BEIJING, August 14 — China’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure continued to expand rapidly in the first half of the year, with the total number of electric vehicle charging guns reaching 23.057 million by the end of June, up 43.2 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to data from the National Energy Administration.
The figures show that both public and private electric vehicle charging facilities posted year-on-year growth, while the electric vehicle charging network continued to improve its service capacity. The expansion reflects the continuing buildout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support the growing use of electric vehicle models and to strengthen charging access across different regions.
Of the total electric vehicle charging infrastructure, public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 5.009 million guns, an increase of 22.3 percent year on year. The total rated power of public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 247 million kilowatts, with an average rated power of about 49.35 kilowatts per gun.
Private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 18.048 million guns, an increase of 50.4 percent year on year. The reported installation electricity capacity for private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 155 million kilovolt-amperes.
- Total electric vehicle charging infrastructure reaches 23.057 million guns
The total number of electric vehicle charging guns stood at 23.057 million by the end of June, representing a year-on-year increase of 43.2 percent. The total includes both public electric vehicle charging facilities and private electric vehicle charging facilities, providing a broad view of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure base.
The growth in total electric vehicle charging infrastructure shows that electric vehicle charging capacity continues to expand across the country. The increase in electric vehicle charging guns is an important indicator of the scale of the electric vehicle charging network and its ability to serve electric vehicle users in daily travel and long-distance movement.
Based on the reported totals, public electric vehicle charging facilities account for about 21.7 percent of total electric vehicle charging guns, while private electric vehicle charging facilities account for about 78.3 percent. These shares are calculated from the reported figures and illustrate the combined role of public and private electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The total electric vehicle charging infrastructure figure also provides a reference point for understanding how electric vehicle charging supply is distributed between shared public facilities and facilities installed for private use. Both categories are essential to the electric vehicle charging ecosystem, and both recorded year-on-year growth.
- Public electric vehicle charging facilities reach 5.009 million guns
Public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 5.009 million guns by the end of June, up 22.3 percent year on year. Public electric vehicle charging facilities are a key part of the electric vehicle charging network because they provide charging access for electric vehicle users beyond private premises.
The rated total power of public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 247 million kilowatts. This power capacity supports the operation of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure and contributes to the overall service capability of the electric vehicle charging network.
The average rated power per public electric vehicle charging gun was about 49.35 kilowatts. This metric provides an indication of the average power level of public electric vehicle charging facilities and is relevant to the charging experience of electric vehicle users.
The growth of public electric vehicle charging facilities, together with the reported power capacity, shows that public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding not only in the number of guns but also in the capacity available to support electric vehicle charging demand.
- Private electric vehicle charging facilities rise to 18.048 million guns
Private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 18.048 million guns by the end of June, an increase of 50.4 percent year on year. Private electric vehicle charging facilities form the largest share of total electric vehicle charging guns and play a major role in meeting everyday electric vehicle charging needs.
The reported installation electricity capacity for private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 155 million kilovolt-amperes. This capacity figure reflects the electricity supply arrangements reported for private electric vehicle charging infrastructure and supports the use of electric vehicle charging facilities installed for private charging.
The year-on-year growth of 50.4 percent in private electric vehicle charging facilities was higher than the growth rate reported for public electric vehicle charging facilities. The data therefore show continued expansion in private electric vehicle charging infrastructure alongside growth in public electric vehicle charging facilities.
The combination of public and private electric vehicle charging facilities provides a layered electric vehicle charging network. Private electric vehicle charging facilities support routine charging, while public electric vehicle charging facilities extend electric vehicle charging access across a wider range of locations.
- Electric vehicle charging network service capacity improves in the first half
In the first half of the year, the electric vehicle charging network developed rapidly and its service capacity improved significantly. The expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure was accompanied by progress in high-power electric vehicle charging facilities and by continued optimization of the electric vehicle charging network layout in counties and townships.
The improvement in electric vehicle charging network service capacity is reflected in the continued growth of electric vehicle charging guns and in the reported power and capacity indicators for public and private electric vehicle charging facilities. These indicators together describe a widening and strengthening electric vehicle charging base.
