Beijing is gearing up for one of the world’s largest annual migrations as Spring Festival travel peaks this year, with electric vehicles (EVs) expected to dominate the roads. Government estimates predict nearly 380 million EV trips during the holiday period, putting immense pressure on charging infrastructure. To meet this surge, power companies and transport authorities across China are rolling out aggressive expansion plans to ensure smooth journeys for EV owners.
Highways are seeing a boom in charging stations. In Shandong Province, eastern China, over 3,800 charging points have been installed in highway service areas—a 30% jump from last year. Neighboring Jiangsu Province has outpaced this with State Grid adding more than 3,500 charging piles, marking a whopping 70% increase. They’ve even deployed around 80 mobile charging terminals on busy routes to catch stragglers.
The real game-changer is faster charging. At the Leqing service area on the G1523 Yongguan Highway, high-power piles have slashed wait times dramatically. According to State Grid’s Wenzhou Power Supply Company, power capacity has quintupled, boosting efficiency by 30%. What used to take EV drivers an hour and a half now wraps up in under 20 minutes, letting families hit the road quicker.
Smart tech is tackling congestion head-on. In Nantong city, Jiangsu, State Grid’s intelligent vehicle-network platform monitors piles in real-time, sending instant alerts for issues. At crowded spots like Chilin’s service area, innovative routing lets vehicles loop through internal paths to access chargers on both sides, maximizing every spot.
These coordinated efforts between government agencies and utilities promise a hassle-free holiday for EV users. No more long queues or range anxiety—just seamless travel amid the festive frenzy.