BEIJING, August 25, 2026 — China’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure continued to expand rapidly in the first half of the year and into July, with the total number of electric vehicle charging guns reaching 23.683 million by the end of July 2026, up 41.9% from the same period a year earlier, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on August 24.
The latest figures, compiled by the national charging facility monitoring service platform, show that both public and private electric vehicle charging facilities expanded simultaneously, while private electric vehicle charging facilities emerged as the main growth driver. The data also highlighted continued progress in high-power charging facilities and a policy environment that is increasingly focused on building a high-quality electric vehicle charging network.
The expansion comes as China’s new energy vehicle sector enters a phase of large-scale rapid development. Electric vehicle charging facilities are regarded as a key supporting element for the electric vehicle industry, and their service capacity directly affects consumer confidence in electric vehicle purchases. The latest electric vehicle charging data therefore carry significance beyond infrastructure construction alone and are closely linked to the broader development of the electric vehicle market.
According to the released data, public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 5.099 million guns by the end of July 2026, up 21.3% year on year. Their rated total power reached 255 million kilowatts, with average single-gun power of approximately 49.97 kilowatts. Private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 18.584 million guns, up 48.8% year on year, and reported installation electricity capacity reached 160 million kilovolt-amperes.
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year-on-year change | Additional detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total electric vehicle charging infrastructure (guns) | 23.683 million | +41.9% | Total electric vehicle charging guns nationwide |
| Public electric vehicle charging facilities (guns) | 5.099 million | +21.3% | Rated total power of 255 million kilowatts; average single-gun power of about 49.97 kilowatts |
| Private electric vehicle charging facilities (guns) | 18.584 million | +48.8% | Reported installation electricity capacity of 160 million kilovolt-amperes |
| High-power electric vehicle charging guns | More than 180,000 by the end of June 2026 | Not stated in the released data | Progress reported in the construction of high-power electric vehicle charging facilities |
- Total electric vehicle charging network reaches 23.683 million guns
The total number of electric vehicle charging guns in China reached 23.683 million by the end of July 2026, a year-on-year increase of 41.9%. The figure reflects the continued expansion of the electric vehicle charging network and the growing role of charging infrastructure in supporting electric vehicle use across the country.
The scale of the electric vehicle charging network is now a central part of the electric vehicle ecosystem. As more electric vehicle models enter the market and as electric vehicle ownership expands, charging facilities must keep pace not only in number but also in distribution, reliability, and service quality. The latest data show that the electric vehicle charging network is continuing to grow at a substantial rate, with both public and private electric vehicle charging facilities contributing to the overall increase.
The total electric vehicle charging infrastructure figure also provides a broad measure of how quickly the supporting network for electric vehicle travel is being built. The increase of 41.9% year on year indicates that electric vehicle charging construction remains on a fast track, even as the sector begins to shift from pure scale expansion toward quality improvement and efficiency gains.
For consumers, a larger electric vehicle charging network can reduce uncertainty about daily electric vehicle use. For fleet operators, electric vehicle charging availability affects vehicle scheduling and utilization. For electric vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure development supports market confidence and helps address one of the most practical concerns among prospective electric vehicle buyers.
- Private electric vehicle charging facilities become the main growth engine
Private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 18.584 million guns by the end of July 2026, up 48.8% from a year earlier. The growth rate was significantly higher than that of public electric vehicle charging facilities, making private electric vehicle charging the main contributor to the overall expansion of the electric vehicle charging network.
The reported installation electricity capacity for private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 160 million kilovolt-amperes. This detail points to the physical capacity being added in residential and private settings, where electric vehicle owners can charge vehicles during daily routines and overnight periods. The expansion of private electric vehicle charging facilities is closely associated with the improvement of home charging conditions in residential areas.
Experts noted that the growth of private electric vehicle charging facilities reflects continued improvement in residential charging conditions. This trend is consistent with policy arrangements in recent years that have aimed to strengthen the electric vehicle charging network, improve charging efficiency, and optimize service quality. The private electric vehicle charging segment is therefore not only a quantitative growth story but also an indicator of how electric vehicle charging is becoming more convenient in everyday life.
Private electric vehicle charging facilities can play a distinctive role in the electric vehicle charging system. They can reduce dependence on public electric vehicle charging stations for routine charging, ease pressure on public electric vehicle charging networks during peak periods, and improve the overall convenience of electric vehicle ownership. At the same time, the growth of private electric vehicle charging facilities requires attention to safety, grid coordination, installation standards, and residential community management.
The 48.8% year-on-year increase in private electric vehicle charging guns shows that electric vehicle owners and residential property managers are responding to the growing demand for home charging. As electric vehicle penetration rises, the availability of private electric vehicle charging facilities becomes an increasingly important factor in consumer decisions and in the daily experience of electric vehicle users.
- Public electric vehicle charging facilities expand and optimize
Public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 5.099 million guns by the end of July 2026, up 21.3% year on year. The rated total power of public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 255 million kilowatts, and average single-gun power stood at approximately 49.97 kilowatts.
