On October 15, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the National Energy Administration (NEA), and other departments jointly issued the Action Plan for the “Three-Year Doubling” of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Service Capacity (2025–2027). The Plan specifies that by continuously improving the charging network, enhancing charging efficiency, optimizing service quality, and innovating the industrial ecosystem, China will further boost consumer confidence and promote the wider adoption of electric vehicles. By the end of 2027, China will have built 28 million charging facilities, offering over 300 million kilowatts of public charging capacity to meet the charging needs of more than 80 million electric vehicles, achieving a doubling of overall charging service capacity.

Public Charging Facilities Quality Upgrading Initiative

(1) Strengthening Urban Fast-Charging Networks

Build an urban public charging network featuring fast charging as the main focus, supplemented by slow charging, with high-power charging as a beneficial addition, to ensure full coverage across all urban parking scenarios. Launch upgrades for AC charging facilities, facilities in service for over eight years, and devices below the 800V voltage platform. Municipalities, sub-provincial cities, and provincial capitals should prioritize the planning and development of high-power charging facilities, and selectively develop city-wide and scenario-based high-power charging application pilots.
By the end of 2027, 1.6 million new DC charging guns will be added in urban areas nationwide, including 100,000 high-power charging guns.

(2) Accelerating the Upgrade of Charging Facilities in Expressway Service Areas

Develop an intercity charging network that effectively meets long-distance EV travel needs, further increasing charging point density and optimizing facility functionalities.
By the end of 2027, 40,000 new or upgraded charging guns of 60 kW or above will be installed in expressway service areas (including parking areas), and the construction of high-power charging facilities will be encouraged. Except for high-altitude and severe cold regions, all expressway service areas should be equipped with charging capabilities.

(3) Addressing Charging Infrastructure Gaps in Rural Areas

Further expand the charging network into rural regions, enhance coverage, and increase facility density in key scenarios such as transport hubs, passenger and cargo terminals, tourism destinations, and industrial clusters. Strengthen grid upgrades to meet “Spring Festival travel rush” charging needs.
By the end of 2027, rural townships without public charging stations should add at least 14,000 new DC charging guns, with additional installations in other regions as needed to achieve full coverage of public charging facilities in rural areas.

Residential Area Charging Conditions Improvement Initiative

(4) Expanding Private Charging Facilities in Residential Areas

New residential communities must install charging facilities or reserve installation conditions for all fixed parking spaces, meeting requirements for direct grid connection. Existing communities should add charging facilities based on local conditions, integrate construction with old community renovation and “complete community” development, and improve both public charging capacity and the installation rate of private parking-lot chargers, alongside supporting power supply upgrades.

(5) Promoting the “Unified Planning, Construction, and Operation” Model

Promote a model where charging operators undertake unified planning, unified construction, and unified operation & maintenance for residential-area charging facilities, ensuring that chargers in residential communities are properly built, managed, and sustainably operated. Pilot projects should target residential compounds with high EV penetration, limited grid capacity, or constraints on private charger installation.
By the end of 2027, 1,000 pilot communities will be built under this model, significantly increasing private charger connectivity and improving safety management.

Scaling Up Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Applications

(6) Expanding V2G Pilot Programs

Advance the first batch of V2G pilots with coordinated promotion and monitoring mechanisms. Leverage time-of-use electricity pricing to guide market-driven V2G response models. Organize grid companies and virtual power plant operators (load aggregators) to conduct scenario-based V2G tests at regional, provincial, and city levels. Improve pricing mechanisms for electricity fed from EVs and charging/swapping stations back to the grid, and facilitate aggregated V2G resource participation in electricity market transactions.
By the end of 2027, V2G pilot coverage will expand significantly, with over 5,000 new V2G (bi-directional charging) facilities and more than 20 million kWh of reverse power output.

Power Supply Capacity and Service Quality Enhancement Initiative

(7) Accelerating Distribution Grid Upgrades

Incorporate charging facility access needs into distribution grid planning. Focus on core urban areas, expressway service areas, transport hubs, township centers, and old residential communities. Address weak grid structures and insufficient supply capacity through grid optimization and transformer-area expansion. Promote intelligent and orderly charging to enhance grid load-bearing and regulation capabilities under high EV penetration.

(8) Strengthening Support for Grid Connection Services

Expand service channels for charging facility electricity connection applications by promoting online processing via apps and websites. In eligible regions, explore pilot programs such as “one certificate per community” to simplify documentation for household charger installation. Implement “three zero” and “three saving” service measures, optimize internal approval procedures, and improve grid connection efficiency. Leverage service windows and hotlines to provide power supply services and safety education.

Charging Operation Service Quality Improvement Initiative

(9) Enhancing Quality and Efficiency of Public Charging Stations

Increase the supply of high-quality, high-efficiency, and high-reliability equipment, and promote upgrades to aging facilities. Improve user experience by optimizing station environments, regulating pricing, enhancing price transparency, and improving maintenance practices. Upgrade government monitoring platforms for charging facilities, conduct irregular evaluations of charging stations and operators, and strengthen the application of evaluation outcomes.