric vehicle charging infrastructure grew by 50.4 percent year on year.
- Reported installed capacity for private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 155 million kilovolt-amperes.
- Private electric vehicle charging is the largest component of the total electric vehicle charging gun count.
- Private electric vehicle charging supports routine electric vehicle charging and complements public electric vehicle charging.
4. Holiday electric vehicle charging demand reaches a new high
The release also provides operational data for electric vehicle charging during the May Day holiday period, offering a view of how electric vehicle charging demand behaves during a major travel period. During the May Day holiday, electric vehicle charging sessions on national highways totaled 3.9784 million, and electric vehicle charging volume reached 94.9314 million kilowatt-hours. The daily average electric vehicle charging volume was 18.9863 million kilowatt-hours, an increase of 14.09 percent compared with the Spring Festival period, setting a new record.
These holiday figures are significant because they show how electric vehicle charging infrastructure performs when electric vehicle travel demand is concentrated in time and space. Highway electric vehicle charging demand during holidays reflects electric vehicle travel between cities, electric vehicle tourism, electric vehicle family visits and electric vehicle long-distance journeys. The reported 3.9784 million highway electric vehicle charging sessions and 94.9314 million kilowatt-hours of electric vehicle charging volume show that electric vehicle drivers are making substantial use of the highway electric vehicle charging network during peak travel periods.
The daily average electric vehicle charging volume of 18.9863 million kilowatt-hours and the 14.09 percent increase compared with the Spring Festival period also indicate that holiday electric vehicle charging demand can rise quickly. For electric vehicle charging network operators, this underscores the importance of electric vehicle charging capacity planning, electric vehicle charging station maintenance, electric vehicle charging queue management and electric vehicle charging information services during peak electric vehicle travel periods.
| Indicator | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Electric vehicle charging sessions on national highways | 3.9784 million |
| Electric vehicle charging volume on national highways | 94.9314 million kilowatt-hours |
| Daily average electric vehicle charging volume | 18.9863 million kilowatt-hours |
| Comparison with the Spring Festival period | 14.09 percent increase |
| Record status | New record for daily average electric vehicle charging volume |
The holiday data complement the infrastructure data. The infrastructure figures show the size and growth of the electric vehicle charging network, while the holiday figures show how that network is used by electric vehicle drivers during periods of high demand. Together, they provide a more complete picture of electric vehicle charging development: the network is expanding, electric vehicle charging demand is growing, and operational performance during peak periods is becoming an increasingly important measure of electric vehicle charging service quality.
5. High-power electric vehicle charging guns exceed 180,000
By the end of June 2026, more than 180,000 high-power electric vehicle charging guns had been built nationwide, according to the release. The development of high-power electric vehicle charging infrastructure is an important part of the electric vehicle charging network because high-power electric vehicle charging can reduce electric vehicle charging time and improve electric vehicle travel efficiency, especially for electric vehicle drivers who need to charge during long journeys or during tight schedules.
The release describes the high-power electric vehicle charging infrastructure system as one that is being accelerated, with a layout that is reasonable and technology that is advanced. This description points to the role of high-power electric vehicle charging in the overall electric vehicle charging system. High-power electric vehicle charging facilities are not simply additional electric vehicle charging guns; they represent a different level of electric vehicle charging capability that can support faster electric vehicle charging and higher electric vehicle charging turnover at suitable locations.
The figure of more than 180,000 high-power electric vehicle charging guns should be viewed alongside the total electric vehicle charging infrastructure figure of 23.057 million guns and the public electric vehicle charging figure of 5.009 million guns. High-power electric vehicle charging guns form a specialized segment of the electric vehicle charging network, and their development reflects efforts to improve electric vehicle charging performance in locations where faster electric vehicle charging is most valuable.
