Zhejiang Heavy-Duty Truck Charging Plan Targets 12,000 Points

Zhejiang Plans Large-Scale Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Infrastructure

The Zhejiang heavy-duty truck charging plan has been proposed to support broader adoption of electric heavy-duty trucks across the province through expanded charging and battery-swapping infrastructure. On August 25, the Zhejiang Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Transport released a draft of the Zhejiang Province Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Charging and Battery-Swapping Infrastructure Development Plan (2026–2030) for public comment. The consultation period ran from August 25 through September 3, 2026. The plan establishes infrastructure targets through 2030 and focuses on matching energy-replenishment facilities with the operating patterns and transportation requirements of heavy-duty trucks.

Zhejiang Has About 333,000 Heavy-Duty Trucks

Zhejiang currently has approximately 333,000 heavy-duty trucks, comprising about 243,000 commercial heavy-duty trucks and 90,000 non-commercial heavy-duty trucks. New energy heavy-duty trucks number approximately 17,000, representing about 5.1% of the province's total heavy-duty truck population. Within individual categories, new energy heavy-duty trucks account for approximately 5.2% of commercial heavy-duty trucks and 5% of non-commercial heavy-duty trucks. These figures indicate that electric heavy-duty trucks remain a relatively small portion of Zhejiang's existing fleet, leaving substantial scope for electrification as charging and battery-swapping infrastructure expands across the province.

Charging and Battery-Swapping Network Already Expanding

The infrastructure base in Zhejiang Province includes 270 heavy-duty truck charging and battery-swapping stations that have been registered for grid connection. Their combined connected capacity is approximately 826,000 kVA. Of these facilities, 203 stations have already been commissioned, representing total capacity of approximately 597,000 kVA. Using a standard heavy-duty truck charging point rated at 500 kW, the commissioned infrastructure corresponds to approximately 1,195 standard heavy-duty truck charging points. The existing network provides a foundation for the larger infrastructure rollout envisioned under the draft plan through 2030.

Six Transportation Scenarios Will Guide Infrastructure Deployment

The draft plan will allocate charging and battery-swapping infrastructure according to heavy-duty truck transportation and energy-replenishment requirements. It identifies six key operating scenarios for deployment: expressways, national and provincial highways, ports and terminals, logistics parks, key industries, and construction projects. This approach is intended to account for differences in vehicle use and energy-replenishment patterns across transportation activities. By concentrating infrastructure around locations where heavy-duty trucks operate and require energy, China can align charging and battery-swapping capacity more closely with the practical operating requirements of electric heavy-duty truck fleets.

2030 Target Exceeds 12,000 Standard Charging Points

By 2030, the plan aims to have more than 12,000 standard heavy-duty truck charging points in operation across Zhejiang. The planned network is expected to maintain a standard truck-to-charger ratio of approximately 8:1, while total rated charging capacity is targeted to exceed 6 million kW. Together, these targets represent a substantial expansion from the approximately 1,195 standard heavy-duty truck charging points associated with currently commissioned stations. The planned infrastructure is designed to provide energy-replenishment capability for 100,000 electric heavy-duty trucks, supporting a significantly larger electric fleet than the province currently operates.

Infrastructure Targets Align With Fleet Electrification

The proposed infrastructure scale reflects the gap between Zhejiang's current electric heavy-duty truck population and the number of vehicles the planned network is intended to serve. With approximately 17,000 new energy heavy-duty trucks currently in the province, infrastructure capable of serving 100,000 electric heavy-duty trucks would provide capacity for a much larger operating fleet. The combination of charging and battery-swapping facilities also recognizes that different heavy-duty transportation applications can have different energy-replenishment requirements. Deployment across highways, ports, logistics locations, industrial sites, and construction projects is therefore central to the plan's approach rather than relying on a single infrastructure model.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The proposed plan could strengthen the infrastructure foundation needed for heavy-duty truck electrification in Zhejiang Province, particularly across freight-intensive locations such as ports, logistics parks, highways, industrial operations, and construction projects. Its 2030 targets would require a substantial increase in charging capacity and operating points compared with the commissioned infrastructure currently available, while the planned ability to serve 100,000 electric heavy-duty trucks could support broader fleet adoption. The next phase will depend on implementation following the public-comment process, with infrastructure deployment and grid-connected capacity becoming important factors for operators transitioning more heavy-duty transportation activity to electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Zhejiang heavy-duty truck charging plan target by 2030?
The plan targets more than 12,000 standard heavy-duty truck charging points and over 6 million kW of rated charging capacity by 2030. It also aims for a standard truck-to-charger ratio of approximately 8:1 and infrastructure capable of serving 100,000 electric heavy-duty trucks. The proposed network would cover six major transportation and operating scenarios, including expressways, national and provincial highways, ports and terminals, logistics parks, key industries, and construction projects, providing infrastructure designed around the operating needs of different heavy-duty transportation activities.