The Spring Festival travel season in China is poised for an EV explosion, with projections of 380 million journeys testing the limits of current infrastructure. In response, a flurry of initiatives from power firms and transport bodies aims to eliminate charging bottlenecks, making long-haul trips viable for electric drivers.
Focus is on highways, where Shandong has ramped up to 3,800 charging points in service zones (30% more than 2023). Jiangsu leads with State Grid’s 3,500+ piles—a 70% gain—supplemented by 80 mobile chargers on key routes. This buildout targets peak demand head-on.
Time savings are the highlight. High-power chargers at Leqing on G1523 Yongguan have boosted capacity 5x and efficiency 30%, slashing waits from 1.5 hours to under 20 minutes, as reported by Wenzhou’s State Grid team. It’s a tangible win for road warriors.
Tech integration adds smarts: Nantong’s real-time monitoring platform flags faults instantly. Chilin’s service area employs clever pathing for bidirectional charger access, easing peak-hour strains.
Government and utility teamwork is delivering relief just in time. EV owners can ditch worries over queues, embracing the festival spirit with confidence. This surge in capability not only handles today’s boom but positions China as a global benchmark for EV-ready highways.