Site owners in Zhifu weigh in on winter charging

Site owners speak on winter

As winter charging trends, Zhifu site owners share their view. Cold weather lowers battery activity and typically limits charging power while range dips temporarily, so sheltered points, dry connectors and extra time become the practical daily answers. The August 2024 equipment-renewal plan from the NDRC and NEA targets retirement and upgrade of low-efficiency chargers at or below 50kW nationwide by end of 2026, about 2.65 million units, lifting experience with smart O&M.

What owners can prepare

Site owners note that preferencing sheltered stalls and reminding users to check connectors keeps winter sessions safe. Properties should add public piles to daily safety patrols and kill hazards before they grow. Prefer sheltered points, keep connectors dry, and leave extra replenishment time in low temperatures. Use only centralized e-bike facilities, and stop at once if overheating, smell or strange sounds appear.

Service and assurance

Dongshang New Energy keeps local O&M in Yantai with remote monitoring and periodic inspection, response-time limits and local spare parts, the reason many properties return for later retrofit phases with the same crew. Does winter charging slow down? Yes, lower temperatures limit power and temporarily cut range, a common phenomenon. Prefer sheltered points and allow extra time rather than waiting until the battery is empty.