The development of the electric vehicle charging network is closely connected to the broader use of electric vehicle models. As electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands, electric vehicle users gain more options for charging in public locations, at private facilities, and across county and township areas.
The first-half data show that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not only increasing in scale but also extending into more areas. The electric vehicle charging network is becoming more complete as public electric vehicle charging facilities, private electric vehicle charging facilities, and local electric vehicle charging coverage all continue to develop.
- High-power electric vehicle charging facilities make significant progress
High-power electric vehicle charging facilities achieved significant results in the first half of the year. The development of high-power electric vehicle charging facilities is an important part of the electric vehicle charging network because higher-power electric vehicle charging equipment can support faster charging and can help improve the efficiency of electric vehicle charging services.
The reported progress in high-power electric vehicle charging facilities complements the growth in the total number of electric vehicle charging guns. It shows that electric vehicle charging infrastructure development is addressing both the scale of the electric vehicle charging network and the performance of electric vehicle charging facilities.
High-power electric vehicle charging facilities are relevant to the evolving needs of electric vehicle users, including the need for efficient charging along routes and at public electric vehicle charging locations. The progress reported for high-power electric vehicle charging facilities therefore adds an important quality dimension to the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The electric vehicle charging network continues to develop through a combination of expanded coverage, increased power capacity, and improved facility performance. High-power electric vehicle charging facilities are part of this broader electric vehicle charging infrastructure buildout.
- County and township electric vehicle charging coverage reaches 98.61 percent
The layout of the electric vehicle charging network in counties and townships continued to improve. By the end of June, the county-level electric vehicle charging facility coverage rate had risen to 98.61 percent, indicating that electric vehicle charging facilities are available across nearly all county-level areas.
The county and township electric vehicle charging network has been developed at a faster pace, and the electric vehicle charging service support capacity in township areas has been steadily enhanced. This progress is an important part of the wider effort to build a more balanced electric vehicle charging network.
County and township electric vehicle charging coverage is significant for electric vehicle users who travel beyond major urban areas. The rise in coverage to 98.61 percent shows that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is extending into local areas and that the electric vehicle charging network is becoming more widely accessible.
The strengthening of township electric vehicle charging service support capacity also contributes to the overall resilience of the electric vehicle charging network. As electric vehicle charging facilities reach more county and township areas, the electric vehicle charging network can better serve electric vehicle travel across different parts of the country.
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure data at a glance
The reported data provide a clear view of the scale and growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure by category. The following table presents the core figures for total, public, and private electric vehicle charging infrastructure as of the end of June.
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure by category as of end-June Category Electric vehicle charging infrastructure, measured in guns Year-on-year growth Power or capacity indicator Total electric vehicle charging infrastructure 23.057 million 43.2 percent Not reported for the total category Public electric vehicle charging facilities 5.009 million 22.3 percent Rated total power: 247 million kilowatts; average per gun: about 49.35 kilowatts Private electric vehicle charging facilities 18.048 million 50.4 percent Reported installation electricity capacity: 155 million kilovolt-amperes The table shows that private electric vehicle charging facilities account for the larger number of electric vehicle charging guns, while public electric vehicle charging facilities provide an important shared electric vehicle charging resource with reported power capacity of 247 million kilowatts.
- Power and capacity indicators for electric vehicle charging facilities
The reported power and capacity indicators add detail to the electric vehicle charging infrastructure figures. Public electric vehicle charging facilities reached a rated total power of 247 million kilowatts, and the average rated power per public electric vehicle charging gun was about 49.35 kilowatts.
Private electric vehicle charging facilities reported installation electricity capacity of 155 million kilovolt-amperes. These indicators are part of the overall picture of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and show the capacity associated with both public and private electric vehicle charging facilities.
Electric vehicle charging power and capacity indicators Indicator Reported value Category Rated total power of public electric vehicle charging facilities 247 million kilowatts Public electric vehicle charging facilities Average rated power per public electric vehicle charging gun About 49.35 kilowatts Public electric vehicle charging facilities Reported installation electricity capacity of private electric vehicle charging facilities 155 million kilovolt-amperes Private electric vehicle charging facilities These power and capacity indicators complement the electric vehicle charging gun counts and help describe the resources available through the electric vehicle charging network. They are reported alongside the growth rates for public and private electric vehicle charging facilities.
