Charging Network Shifts From Scale To Quality As Mandatory Standards Arrive

From quantity to quality

The question surrounding charging is no longer only whether enough sockets exist, but whether they are dependable. By the end of August 2026, China operated 24.223 million charging points, a 39.6% increase over the previous year. Public points reached 5.16 million, growing 19.5% with an average gun power near 50.69 kW, while private points hit 19.063 million, up 46.3%, with declared capacity of 163 million kVA.

The 28 million target and its logic

The three-year action plan fixes 2027's goal at 28 million charging points, more than 300 GW of public capacity, and service for over 80 million electric vehicles. Future additions must be stronger rather than merely more numerous, which rewards operators who can run orderly, well maintained slow charging networks instead of rushing low grade installs.

Mandatory standards screen weak players

Two compulsory national standards, GB 38031-2025 and GB 18384-2025, took effect on July 1 2026 with hard testing for fast charge batteries, working alongside 3C certification. Existing stock still needs regular inspection, which is where long term local operators such as Dongshang New Energy and Dongdian Huichong add value through routine patrols across Yantai's districts.