EV Charging Facilities China Reach 23.057 Million Units in June 2026

China EV Charging Infrastructure Expansion Reaches New Milestone

EV Charging Facilities in China continued their rapid expansion as the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance announced the June 2026 operational status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was compiled from reports submitted by more than 2,000 EVCIPA members and highlights the continued development of charging networks supporting the fast growth of New Energy Vehicles. As of June 2026, domestic EV charging facilities reached 23.057 million units, representing a 43.2% year-over-year increase.

Among the total charging infrastructure base, public and private charging facilities recorded significant growth during the period. Public charging facilities reached 5.009 million units, increasing 22.3% year-over-year, while private charging facilities reached 18.048 million units, growing 50.4% year-over-year. From January to June 2026, China added 2.965 million charging facilities, although the growth rate declined 9.7% year-over-year compared with the previous period.

Charging Infrastructure Growth Closely Follows NEV Expansion

The relationship between New Energy Vehicle sales and charging infrastructure development showed continued alignment during the first half of 2026. Domestic NEV sales from January to June 2026 reached 5.09 million units, while the increase in charging facilities totaled 2.965 million units. The 1.7 to 1 ratio between NEV growth and charging facility expansion indicates that infrastructure development has broadly maintained pace with vehicle adoption and continues supporting wider electric mobility deployment across China.

Regional Distribution of Public Charging Facilities

Public charging infrastructure remained concentrated in major provinces and municipalities across China. A total of 66.2% of public charging facilities were located in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, Shanghai, Fujian, Henan, Anhui, Sichuan, and Hubei. Guangdong led regional deployment with 851,000 public charging units, followed by Zhejiang with 487,000 units and Jiangsu with 439,000 units. Charging electricity consumption was mainly concentrated in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Hebei, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Shandong, Fujian, Henan, and Shaanxi.

In June 2026, nationwide charging electricity consumption reached approximately 10.84 billion kWh, remaining unchanged from the previous month while increasing 61.5% year-over-year. Public buses and passenger vehicles remained the primary users contributing to charging demand. The continued rise in electricity consumption reflects increasing utilization of charging infrastructure as electric vehicle adoption expands across multiple transportation segments.

Battery Swapping Network Continues Expanding

China’s battery swapping ecosystem also recorded steady growth in June 2026. Domestic battery swapping stations reached 6,467 units, representing a 33.2% year-over-year increase. Guangdong ranked first among provinces and cities with 824 battery swapping stations. Among operators, NIO maintained the leading position with 3,987 swapping stations, highlighting the company’s continued focus on battery swapping infrastructure as part of its electric mobility ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many EV charging facilities are operating in China in June 2026?
China had 23.057 million EV charging facilities operating by June 2026, including public and private charging units. The infrastructure network grew 43.2% year-over-year, supporting rapid New Energy Vehicle adoption. Public charging facilities reached 5.009 million units, while private charging facilities accounted for 18.048 million units across the country.