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China's total EV charging piles reach 24.223 mln by end-Aug 2026, up 39.6% YoY
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According to data released by China's National Energy Administration from the national unified charging facility monitoring platform, the total number of electric vehicle charging guns in China reached 24.223 million by the end of August 2026, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%. Public charging guns available to the public totaled 5.16 million, up 19.5% year-on-year, with a combined rated power of 262 million kilowatts and an average power of about 50.69 kilowatts per unit. Private charging guns installed by individual residents reached 19.063 million, a surge of 46.3% year-on-year, with cumulative reported electricity capacity of 163 million kilovolt-amperes. The data indicates rapid expansion of the charging infrastructure market and increasing penetration of private new energy vehicles in China.
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The National Energy Administration has recently released operational statistics on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in China for August 2026. All data is sourced from the national unified charging facility monitoring service platform, ensuring high reference value.
Key Statistics
As of the end of August 2026:
- Total EV charging gun inventory: 24.223 million units, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%, indicating significant market expansion.
Public Charging Guns
- Total public charging guns (open to the public): 5.16 million units, up 19.5% year-on-year.
- Total rated power capacity: Exceeding 262 million kW.
- Average power per public charging gun: Approximately 50.69 kW, enhancing charging efficiency in public scenarios.
Private Charging Guns
- Total private charging guns (installed by residents): 19.063 million units, a year-on-year increase of 46.3%.
- Cumulative installed electricity capacity: 163 million kVA, reflecting the rapid growth of private EV adoption and the continuous improvement of home charging convenience.
Source
中国汽车报网Eastern
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