For electric vehicle users, high-power electric vehicle charging can make long-distance electric vehicle travel more practical, reduce waiting time at electric vehicle charging stations and improve the overall electric vehicle ownership experience. For electric vehicle charging network planners, high-power electric vehicle charging requires careful attention to electric vehicle charging station siting, electric vehicle charging demand management, grid capacity, electric vehicle charging standards and electric vehicle charging safety. The reported progress in high-power electric vehicle charging infrastructure therefore represents both an expansion of electric vehicle charging capability and a step in the technological development of the electric vehicle charging network.
- More than 180,000 high-power electric vehicle charging guns had been built nationwide by the end of June 2026.
- High-power electric vehicle charging supports faster electric vehicle charging and improved electric vehicle travel efficiency.
- The high-power electric vehicle charging segment is part of the broader electric vehicle charging infrastructure system.
- High-power electric vehicle charging development requires coordinated planning for electric vehicle charging demand and grid capacity.
- The growth of high-power electric vehicle charging reflects the continuing technological development of the electric vehicle charging network.
6. County-level electric vehicle charging coverage reaches 98.61 percent
The release states that county-level electric vehicle charging infrastructure coverage reached 98.61 percent by the end of June 2026. This figure indicates that electric vehicle charging infrastructure has been extended across almost all county-level areas, and it reflects continuing efforts to strengthen the electric vehicle charging network in county and township areas.
County-level electric vehicle charging coverage is important for the balanced development of the electric vehicle charging network. Electric vehicle users in county and township areas need access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure for daily electric vehicle use, electric vehicle travel to nearby cities and electric vehicle business activity. The 98.61 percent coverage figure shows that electric vehicle charging services are being extended beyond major urban centers and that the electric vehicle charging network is becoming more geographically comprehensive.
The release also notes that the county and township electric vehicle charging network is being strengthened and that electric vehicle charging service capacity in township areas is being steadily enhanced. This is relevant to electric vehicle adoption because electric vehicle users in different areas have different electric vehicle charging needs. Urban electric vehicle users may rely on a mix of private electric vehicle charging and public electric vehicle charging, while county and township electric vehicle users may place greater emphasis on convenient local electric vehicle charging and reliable electric vehicle charging connections to wider travel routes.
The county-level coverage figure of 98.61 percent should be considered together with the total electric vehicle charging infrastructure figure and the public and private electric vehicle charging figures. Coverage is a measure of geographic reach, while gun counts and capacity figures measure scale and capability. The combination of these indicators shows that the electric vehicle charging network is expanding not only in total size but also in geographic accessibility, which is essential for electric vehicle adoption across different regions.
- County-level electric vehicle charging infrastructure coverage reached 98.61 percent by the end of June 2026.
- The county and township electric vehicle charging network is being strengthened.
- Electric vehicle charging service capacity in township areas is being steadily enhanced.
- Geographic coverage is an important complement to electric vehicle charging gun counts and capacity figures.
- Broader electric vehicle charging coverage supports electric vehicle adoption in county and township areas.
7. What the electric vehicle charging data indicate for network development
The data released by the National Energy Administration provide a detailed view of electric vehicle charging infrastructure development in the first half of 2026. The total number of electric vehicle charging guns reached 23.057 million, public electric vehicle charging guns reached 5.009 million, private electric vehicle charging guns reached 18.048 million and high-power electric vehicle charging guns exceeded 180,000. These figures show that the electric vehicle charging network is expanding across multiple dimensions at the same time.
First, the electric vehicle charging network is growing in scale. The 43.2 percent year-on-year increase in total electric vehicle charging guns shows that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is being added rapidly. This expansion is important for electric vehicle users because a larger electric vehicle charging network can provide more electric vehicle charging options and reduce the risk of electric vehicle charging shortages in high-demand areas.
Second, the electric vehicle charging network is diversifying. Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure grew by 22.3 percent, while private electric vehicle charging infrastructure grew by 50.4 percent. The different growth rates indicate that electric vehicle charging development is responding to different electric vehicle use cases. Public electric vehicle charging supports electric vehicle travel and electric vehicle users without private charging, while private electric vehicle charging supports routine electric vehicle charging at home or in dedicated locations.
