China Hits 8 Million Electric Vehicle Charging Points Amid Dual‑Carbon Push

A New Milestone in EV Infrastructure

China now has over 8 million electric vehicle charging points, marking a major milestone in EV adoption and energy transition. This rapid growth aligns with national dual‑carbon goals, targeting energy efficiency and emission reductions. At SIMSUKIAN, we see how this infrastructure surge fuels demand for advanced charger modules. We explore how policy, technology, and urban planning converge to drive this transformative phase in China’s EV sector.

Growth Trajectory: How 8 Million Chargers Were Reached

Between 2020 and 2024, public EV charger installations doubled globally to over 5 million, with two-thirds occurring in China. Public charging points alone reached over 3 million, supported by 5 million private charging stations in residential and commercial settings.

Highlighting performance, China added 4.22 million charging points in 2024—a 25% year-over-year increase. In 2025, the country plans to add 1.038 million public charging devices and 73,000 new public stations. This scalable infrastructure now supports both public and private EV charging demands.

Policy and Dual‑Carbon Goals Accelerate Deployment

China’s dual‑carbon goals—to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060—are accelerating EV infrastructure expansion. Charging stations now receive priority approvals and subsidies. State-owned energy firms like Sinopec and PetroChina, among others, now operate major EV network rollouts, demonstrating the strategic shift from fossil fuels to electrification.

The government has issued targets to build over 100,000 fast‑charging stations by 2027. This includes both public and ultra-fast charge infrastructure, critical for urban and intercity travel efficiency.

Regional Insights: Disparities and Focus Zones

Most EV charging infrastructure is concentrated in developed provinces such as Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Beijing. These regions account for nearly 70% of China’s charging stock in 2024. Yet, smaller urban areas still lag. Cities like Kunming and Fuzhou show high per-EV installed power ratios—approaching over 10 kW per EV, well above national averages.

Policy-makers now emphasize installed power per EV, not just charger counts. This shift addresses capacity mismatches and supports future energy demand planning.

Technological Advancements Powering Expansion

China increasingly installs ultrafast chargers delivering 350–550 kW, reducing charge times drastically while managing grid loads. BYD unveiled 1,000 kW chargers capable of adding 250 miles of range in just five minutes. Meanwhile, the new ChaoJi DC standard, co-developed by CHAdeMO and China Electricity Council, supports up to 900 kW charging and backward compatibility with GB/T protocols.

Additionally, research explores hybrid infrastructure combining fixed and mobile charging stations, balancing demand peaks and infrastructure coverage via deep reinforcement learning planning models.

Public vs. Private Charging: Building an Ecosystem

China’s infrastructure now includes approximately 3.39 million public chargers and 5 million private chargers in residential and workplace settings. Public stations serve urban and highway use; home and workplace chargers reduce urban grid stress and convenience barriers.

Fleet and taxi operators increasingly use battery swapping stations. CATL, for example, aims to launch 1,000 swap stations and eventually reach 10,000, complementing traditional charging and fast refueling use cases.

Grid Integration and Load Management Solutions

Rapid charger deployment creates grid pressure. Power distribution systems now require upgrades. Ultrafast station planners analyze transformer capacity, site load forecasts, and upgrade costs to avoid grid instability. Cities employ smart demand forecasting models to balance fixed and mobile charging deployments.

Charging companies also partner with grid operators to integrate distributed energy resources, support demand response, and ensure renewable energy synergy.

Commercial Impact: From OEMs to Infrastructure Providers

China’s leading EV manufacturers have joined charging infrastructure efforts. BYD, State Grid, and Tesla operate fast-charger networks across cities and highways. Foreign firms and grid operators like Teladian are entering the market, bringing innovative energy management and network operation models.

These collaborations ensure capital efficiency and brand synergy while supporting national electrification strategies.

Future Outlook to 2030 and Beyond

Estimates project that by 2035, China may reach over 100 million EVs on the road. This scale requires upwards of 42 million charge ports, including fast and ultra-fast options. While U.S. charging infrastructure remains underdeveloped, China leads both in quantity and innovation—likely maintaining its lead in global EV networks.

By 2030, battery-swapping, flexible mobile charging, and ultra-fast transformers will become integral to infrastructure portfolios.

SIMSUKIAN’s Role: Charger OEM in a Rapidly Expanding Market

At SIMSUKIAN, we design smart, high-power charger modules tailored for public, residential, and fleet use. Our products support AC and DC fast charging, GB/T and ChaoJi standards, and support ultra-fast charging protocols. We help infrastructure operators scale reliably while meeting regulatory safety and efficiency standards.

We also support back-end management tools—charging station monitoring, predictive maintenance, failure diagnostics, and OTA module updates—to maintain uptime and safety across large deployments.

Conclusion: Infrastructure Fuels EV Future

China’s milestone of over eight million electric vehicle charging points reflects strong alignment between policy, infrastructure, and industry. The national push toward dual carbon goals has accelerated public and private charging, making great leaps forward.

As urban EV use surges, charging infrastructure forms the backbone of new mobility. SIMSUKIAN stands at the heart of this transformation—enabling charging hardware and software infrastructure to support China’s green energy ambitions.

Whether you operate residential charging sites, highway fast-charging hubs, or smart city grids, partner with SIMSUKIAN for reliable, standardized, and future-ready charging solutions.