The public electric vehicle charging network serves a different set of needs from private electric vehicle charging facilities. Public electric vehicle charging stations support long-distance travel, urban mobility, commercial fleets, ride-hailing services, and electric vehicle users who do not have access to private charging. The continued expansion of public electric vehicle charging facilities is therefore essential for a balanced electric vehicle charging ecosystem.
The average single-gun power figure of about 49.97 kilowatts provides a useful indicator of the service capability of public electric vehicle charging facilities. It suggests that public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not only expanding in number but also developing in terms of power capacity. The rated total power of 255 million kilowatts underscores the scale of the public electric vehicle charging network and its role in the broader power system.
The layout of public electric vehicle charging facilities is also an important consideration. A high-quality electric vehicle charging network requires public electric vehicle charging stations to be placed where electric vehicle users need them, including urban areas, transport corridors, commercial centers, residential neighborhoods, and other travel destinations. The data show continued growth in public electric vehicle charging guns, while policy and industry efforts increasingly focus on optimizing layout and improving service quality.
Public electric vehicle charging facilities must also be integrated with grid planning, land use, parking management, and transport infrastructure. As electric vehicle charging demand grows, public electric vehicle charging stations will need to be planned in a way that supports reliable electric vehicle travel and avoids unnecessary duplication or gaps in coverage.
- High-power electric vehicle charging construction records notable progress
High-power electric vehicle charging facilities have recorded notable progress. By the end of June 2026, more than 180,000 high-power electric vehicle charging guns had been built across the country. The development of a high-power electric vehicle charging infrastructure system featuring reasonable layout and advanced technology is accelerating.
High-power electric vehicle charging is important for improving charging speed and reducing waiting time at electric vehicle charging stations. Faster charging can make electric vehicle travel more convenient, particularly for long-distance journeys and for electric vehicle users who rely on public electric vehicle charging facilities. High-power electric vehicle charging can also support the efficient operation of commercial electric vehicle fleets and high-utilization electric vehicle service vehicles.
The construction of high-power electric vehicle charging facilities requires coordination across vehicle technology, charging equipment, grid capacity, safety standards, and site planning. The progress reported in high-power electric vehicle charging guns indicates that the electric vehicle charging sector is advancing in technology and service capability, not only in the total number of electric vehicle charging facilities.
High-power electric vehicle charging also connects to the broader development of the electric vehicle industry. As electric vehicle models increasingly support higher charging rates, the availability of high-power electric vehicle charging facilities can help unlock the full performance of those vehicles. At the same time, high-power electric vehicle charging places additional demands on grid planning and load management, making the integration of electric vehicle charging with the power system increasingly important.
The data on high-power electric vehicle charging guns complement the overall electric vehicle charging infrastructure figures. They show that while private electric vehicle charging facilities are the largest growth segment in volume, public and high-power electric vehicle charging facilities are also advancing in capability and performance.
- Policy framework supports electric vehicle charging network development
Policy support has played an important role in the development of the electric vehicle charging network. The construction of a high-quality electric vehicle charging facility system is a key supporting element for the development of the new energy vehicle industry. Policy documents have addressed electric vehicle charging service capacity, network layout, and the integration of electric vehicle charging with the new power system.
The six departments jointly issued the Action Plan for Doubling the Service Capacity of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities (2025-2027). The action plan focuses on improving the service capacity of electric vehicle charging facilities and reflects a coordinated approach to electric vehicle charging infrastructure development.
In August 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration released the 15th Five-Year Plan for New Power System Construction. The plan proposes that by 2030, a new power grid that is safe, reliable, green, low-carbon, strong, resilient, intelligent, and flexible should be preliminarily built. The plan also states that the resource allocation platform role and service functions of the power system should be fully brought into play, that high-level consumption of more than 2.8 billion kilowatts of new energy should be achieved, and that an electric vehicle charging infrastructure network capable of supporting the travel of more than 110 million electric vehicles should be built.
These policy directions provide a long-term framework for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The target of supporting more than 110 million electric vehicle users through the electric vehicle charging network highlights the scale of the intended network and its importance to the electric vehicle market. The plan also links electric vehicle charging development with the construction of a new power system, indicating that electric vehicle charging will be increasingly integrated with grid operation, renewable energy consumption, and flexible demand management.
The policy framework recognizes that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not only a service facility for electric vehicle drivers but also part of the broader energy system. As electric vehicle charging demand grows, the interaction between electric vehicle charging facilities and the power grid becomes more significant. The development of a high-quality electric vehicle charging network therefore requires coordination between transport, energy, urban planning, and industry policy.
- Electric vehicle charging sector shifts from scale expansion to quality improvement
Industry participants noted that the focus of electric vehicle charging facility development is shifting from scale expansion to quality improvement and efficiency enhancement. Private electric vehicle charging facilities continue to grow, public electric vehicle charging facility layout is being optimized, and new models and new business forms such as vehicle-grid interaction are accelerating.
