China's Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Surges 43.2% to 23 Million Units

China's electric vehicle charging infrastructure reached 23.057 million connectors by the end of June, representing a 43.2% year-on-year increase, according to data from the National Energy Administration reported by People's Daily. The surge was led by private charging units, which grew over 50% to surpass 18 million. Public charging connectors expanded by 22.3% to exceed 5 million, while charging coverage across county-level administrative regions reached 98.61%, signaling an accelerating push into smaller towns and rural markets.

Robust charging infrastructure is essential for sustaining the transition to electric mobility and easing range anxiety. With private chargers surging and county coverage approaching 99%, China's charging network is penetrating deeper beyond tier-one and tier-two cities, laying the physical groundwork to unlock electric vehicle demand in broader suburban and rural markets.

China's electric vehicle charging infrastructure expanded rapidly in the first half of the year, with the total number of charging connectors reaching 23.057 million by the end of June, according to data from the National Energy Administration published by People's Daily. The figure represents a 43.2% increase compared to the same period last year. The expansion was primarily driven by residential installations. Private charging facilities rose to 18.048 million units by the end of June, climbing 50.4% year-on-year. Installed capacity applications for these private charging setups reached a cumulative 155 million kilovolt-amperes, reflecting sustained consumer demand for home-based charging solutions. Public charging infrastructure also maintained steady growth. The country recorded 5.009 million public charging connectors as of the end of June, up 22.3% year-on-year. Total rated power for public infrastructure reached 247 million kilowatts, with an average rated power of approximately 49.35 kilowatts per connector. Officials noted that the construction of high-power charging facilities achieved notable progress during the six-month period, helping to improve turnaround times for commercial and long-distance drivers. Geographic coverage also widened, particularly in lower-tier regions. By the end of June, charging facility coverage across county-level administrative divisions reached 98.61%. Energy authorities highlighted that charging networks in counties and townships are densifying, strengthening service guarantees for EV drivers outside major metropolitan centers. As the national fleet of new energy vehicles expands, policymakers continue to focus on balancing network density between urban centers and rural areas, while working to accommodate higher electrical loads on local power distribution grids.