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On the first day of the five-day May Day holiday, China experienced a 55.6% year-over-year increase in electric vehicle charging on highways, highlighting a significant shift in travel behaviors as electric cars become a favored option for long-distance trips.
Data from the National Energy Administration revealed that highway charging stations recorded over 23 million kilowatt-hours of energy on Friday. These figures were derived from an analysis of 57,600 highway charging points monitored by the national charging infrastructure platform.
The Ministry of Transport projects that an average of 15.4 million electric vehicles will be traveling on highways each day during the holiday, representing about 24% of all vehicles on the road and marking a 33% increase compared to last year.
“The advancements in NEV technology and the ongoing expansion of charging infrastructure are helping electric vehicles shed their reputation as only suitable for short-distance travel,” said Liu Yongdong, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Electricity Council. “More drivers are now opting to use their electric vehicles for interprovincial travel and family visits during holidays. As EV adoption continues to grow, so does the demand for charging.”
Currently, there are over 21 million charging stations across China, with full coverage at the township level in 19 provinces.
Liu Mingyang, an official at the National Energy Administration, stated that the agency has directed local governments to upgrade existing charging facilities and deploy temporary charging stations to ensure smooth, reliable service throughout the holiday.
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