China Unveils Ambitious Plan to Double EV Charging Capacity by 2027
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NEV sales rose to 11.2 million units in the first nine months, up 34.9% year-on-year and accounting for 46.1% of total vehicle sales
China has announced a sweeping new plan to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, setting a target of more than 28 million charging facilities nationwide by the end of 2027, as the country’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) market continues to surge.
An action plan jointly issued Wednesday by six government agencies, including the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration (NEA), lays out the government’s ambitions to support more than 80 million EVs with upgraded and widely accessible charging options.
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- China aims to exceed 28 million EV charging facilities and support over 80 million EVs by 2027, up from 16.1 million chargers in June 2024.
- The plan targets increases in public charging, city and highway fast-charging, full rural coverage, and 1,000 unified residential communities.
- Authorities seek more than 5,000 V2G chargers and 20 million kWh reverse discharge, addressing distribution, capacity, and access issues.
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What Happened When
- In 2025：
- The government will pilot 1,000 'unified construction and service' residential communities, especially in high-EV areas.
- In the first nine months of 2025：
- NEV sales in China reached 11.2 million units, accounting for 46.1% of total vehicle sales and up 34.9% year-on-year.
- As of June 2025：
- China had 16.1 million EV chargers in place, including 4.1 million public facilities and 12 million privately installed units.
- October 15, 2025：
- Six government agencies, including the National Development and Reform Commission and the NEA, jointly issued an action plan to boost EV charging infrastructure.
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