Quick Takeaways
- China EV charging infrastructure NEA data confirms a major milestone in national electrification.
- China’s EV ecosystem continues to scale rapidly, supported by strong vehicle sales and power demand growth.c
On 17 January 2026, China EV charging infrastructure NEA data confirmed that the country’s total number of electric vehicle charging plugs surpassed 20 million by the end of 2025, reflecting the rapid expansion of charging networks aligned with accelerating EV adoption.
According to figures released by the China National Energy Administration, total EV charging plugs reached 20.092 million, marking a 49.7% increase compared with the same period in 2024. The growth was primarily driven by rising electric vehicle sales and expanding charging demand nationwide.
Public Charging Network Expansion Strengthens China EV Charging Infrastructure NEA
Public charging connectors accounted for 4.717 million units by the end of 2025, registering a year-on-year increase of 31.9%. The total rated power capacity of public chargers reached 220 million kW, with average charger power measured at approximately 46.53 kW.
This steady expansion reflects continued investments in accessible charging infrastructure, supporting urban mobility, long-distance travel, and higher EV utilization across key regions in China.
Private Chargers Dominate Growth in China EV Charging Infrastructure NEA
Private charging plugs remained the largest contributor to overall expansion. By the end of 2025, private chargers totaled 15.375 million units, representing a sharp 56.2% year-on-year increase.
The electricity capacity of private charging infrastructure reached 134 million kVA, highlighting strong residential and fleet-level adoption as EV ownership continues to rise among consumers and businesses.
Rising Power Demand Driven by EVs and Data Centers
Driven by the rapid growth of electric vehicles and artificial intelligence data centers, China’s total electricity consumption surpassed 10 trillion kWh for the first time in 2025. According to NEA data released on January 17, national power consumption increased by 5.0% year-on-year.
The new energy vehicle manufacturing sector recorded electricity consumption growth exceeding 20% in 2025, underscoring the energy-intensive scale-up of EV production and related supply chains.
Vehicle Sales Momentum Reinforces Infrastructure Growth
Throughout 2025, China’s total vehicle sales reached 34.4 million units, representing a 9.4% year-on-year increase, based on data released earlier this month by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
This performance secured China’s position as the world’s largest automotive market for the 17th consecutive year, reinforcing the need for continued expansion of EV charging infrastructure to support long-term electrification goals.
According to figures released by the China National Energy Administration, total EV charging plugs reached 20.092 million, marking a 49.7% increase compared with the same period in 2024. The growth was primarily driven by rising electric vehicle sales and expanding charging demand nationwide.
Public Charging Network Expansion Strengthens China EV Charging Infrastructure NEA
Public charging connectors accounted for 4.717 million units by the end of 2025, registering a year-on-year increase of 31.9%. The total rated power capacity of public chargers reached 220 million kW, with average charger power measured at approximately 46.53 kW.
This steady expansion reflects continued investments in accessible charging infrastructure, supporting urban mobility, long-distance travel, and higher EV utilization across key regions in China.
Private Chargers Dominate Growth in China EV Charging Infrastructure NEA
Private charging plugs remained the largest contributor to overall expansion. By the end of 2025, private chargers totaled 15.375 million units, representing a sharp 56.2% year-on-year increase.
The electricity capacity of private charging infrastructure reached 134 million kVA, highlighting strong residential and fleet-level adoption as EV ownership continues to rise among consumers and businesses.
Rising Power Demand Driven by EVs and Data Centers
Driven by the rapid growth of electric vehicles and artificial intelligence data centers, China’s total electricity consumption surpassed 10 trillion kWh for the first time in 2025. According to NEA data released on January 17, national power consumption increased by 5.0% year-on-year.
The new energy vehicle manufacturing sector recorded electricity consumption growth exceeding 20% in 2025, underscoring the energy-intensive scale-up of EV production and related supply chains.
Vehicle Sales Momentum Reinforces Infrastructure Growth
Throughout 2025, China’s total vehicle sales reached 34.4 million units, representing a 9.4% year-on-year increase, based on data released earlier this month by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
This performance secured China’s position as the world’s largest automotive market for the 17th consecutive year, reinforcing the need for continued expansion of EV charging infrastructure to support long-term electrification goals.
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