Fifteenth Five Year Plan Anchors 40 Million Chargers As Energy Hubs

A core role in the power system

The fifteenth five year plan opening year puts charging infrastructure at the heart of the new power system. In September 2026 nine ministries issued the intelligent connected new energy vehicle plan, and in June 2026 NDRC and NEA set the 2030 goal of 40 million charging units with virtual power plant flexibility above 50 GW.

Penetration crosses the halfway mark

From January to August 2026, China sold 10.65 million new energy vehicles, a 52.4% penetration rate, while charging points reached 23.683 million by July, up 41.9%. Once the user base passes half, charging experience directly shapes brand and city reputation, raising the bar for local service quality.

Local implications for Yantai

For a city with clear seasonal load swings, orderly community charging becomes a dispatchable grid asset. Dongshang New Energy and Dongdian Huichong are advancing orderly charging in Yantai, quietly upgrading neighborhood infrastructure into green assets while opening new value for property managers and residents alike.