China’s EV charging network hits 24.22 million units, up 39.6% year-on-year by August 2026
On September 23, 2026, China’s National Energy Administration reported that the country’s total EV charging infrastructure reached 24.223 million units by end of August 2026, a 39.6% year-on-year increase. Public charging points totaled 5.16 million (up 19.5%), with total rated power of 262 million kW and average power per gun of about 50.69 kW. Private charging points reached 19.063 million (up 46.3%), with installed capacity of 163 million kVA. The data, from the National Charging Facility Monitoring Service Platform, highlights rapid expansion in both public and private charging networks.
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China's EV charging infrastructure reaches 24.22 million units by end of August 2026
On September 23, 2026, the National Energy Administration of China released data on the country's electric vehicle charging infrastructure as of the end of August 2026. According to the National Charging Facility Monitoring Service Platform, the total number of EV charging points (guns) reached 24.223 million, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%. This total includes 5.16 million public charging points, up 19.5% year-on-year, with a total rated power of 262 million kilowatts and an average power per gun of approximately 50.69 kilowatts. Private charging points numbered 19.063 million, a 46.3% increase year-on-year, with a reported installed electricity capacity of 163 million kilovolt-amperes. The data highlights the rapid expansion of China's EV charging network, driven by both public infrastructure and private home charging installations.
Read sourceChina's EV charging infrastructure reaches 24.22 million units by end of August, up 39.6% year-on-year
According to data from China's National Energy Administration released on September 23, 2026, the total number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (guns) in China reached 24.223 million units as of the end of August 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 39.6%. The data, sourced from the national charging facility monitoring platform, breaks down the total into 5.16 million public charging facilities (up 19.5% year-on-year) with a total rated power of 262 million kilowatts and an average power per gun of approximately 50.69 kilowatts, and 19.063 million private charging facilities (up 46.3% year-on-year) with a total installed electricity capacity of 163 million kilovolt-amperes.
Read sourceChina's EV charging infrastructure total reaches 24.2 million units by August 2026, up 39.6% year-on-year
On September 23, China's National Energy Administration released data on the country's electric vehicle charging infrastructure as of the end of August 2026. According to the National Charging Facility Monitoring Service Platform, the total number of EV charging points (guns) reached 24.223 million, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%. This total includes 5.16 million public charging points, up 19.5% year-on-year, with a total rated power of 262 million kilowatts and an average power per gun of approximately 50.69 kilowatts. Private charging points numbered 19.063 million, a 46.3% increase year-on-year, with a total installed electrical capacity of 163 million kilovolt-amperes. The data reflects continued rapid expansion of China's EV charging network.
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China's EV Charging Infrastructure Reaches 24.22 Million Units by August 2026, Up 39.6% Year-on-Year
On September 23, China's National Energy Administration announced that as of the end of August 2026, the total number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (guns) in the country reached 24.223 million units, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%. This includes 5.16 million public charging units, up 19.5% year-on-year, with a total rated power of 262 million kilowatts and an average power per gun of approximately 50.69 kilowatts. Private charging units totaled 19.063 million, a 46.3% increase year-on-year, with a reported installed electricity capacity of 163 million kilovolt-amperes. The data was sourced from the National Energy Administration and reported by Interface News via East Money.
Read sourceChina's EV charging infrastructure reaches 24.2 million units by August 2026
On September 23, China's National Energy Administration released data on the country's electric vehicle charging infrastructure as of the end of August 2026. According to the National Charging Facility Monitoring Service Platform, the total number of EV charging infrastructure (guns) reached 24.223 million, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%. This total includes 5.16 million public charging facilities (guns), up 19.5% year-on-year, with a total rated power of 262 million kilowatts and an average power per gun of approximately 50.69 kilowatts. Private charging facilities (guns) numbered 19.063 million, a 46.3% increase year-on-year, with a reported installed electricity capacity of 163 million kilovolt-amperes. The data highlights continued rapid growth in China's EV charging network, particularly in private charging infrastructure.
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