Third, the electric vehicle charging network is improving in power capability. The public electric vehicle charging network reached a rated total power of 247 million kilowatts, with an average public electric vehicle charging gun power of approximately 49.35 kilowatts. The presence of more than 180,000 high-power electric vehicle charging guns further shows that the electric vehicle charging network is developing higher-power electric vehicle charging options. These developments are relevant to electric vehicle charging speed and electric vehicle charging station throughput.
Fourth, the electric vehicle charging network is becoming more geographically comprehensive. County-level electric vehicle charging coverage reached 98.61 percent, and the county and township electric vehicle charging network is being strengthened. This suggests that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is extending beyond major cities and into broader regional networks, which is important for electric vehicle travel and electric vehicle adoption across different areas.
Fifth, electric vehicle charging demand is growing during peak periods. The May Day holiday data show 3.9784 million highway electric vehicle charging sessions, 94.9314 million kilowatt-hours of electric vehicle charging volume and a daily average electric vehicle charging volume of 18.9863 million kilowatt-hours, up 14.09 percent compared with the Spring Festival period. These figures highlight the importance of electric vehicle charging reliability and electric vehicle charging capacity during holidays and other peak electric vehicle travel periods.
- Scale: total electric vehicle charging guns reached 23.057 million, up 43.2 percent year on year.
- Composition: public electric vehicle charging guns reached 5.009 million, while private electric vehicle charging guns reached 18.048 million.
- Power: public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 247 million kilowatts in rated total power, with average public electric vehicle charging gun power of approximately 49.35 kilowatts.
- High-power capability: more than 180,000 high-power electric vehicle charging guns had been built nationwide.
- Coverage: county-level electric vehicle charging infrastructure coverage reached 98.61 percent.
- Demand: May Day holiday highway electric vehicle charging volume reached 94.9314 million kilowatt-hours.
8. Implications for electric vehicle users, operators and grid planning
For electric vehicle users, the continued expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure can improve confidence in electric vehicle ownership and electric vehicle travel. A larger public electric vehicle charging network, a growing private electric vehicle charging base, more high-power electric vehicle charging guns and broader county-level electric vehicle charging coverage all contribute to a more usable electric vehicle charging environment. Electric vehicle drivers can plan electric vehicle journeys with more charging options, and electric vehicle owners can choose among private electric vehicle charging, public electric vehicle charging and high-power electric vehicle charging depending on their needs.
For electric vehicle charging operators, the data point to the importance of service quality as well as scale. The number of electric vehicle charging guns is growing, but electric vehicle users also need reliable electric vehicle charging equipment, clear electric vehicle charging information, convenient electric vehicle charging locations and effective electric vehicle charging station management. Holiday electric vehicle charging demand, as shown by the May Day data, illustrates why electric vehicle charging operators need to prepare for peak electric vehicle charging periods and maintain electric vehicle charging service quality when demand is high.
For grid planning, the growth of private electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the expansion of public electric vehicle charging capacity have implications for electric vehicle charging load management. The reported installed capacity of private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 155 million kilovolt-amperes, and public electric vehicle charging facilities reached a rated total power of 247 million kilowatts. These figures indicate the scale of electric vehicle charging capacity being connected to the electricity system. Coordinating electric vehicle charging with grid capacity, electric vehicle charging demand management and electric vehicle charging scheduling is therefore an important part of electric vehicle infrastructure development.
For local and regional electric vehicle charging network development, the 98.61 percent county-level coverage figure shows that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is reaching a wide range of areas. The next phase of electric vehicle charging development is likely to focus not only on adding more electric vehicle charging guns but also on improving electric vehicle charging reliability, electric vehicle charging interoperability, electric vehicle charging maintenance and electric vehicle charging user experience in areas that already have electric vehicle charging coverage.
