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Why 800V matters
With new-car upgrades, 800V high-voltage platforms have become mainstream in the past two years, sharply raising charging compatibility and efficiency. Meanwhile 600 kW liquid-cooled ultra-fast stalls are spreading across highway service areas, creating a 'cars can fast-charge, stalls can adapt' setup that makes 'refuel-like top-up' real.
Over 37,000 high-power stalls
Data show China has over 37,000 high-power charging facilities, with sub-250 kW-plus ultra-fast stalls rolling out fast, bolstering highway top-ups for new EVs. Faster tech plus expanded service areas is slowly erasing long-trip range anxiety.
Yantai's dual network
But ultra-fast is not the only answer. Trunk routes suit ultra-fast; communities and towns need inclusive reliable slow and fast charging together. Dongdian Huichong's Yantai 'city ultra-fast + community inclusive' dual network balances corridor efficiency with doorstep coverage for every scenario.