EV charging surges on Chinese expressways during holiday

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EV charging on China's expressways during the 2026 National Day holiday ran 51.42% higher per day than the same period last year, according to the National Energy Administration.

New energy vehicles charge at the Shixing Service Area in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, south China, October 3, 2026. /VCG

Average daily charging volume hit 23.26 million kWh over the seven days from October 1 to 7. Expressways recorded 6.71 million charging sessions nationwide, with total volume reaching 163 million kWh.

The figures come from 62,700 highway charging points tracked by the national charging infrastructure platform.

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