The data also highlight the relationship between public and private electric vehicle charging. Private electric vehicle charging guns reached 18.048 million, far exceeding the 5.009 million public electric vehicle charging guns reported in the release. This composition suggests that private electric vehicle charging plays a major role in meeting routine electric vehicle charging demand, while public electric vehicle charging remains essential for electric vehicle travel, electric vehicle users without private charging and peak electric vehicle charging demand.
- Electric vehicle users benefit from more electric vehicle charging options and broader electric vehicle charging coverage.
- Electric vehicle charging operators face growing expectations for reliability, information and peak-period service quality.
- Grid planning must account for electric vehicle charging capacity from both public and private electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- County-level electric vehicle charging coverage supports more balanced electric vehicle charging network development.
- Public and private electric vehicle charging play complementary roles in the electric vehicle charging system.
9. Outlook for the electric vehicle charging network
The first-half 2026 data show that the electric vehicle charging network is expanding quickly and becoming more diverse, more powerful and more geographically comprehensive. The total of 23.057 million electric vehicle charging guns, the 43.2 percent year-on-year growth, the 5.009 million public electric vehicle charging guns, the 18.048 million private electric vehicle charging guns, the 247 million kilowatts of public electric vehicle charging rated total power, the approximately 49.35 kilowatts average public electric vehicle charging gun power, the 155 million kilovolt-amperes of private electric vehicle charging reported installed capacity, the more than 180,000 high-power electric vehicle charging guns and the 98.61 percent county-level electric vehicle charging coverage all describe a network that is developing across scale, composition, power, technology and geography.
The May Day holiday data add an operational dimension to this picture. Highway electric vehicle charging sessions reached 3.9784 million, electric vehicle charging volume reached 94.9314 million kilowatt-hours, daily average electric vehicle charging volume reached 18.9863 million kilowatt-hours and daily average electric vehicle charging volume increased by 14.09 percent compared with the Spring Festival period, setting a new record. These figures show that electric vehicle charging demand is not only growing in general terms but also rising during peak electric vehicle travel periods, when electric vehicle charging infrastructure must perform reliably.
Looking ahead, the electric vehicle charging network is expected to continue developing in ways that support electric vehicle adoption, electric vehicle travel and electric vehicle charging convenience. The data suggest several priorities for the electric vehicle charging system: maintaining the rapid expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, improving the power capability of public electric vehicle charging, expanding high-power electric vehicle charging where it is most useful, strengthening private electric vehicle charging capacity, extending reliable electric vehicle charging services in county and township areas and ensuring that electric vehicle charging infrastructure can meet peak electric vehicle charging demand during holidays and other high-travel periods.
The release provides a clear and data-rich account of electric vehicle charging infrastructure development in the first half of 2026. It shows that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is growing at a strong pace, that public and private electric vehicle charging are both expanding, that high-power electric vehicle charging is making progress and that county-level electric vehicle charging coverage has reached 98.61 percent. For electric vehicle users, electric vehicle charging operators, electric vehicle infrastructure planners and electric vehicle market participants, the figures provide a reliable basis for understanding the current state of the electric vehicle charging network and the direction of its continued development.
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure reached 23.057 million guns by the end of June 2026.
- Total electric vehicle charging infrastructure grew by 43.2 percent year on year.
- Public electric vehicle charging guns reached 5.009 million, up 22.3 percent year on year.
- Private electric vehicle charging guns reached 18.048 million, up 50.4 percent year on year.
- High-power electric vehicle charging guns exceeded 180,000.
- County-level electric vehicle charging coverage reached 98.61 percent.
- May Day holiday highway electric vehicle charging volume reached 94.9314 million kilowatt-hours.
- Daily average electric vehicle charging volume during the May Day holiday reached 18.9863 million kilowatt-hours, up 14.09 percent compared with the Spring Festival period.