Recently, the local standard “Specifications for the Construction and Operation Management of Centralized Charging and Swapping Facilities for Electric Bicycles”, led by the Guangdong Academy of Safety Production and Emergency Management Science and Technology, was officially implemented. The introduction of this standard marks the end of the electric bicycle charging and swapping industry’s “unregulated” phase and ushers in a new era of standardized and safer development.
Filling the Standard Gap with a Full Lifecycle Management System
As China’s first local standard covering the entire lifecycle of electric bicycle charging and swapping—from construction and operation to usage and emergency response—this specification provides a unified “safety benchmark” for over 30 million electric bicycles in Guangdong Province. It specifies detailed requirements for site selection, power supply and distribution, equipment, and operational management, directly addressing long-standing industry issues such as irregular construction and operation practices and high fire risks.
Five Key Highlights Strengthen Safety and Promote Industry Restructuring
Through a series of quantifiable and enforceable provisions, the standard establishes a solid safety foundation:
01 Fire Separation
Facilities must be grouped and equipped with fire separation distances or solid partition walls, containing potential fires and preventing chain reactions.
02 Risk-Aware Site Selection
Facilities should not be located near areas prone to water accumulation, flooding, or flammable and explosive hazards, effectively preventing secondary incidents such as electric leakage from the outset.
03 Dual Safety Inspections
A dual inspection mechanism is implemented, requiring operators to conduct both online and offline safety checks regularly, with any identified issues mandating immediate suspension and rectification.
04 Equipment Upgrades
Clear requirements are set for the materials, performance, and high-temperature warning functions of charging and swapping cabinets, enhancing overall safety levels.
05 Routine Emergency Preparedness
Operators must organize annual emergency drills based on risk characteristics, reinforcing the final line of safety defense.
These provisions not only provide clear operational guidance for enterprises but also significantly raise industry entry thresholds. Companies lacking technical safety capabilities or standardized operational practices will be phased out more quickly, while those prioritizing safety and technological advancement will gain greater growth opportunities.
Policy Drives a Trillion-Yuan Market: Safety and Intelligence Become Core Tracks
The implementation of this standard signifies that the construction and operation of electric bicycle charging and swapping facilities are no longer mere market activities, but a systematic project bearing public safety responsibilities. On one hand, the standardization and upgrading of existing facilities will create a massive retrofit market. On the other, new facilities must comply with the new regulations, driving an industry-wide upgrade from hardware manufacturing to operational management.
In this context, safety, intelligence, and compliance will become the industry’s core keywords. Suppliers capable of providing integrated solutions—including fire-resistant new materials, intelligent electric control systems, precise temperature warning mechanisms, and efficient operation management platforms—will gain a decisive advantage in the next round of industry restructuring.
Leading the Industry into a New Era of Safety and Intelligence
With policy momentum underway, the industry’s blueprint is being redrawn. How to precisely interpret the standard’s details? How to select advanced technologies and equipment that meet the new regulations? How to build a safe and efficient operational system? These questions will find answers at the 2026 World Charging Technology and Facility Exhibition.
At the exhibition, leading global companies will showcase charging and swapping solutions that comply with the latest safety standards, including new fire-resistant materials, core components supporting intelligent temperature control and overload protection, system designs meeting group-construction requirements, and digital operation platforms implementing the dual-inspection mechanism.
As safety and intelligence become the defining themes of industry development, the electric bicycle charging and swapping sector is entering a critical turning point from “quantity” to “quality.” The 2026 World Charging Technology and Facility Exhibition serves not only as a platform to gather global solutions but also as a strategic hub guiding the industry’s future—a powerful engine driving industrial progress.