A balanced and convenient electric vehicle charging facility network is being built at a faster pace. This network is expected to further promote the sustained and healthy development of the new energy vehicle industry. The shift toward quality improvement means that the electric vehicle charging sector is paying increasing attention to utilization efficiency, service reliability, user experience, safety, and integration with the power system.
For the electric vehicle charging industry, quality improvement can take multiple forms. It can involve better site selection for public electric vehicle charging facilities, higher equipment reliability, more convenient payment and reservation systems, improved maintenance, and better coordination between electric vehicle charging loads and grid capacity. It can also involve the development of new business models that use electric vehicle charging flexibility to support the power system.
Vehicle-grid interaction is one example of a new model that can connect electric vehicle charging with power system needs. As electric vehicle charging demand grows, the ability to manage electric vehicle charging loads in a flexible way can help improve grid efficiency and support the consumption of new energy. The development of such models depends on standards, communication systems, market mechanisms, and cooperation among electric vehicle manufacturers, charging operators, grid companies, and users.
The shift from scale to quality does not mean that electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion will stop. Rather, it suggests that future electric vehicle charging development will place greater emphasis on how facilities are used, how they perform, and how they fit into the broader electric vehicle and energy ecosystem. The growth of private electric vehicle charging facilities, the optimization of public electric vehicle charging layout, and the progress of high-power electric vehicle charging all point in this direction.
- Electric vehicle adoption and consumer confidence benefit from charging progress
The development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure has a direct relationship with electric vehicle adoption and consumer confidence. For many prospective electric vehicle buyers, the availability of charging facilities is a practical consideration that affects daily usability. The growth of private electric vehicle charging facilities can improve the home charging experience, while the expansion of public electric vehicle charging facilities can support longer journeys and electric vehicle use without private parking.
The latest data show that private electric vehicle charging facilities are growing faster than public electric vehicle charging facilities, indicating that home charging conditions are improving. At the same time, public electric vehicle charging facilities continue to expand, and high-power electric vehicle charging construction is making progress. Together, these developments support a more complete electric vehicle charging ecosystem.
Improved electric vehicle charging conditions can reduce range anxiety and make electric vehicle ownership more convenient. They can also support the use of electric vehicles in a wider range of scenarios, including commuting, commercial transport, and intercity travel. As the electric vehicle charging network becomes more balanced and convenient, the electric vehicle market can benefit from stronger consumer confidence and broader user acceptance.
The electric vehicle industry also benefits from charging infrastructure development through the supporting role that charging facilities play in vehicle sales and after-sales service. Electric vehicle manufacturers can point to a growing charging network when communicating with customers, while electric vehicle service providers can develop new offerings based on charging availability. The electric vehicle charging network is therefore an important part of the overall electric vehicle value chain.
The policy target of building an electric vehicle charging infrastructure network capable of supporting more than 110 million electric vehicles by 2030 indicates that charging infrastructure will remain a major area of development. The latest data for July 2026 show that the electric vehicle charging network is already expanding rapidly, and the policy framework provides a long-term direction for quality improvement and integration with the new power system.
- Outlook for the electric vehicle charging network
The electric vehicle charging network in China is expected to continue expanding, with private electric vehicle charging facilities, public electric vehicle charging facilities, and high-power electric vehicle charging facilities developing in parallel. The data released by the National Energy Administration show that the total number of electric vehicle charging guns reached 23.683 million by the end of July 2026, up 41.9% year on year, while private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 18.584 million guns, up 48.8%.
Public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 5.099 million guns, up 21.3%, with rated total power of 255 million kilowatts and average single-gun power of about 49.97 kilowatts. High-power electric vehicle charging guns exceeded 180,000 by the end of June 2026. These figures provide a clear picture of the current electric vehicle charging landscape and the direction of development.
The future electric vehicle charging network is likely to place greater emphasis on balanced layout, service quality, and integration with the power system. Private electric vehicle charging facilities will continue to support daily electric vehicle charging, public electric vehicle charging facilities will serve mobility and long-distance needs, and high-power electric vehicle charging facilities will improve charging speed and efficiency in suitable locations.
The policy framework, including the Action Plan for Doubling the Service Capacity of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities (2025-2027) and the 15th Five-Year Plan for New Power System Construction, provides guidance for the development of the electric vehicle charging network. The target of supporting more than 110 million electric vehicles through the charging infrastructure network by 2030 highlights the scale and importance of the electric vehicle charging sector.
As the electric vehicle charging sector shifts from scale expansion to quality improvement, the electric vehicle charging network will need to become more reliable, more convenient, and more closely integrated with the energy system. The growth of private electric vehicle charging facilities, the optimization of public electric vehicle charging layout, and the acceleration of vehicle-grid interaction models all point toward a more balanced electric vehicle charging ecosystem.
The latest electric vehicle charging data therefore reflect both the rapid expansion of infrastructure and the beginning of a new phase focused on quality and efficiency. For the electric vehicle industry, the continued development of the electric vehicle charging network will remain a key supporting condition for sustained growth, consumer confidence, and the broader transition toward electric vehicle mobility.