Reference News Network, September 1 report: The Spanish website "Energy Daily" published an article titled "China Further Consolidates Its Leading Position in the Electric Vehicle Sector" on August 30, authored by Karim Sinawi. The following is a translation of the article:
In recent years, China's rapid progress in the electrification process has been astonishing. In addition to conquering the European market with brands and models, China has also consolidated its leading position in the construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
As of July this year, the number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure units built and put into use in China has approached 16.7 million, an increase of 53% compared to the previous year. In the first seven months of this year alone, China added nearly 3.9 million new charging infrastructure units.
Currently, for every five electric vehicles in China, there are two charging stations. This data fully demonstrates how the charging network has developed in sync with the large number of electric vehicles on the road.
The rapid expansion of private charging stations is also worth noting, which is mainly driven by incentive measures promoted jointly by the public and private sectors, encouraging electrification in both residential and commercial areas.
In addition, China has adopted clear strategies in fast charging and smart integration. Relevant departments stated that by the end of 2027, it is hoped that the number of high-power charging facilities across the country will exceed 100,000. These charging facilities will be strategically distributed nationwide, surpassing Europe's network, which is primarily composed of medium-power and conventional fast-charging stations.
China's policies have successfully created a strong ecosystem, with major operators such as Teld, Star Charging, and Yunkuai Chong managing a large number of public charging infrastructures. Chinese domestic car brands have also begun to build their own charging networks. In contrast, Western countries not only face the dilemma of insufficient absolute numbers of charging facilities but also suffer from uneven distribution and bottlenecks in regulation and urban planning.
At the same time, China is exporting related technologies and operational models to other continents, including battery swapping systems, which may trigger an industry transformation in Europe in the coming years.
In conclusion, China's progress in electric vehicle charging infrastructure not only points the way for other countries but also directly challenges Europe and other parts of the world, prompting them to accelerate deployment and promote innovation to achieve truly sustainable and competitive mobility solutions. (Translation/ Wang Meng)
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