- County electric vehicle charging coverage indicator
The county-level electric vehicle charging facility coverage rate reached 98.61 percent by the end of June. This indicator reflects the extent to which electric vehicle charging facilities are available at the county level and is a key measure of electric vehicle charging network coverage.
County electric vehicle charging coverage as of end-June Indicator Reported value Reference period County-level electric vehicle charging facility coverage rate 98.61 percent As of the end of June The coverage rate shows that electric vehicle charging infrastructure has been extended to nearly all county-level areas. This is consistent with the reported improvement in the county and township electric vehicle charging network and with the steady enhancement of electric vehicle charging service support capacity in township areas.
- Implications for electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure planning
The growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure has direct implications for electric vehicle adoption. A larger and more capable electric vehicle charging network can support more electric vehicle users and can make electric vehicle charging more convenient in public and private settings.
The reported increase in total electric vehicle charging guns to 23.057 million, together with growth in both public and private electric vehicle charging facilities, indicates that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding across multiple categories. This broad expansion supports the electric vehicle charging needs of different user groups.
Public electric vehicle charging facilities, with 5.009 million guns and 247 million kilowatts of rated total power, provide shared electric vehicle charging capacity. Private electric vehicle charging facilities, with 18.048 million guns and 155 million kilovolt-amperes of reported installation electricity capacity, provide a large base of private electric vehicle charging capacity.
The improvement in county-level electric vehicle charging coverage to 98.61 percent is important for balanced electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning. It shows that electric vehicle charging facilities are not limited to a small number of locations and that the electric vehicle charging network is extending across county-level areas.
The progress in high-power electric vehicle charging facilities adds to the quality of the electric vehicle charging network. As high-power electric vehicle charging facilities develop, electric vehicle charging infrastructure can better respond to the performance requirements of electric vehicle users and to the changing needs of electric vehicle travel.
- Outlook for the electric vehicle charging network
The first-half data show a strong foundation for the continued development of the electric vehicle charging network. Total electric vehicle charging infrastructure grew 43.2 percent year on year, public electric vehicle charging facilities grew 22.3 percent, and private electric vehicle charging facilities grew 50.4 percent.
The electric vehicle charging network is expected to continue benefiting from the expansion of public electric vehicle charging facilities, the growth of private electric vehicle charging facilities, and the improvement of county and township electric vehicle charging coverage. These elements together support the development of a more complete electric vehicle charging infrastructure system.
High-power electric vehicle charging facilities and the steady enhancement of electric vehicle charging service support capacity in township areas are important parts of the next stage of electric vehicle charging infrastructure development. They complement the growth in the number of electric vehicle charging guns and the reported power and capacity indicators.
The data released by the National Energy Administration provide a detailed snapshot of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the end of June. The figures cover total electric vehicle charging guns, public electric vehicle charging facilities, private electric vehicle charging facilities, rated power, installation electricity capacity, and county-level electric vehicle charging coverage.
As the electric vehicle charging network continues to develop, the electric vehicle charging infrastructure base will remain central to supporting electric vehicle use. The reported growth in electric vehicle charging facilities and the improvement in county and township coverage show that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding in scale, capacity, and reach.
The latest electric vehicle charging infrastructure figures show that China’s electric vehicle charging network reached 23.057 million guns by the end of June, with year-on-year growth of 43.2 percent. Public electric vehicle charging facilities reached 5.009 million guns, private electric vehicle charging facilities reached 18.048 million guns, and the county-level electric vehicle charging facility coverage rate rose to 98.61 percent. The data also show progress in high-power electric vehicle charging facilities and continued improvement in electric vehicle charging service support capacity in township areas.
The expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure provides a broad base for electric vehicle charging across public and private settings. The reported growth in electric vehicle charging guns, together with the power and capacity indicators for electric vehicle charging facilities, describes an electric vehicle charging network that is increasing in size and improving in service capability. The continued development of the electric vehicle charging network will remain important for electric vehicle users and for the wider electric vehicle ecosystem.